Set-Aside Some Time: An MSPN Podcast: Recent Episodes
The National Medicare Secondary Payer Network
Set Aside Some Time podcast is a creation of The National Medicare Secondary Payer Network (MSPN), the leading source for education on MSP compliance. This podcast series will provide the most up-to-date and accurate information to anyone directly or tangentially involved in MSP matters. Interviews feature leading experts in MSP compliance and in fields touched by MSP matters.
Join host Rasa Fumagalli JD, MSCC, CMSP-F in the latest MSPN podcast as she discusses “ Allocator Tricks of the Trade” with Julie Garrison JD, MSCC, CMSP-F and Brendon DeSouza JD, CMSP. Hear how these experts handle CMS submission challenges.
Join our host Bridget Smith with special guests Beth Hostetler and Frank Fairchok as we review updates on the Unsolicited Response File, a Wishlist for expanding ORM Termination and how to get ready for potential Civil Monetary Penalties.
The PAID Act went into effect in December 2021. Bridget Smith and Jennifer Shymanski join host Rasa Fumagalli to discuss the impact of the implementation and offer some best practices.
In this episode of Set Aside Some Time, we dive into the world of settlement consulting with leadership from the industry’s newest trade association, the American Association of Settlement Consultants (AASC). We are joined by Joanna Wynes, AASC President-elect, and Jennifer Wieroniey, AASC Executive Director. Discover how AASC was founded to give a voice to settlement consultants in Washington, D.C., and foster a collaborative community. Learn about their recent efforts, including securing a Congressional request for a government-funded study on settlement dissipation rates, advocating for important legislation for sexual abuse settlements, and the latest developments in attorney fee structures. Join us for insightful discussions and learn why it’s critical that members of AASC and MSPN work together on settlement issues.
Tune in to this month's episode to hear Rachel Maldonado of Gordon & Rees chat with Jason Lazarus of Synergy Settlement Services and Will Lindahl of Community & Professional Training (CPT) Institute about how to handle clients on Medicare and Medicaid.
Please join Christi Allison, Brian Cowan, Mark Heberling, Rachel Maldonado, Dena Ramsey, and Jennifer Shymanski for highlights of the 22 annual conference sessions. Yes - 22 sessions in one hour! So, whether you were able to attend virtually, in person, or had to miss this year, this podcast will impart the royal flush of the conference. Guests will provide their top 3 take-a-ways from each session, and listeners will walk away with key highlights to immediately implement into their practices.
Join host Bridget Smith of IMPAXX as she chats with Conference Planning Committee Co-Chairs Michelle Allan and Amy Bilton about what you can expect at MSPN's 2022 Annual Educational Conference on September 21-23, 2022, in Baltimore, Maryland.
Tune in to this month's episode to hear Annie Davidson of ExamWorks Compliance Solutions sit down with Patrick Czuprynski of IMPAXX and William Delaney of Nyhan Bambrick Kinzie & Lowry to discuss helpful citations for conditional payment appeals.
Curious about how to counsel clients relative to PAID Act? Join Rasa Fumagalli of Synergy Settlement Solutions and Michelle Allan of Allan Koba Compliance Solutions as they chat with Impaxx's Bridget Smith about best practices.
The Section 111 landscape is rapidly changing, and we are facing many new developments. Join host Timothy Mercer of Nyhan, Bambrick, Kinzie & Lowry, with Ciara Koba of Allan Koba Compliance Solutions and Amber Worman of MMIA as they discuss changes that have been implemented, items in the pipeline, and future wish list items.
The National MSP Network’s board member Annie M. Davidson hosts Marty Cassavoy from ExamWorks Compliance Solutions and John Kane from Ametros as they break down the original Section 4.3 of the WCMSA Reference Guide and what transpired at / after the most recent CMS Town Hall. You don't want to miss this!
There is more than one way to allocate for post settlement injury related care. Rasa Fumagalli and Bridget Smith join host Jennifer Shymanski to discuss the various considerations that impact future treatment projections in an allocation.
Join host and Board Treasurer Amber Worman for an introduction of the 2022 MSPN Executive Committee members, Steven Miller, President, Michelle Allan, Secretary, and Dan Anders, Immediate Past President to review objectives for the exciting year ahead.
Host Bridget Smith talks with Greg Gitter, President of Legacy Claims, about the challenges of working with some MSAs that present unique problems, and offers strategies to process.
Individuals that are receiving Social Security Disability benefits become eligible for Medicare benefits after a waiting period of 24 months from the initiation of SSD benefit payments. There is also an additional five month delay before the Medicare coverage kicks in. Join Ann Sandstrom and Annemarie Pantazis as they discuss the Social Security Disability application process and special settlement considerations with host Rasa Fumagalli.
Join host Bridget Smith and Podcast guest, Annie Davidson, as they discuss the Medicare Advocacy Recovery Coalition (MARC); MSP Network’s membership in MARC; and the critical Medicare compliance issues MARC will be addressing with CMS in 2022.
Join our host Amber Worman, as she chats with Dan Anders, 2021 MSPN President and John Kane, 2021 MSPN Treasurer, looking back over MSPN’s successes of 2021.
Join Podcast hosts Jennifer Shymanski, Rasa Fumgalli and Bridget Smith as they wrap up the year with an assortment of unique MSP compliance issues and scenarios.
MSP is ever-changing and faces new challenges and new developments over time. Join host Marina Cobb of Brady, Connolly & Masuda, P.C., with Ciara Koba of Allan Koba Compliance Solutions and Amber Worman of MMIA, as they discuss the top items on their wishlists to better the MSP practice.
Part D drugs are often cost drivers in Medicare Set-Asides. And, opioids are among the most prescribed of those large cost drivers. Defense attorney Julie Garrison joins host Jennifer Shymanski to discuss opioids in MSAs with MSPN Vice President and PharmD Steve Miller.
Ever wonder how the MSPN stays on top of the latest trends in the MSA industry, and how it assimilates the volume of information in order to help its members? Join host Ann Sandstrom and her guest, Sandra Mackler as they discuss these topics and learn more!
Join host Bridget Smith and her guests, Kate Lewis, Steve Shaw and Jeremy Farquhar, as they discuss the impact ICD coding has on all areas of Medicare compliance; the challenges of correct coding; and best practices and tips for primary payers, claimant’s/plaintiff’s and their counsel.
MSPN President Dan Anders speaks with Eric Vaughn, Executive Director, and Michael Goodman, President, of the National Structured Settlements Trade Association (NSSTA), to discuss the missions and objectives of our respective groups and how our commonalities can be the foundation for a working partnership. Hosted by Jennifer Shymanski, this episode forecasts how the two organizations plan to collaborate and how both MSPN and NSSTA members can become involved in this alliance.
Medicare Secondary Payer (MSP) compliance services are offered by a variety of professionals that may include attorneys, settlement consultants and nurse case managers. Amy Bilton, Annie Davidson and Christine Melancon join host Rasa Fumagalli to discuss some of the similarities and differences in the way that various MSP professionals may assess cases.
This week, Amber Worman sets aside some time with Dan Anders, MSPN Board President, about the many benefits of joining the MSP Network. MSPN Board Members Amy Bilton and Michelle Allan share exciting news about the upcoming MSPN Annual Conference September 29th & 30th, 2021.
Guests: Michelle Allan, JD, MSPN Board Member & Principal, Allan Koba Compliance Solutions ; Dan Anders, Esq., MSCC. MSPN Board President & Chief Compliance Officer for Tower MSA Partners; Amy Bilton, Esq., MSCC, CMSP-F. MSPN Board Member/Past President & Shareholder of Nyhan, Bambrick, Kinzie & Lowry
Join Heather Schwartz Sanderson and David Farber, with host Bridget Smith, for an in-depth analysis of the practical application of the PAID Act and the impact it could have on primary payers and claimants/plaintiffs going forward.
Host: Jennifer M Shymanski, JD, CMSP-F, Vice President of Implementation & Strategy, NuQuest
Guests: Jason Lazarus, JD, LLM, CSSC, MSCC, CEO, Synergy Settlement Services and Jeff Livingston, CSSC, CPCU, CMSS, Structured Settlement Consultant, Arcadia Settlements Group
Host: Rasa Fumagalli JD, MSCC, CMSP-F, Director of MSP Compliance, Synergy Settlement Services
Guests: Steven Shaw, JD, CMSP, Shaw Legal Solutions and Robert L Sagrillo, President, NuQuest
Host: Sandi Walthall, AIC, DVP of Claims
Guests: Patrick Czuprynski, JD, MSCC, CMSP Director of Lien Resolution and Michael Bergonzi, JD Shareholder at Dickey, McCamey & Chilcote, P.C.
Host: Amber Worman, Senior WC Examiner, MMIA
Guest: Ciara Koba, Principal, Allan Koba Compliance Solutions
The National Medicare Secondary Payer Network (MSPN) President, Daniel Anders, launches our new podcast with a preview of what to expect.