Set-Aside Some Time: An MSPN Podcast Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/set-aside-some-time-an-mspn-podcast 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. (c) 2021 MSPN ca30fae5-5e31-50de-a67c-51bc873f82b8 yes Welcome to the MSPN Podcast: Set-Aside Some Time en Thu, 19 Feb 2026 11:37:07 -0600 Thu, 19 Feb 2026 11:38:09 -0600 http://mspnetwork.fm https://img.transistorcdn.com/wCqF-3qjwRpb9qAbt15WoIL0aaVzXrfzs5YxFLrXYoA/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzIxNTI5LzE2MjMy/MDMzMzQtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.jpg Set-Aside Some Time: An MSPN Podcast http://mspnetwork.fm episodic 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. Set Aside Some Time podcast is a creation of The National Medicare Secondary Payer Network (MSPN), the leading source for education on MSP compliance. MSP, Medicare Set-Aside The National Medicare Secondary Payer Network No No MSP: A Year in Review and a Look Ahead 50 50 MSP: A Year in Review and a Look Ahead full 89045264-27da-4d45-8fb3-ab28aeaefb82 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d3daba0e Join our panelists to look back on 2025 to recap some of the notable updates and changes in Medicare Secondary Payer (MSP) compliance.  Panelists will also look ahead to what this new year may hold for the industry.

]]> Join our panelists to look back on 2025 to recap some of the notable updates and changes in Medicare Secondary Payer (MSP) compliance.  Panelists will also look ahead to what this new year may hold for the industry.

]]> Thu, 19 Feb 2026 11:37:04 -0600 The National Medicare Secondary Payer Network The National Medicare Secondary Payer Network 1610 Join our panelists to look back on 2025 to recap some of the notable updates and changes in Medicare Secondary Payer (MSP) compliance.  Panelists will also look ahead to what this new year may hold for the industry.

]]> MSP, Medicare Set-Aside No There's No Place Like MSPN: Looking Behind the Curtain the 2025 Annual Conference 49 49 There's No Place Like MSPN: Looking Behind the Curtain the 2025 Annual Conference full fc4d74d2-88f4-4f6b-b697-192c8a64a48c https://share.transistor.fm/s/9325ad71 Join host Bridget Smith as she chats with MSPN Conference Co-Chairs Michelle Allan and Amy Bilton about what to expect from this year's conference in the Land of Oz!

]]> Join host Bridget Smith as she chats with MSPN Conference Co-Chairs Michelle Allan and Amy Bilton about what to expect from this year's conference in the Land of Oz!

]]> Mon, 15 Sep 2025 15:44:18 -0500 The National Medicare Secondary Payer Network The National Medicare Secondary Payer Network 888 Join host Bridget Smith as she chats with MSPN Conference Co-Chairs Michelle Allan and Amy Bilton about what to expect from this year's conference in the Land of Oz!

]]> MSP, Medicare Set-Aside No Understanding WCMSAs and TPOC Reporting 48 48 Understanding WCMSAs and TPOC Reporting full d6e54c89-42ac-4c26-85da-bd5634582a15 https://share.transistor.fm/s/9f2e5cab Join Amy Bilton, Esq. (Nyhan, Bambrick, Kinzie and Lowry), Suzanne Jordan (Broadspire) and our host, Bridget Smith (IMPAXX) for an informative conversation on the new WCMSA Section 111 TPOC reporting requirements. As of April 4, 2025, CMS requires the reporting of Workers’ Compensation Medicare Set-Aside information when reporting Total Payment Obligation to Claimant (TPOC). We will review the history of how these requirements came to be; what the reporting requirement are; unanswered questions and reporting issues; and what you can do to meet these requirements going forward.

]]> Join Amy Bilton, Esq. (Nyhan, Bambrick, Kinzie and Lowry), Suzanne Jordan (Broadspire) and our host, Bridget Smith (IMPAXX) for an informative conversation on the new WCMSA Section 111 TPOC reporting requirements. As of April 4, 2025, CMS requires the reporting of Workers’ Compensation Medicare Set-Aside information when reporting Total Payment Obligation to Claimant (TPOC). We will review the history of how these requirements came to be; what the reporting requirement are; unanswered questions and reporting issues; and what you can do to meet these requirements going forward.

]]> Wed, 28 May 2025 09:30:57 -0500 The National Medicare Secondary Payer Network The National Medicare Secondary Payer Network 2189 Join Amy Bilton, Esq. (Nyhan, Bambrick, Kinzie and Lowry), Suzanne Jordan (Broadspire) and our host, Bridget Smith (IMPAXX) for an informative conversation on the new WCMSA Section 111 TPOC reporting requirements. As of April 4, 2025, CMS requires the reporting of Workers’ Compensation Medicare Set-Aside information when reporting Total Payment Obligation to Claimant (TPOC). We will review the history of how these requirements came to be; what the reporting requirement are; unanswered questions and reporting issues; and what you can do to meet these requirements going forward.

]]> MSP, Medicare Set-Aside No Ch-Ch-Changes! 47 47 Ch-Ch-Changes! full 4606a1f5-188e-40b7-9aec-94d91cf54d1c https://share.transistor.fm/s/d2ef2ccd 2024 was a year of change in the MSP landscape. Much of the change enacted in 2024 is now coming into play in 2025. Join host Tim Mercer of Nyhan, Bambrick, Kinzie and Lowry as he discusses the impact these changes could have on our workflow in 2025 and beyond with Barrye Miyagi of Taylor Porter and Brendon De Souza of Sanderson Firm.

]]> 2024 was a year of change in the MSP landscape. Much of the change enacted in 2024 is now coming into play in 2025. Join host Tim Mercer of Nyhan, Bambrick, Kinzie and Lowry as he discusses the impact these changes could have on our workflow in 2025 and beyond with Barrye Miyagi of Taylor Porter and Brendon De Souza of Sanderson Firm.

]]> Tue, 28 Jan 2025 16:30:17 -0600 The National Medicare Secondary Payer Network The National Medicare Secondary Payer Network 2002 2024 was a year of change in the MSP landscape. Much of the change enacted in 2024 is now coming into play in 2025. Join host Tim Mercer of Nyhan, Bambrick, Kinzie and Lowry as he discusses the impact these changes could have on our workflow in 2025 and beyond with Barrye Miyagi of Taylor Porter and Brendon De Souza of Sanderson Firm.

]]> MSP, Medicare Set-Aside No Revisiting Liability and the MSP 46 46 Revisiting Liability and the MSP full 4d473334-b9c1-4df6-957b-fc700b06bec8 https://share.transistor.fm/s/5233c2d7 Aaron Winnell, Jason Creel and Steve Shaw join host Jennifer Shymanski to discuss the current state of Medicare Secondary Compliance on liability cases. The group examines some recent comments from CMS on liability future allocations, discusses the conditional payment process on liability matters and offers insight into how their clients are working through MSP issues.

]]> Aaron Winnell, Jason Creel and Steve Shaw join host Jennifer Shymanski to discuss the current state of Medicare Secondary Compliance on liability cases. The group examines some recent comments from CMS on liability future allocations, discusses the conditional payment process on liability matters and offers insight into how their clients are working through MSP issues.

]]> Mon, 16 Dec 2024 13:10:36 -0600 The National Medicare Secondary Payer Network The National Medicare Secondary Payer Network 1939 Aaron Winnell, Jason Creel and Steve Shaw join host Jennifer Shymanski to discuss the current state of Medicare Secondary Compliance on liability cases. The group examines some recent comments from CMS on liability future allocations, discusses the conditional payment process on liability matters and offers insight into how their clients are working through MSP issues.

]]> MSP, Medicare Set-Aside No Episode 45: 2024 Annual Conference Highlights 45 45 Episode 45: 2024 Annual Conference Highlights full 7ba88e7f-9c15-4879-bfdc-c67eaf5426d5 https://share.transistor.fm/s/9f2f88ed Join Tim Mercer as he discusses the 2024 Annual Conference highlights with Amy Bilton, Vice President, Nyhan Bambrick Kinzie Lowry, and MSPN Past President Conference Committee Co-Chair, and Amber Worman, MSP Optimization Manager, Walmart Claims Services, and MSPN Treasurer.  They will review some of the biggest take-aways, benefits of attending either in person or virtually, and a sneak peak at some topics for 2025!

]]> Join Tim Mercer as he discusses the 2024 Annual Conference highlights with Amy Bilton, Vice President, Nyhan Bambrick Kinzie Lowry, and MSPN Past President Conference Committee Co-Chair, and Amber Worman, MSP Optimization Manager, Walmart Claims Services, and MSPN Treasurer.  They will review some of the biggest take-aways, benefits of attending either in person or virtually, and a sneak peak at some topics for 2025!

]]> Tue, 19 Nov 2024 18:16:09 -0600 The National Medicare Secondary Payer Network The National Medicare Secondary Payer Network 1921 Join Tim Mercer as he discusses the 2024 Annual Conference highlights with Amy Bilton, Vice President, Nyhan Bambrick Kinzie Lowry, and MSPN Past President Conference Committee Co-Chair, and Amber Worman, MSP Optimization Manager, Walmart Claims Services, and MSPN Treasurer.  They will review some of the biggest take-aways, benefits of attending either in person or virtually, and a sneak peak at some topics for 2025!

]]> MSP, Medicare Set-Aside No Episode 44: Preview of 2024 Annual Educational Conference 44 44 Episode 44: Preview of 2024 Annual Educational Conference full ced2ecbc-a41d-40b6-8118-76e9914d26e6 https://share.transistor.fm/s/51acd0eb 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 2024 Annual Educational Conference on September 25-27, 2024, in Baltimore, Maryland.

]]> 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 2024 Annual Educational Conference on September 25-27, 2024, in Baltimore, Maryland.

]]> Fri, 30 Aug 2024 08:41:17 -0500 The National Medicare Secondary Payer Network The National Medicare Secondary Payer Network 1055 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 2024 Annual Educational Conference on September 25-27, 2024, in Baltimore, Maryland.

]]> MSP, Medicare Set-Aside No Episode 43: Part 1 of 2: The Interplay of State-Specific Laws & Medicare Set-Asides 43 43 Episode 43: Part 1 of 2: The Interplay of State-Specific Laws & Medicare Set-Asides full 4e71b789-00cc-4cba-9b25-30ebe0e22530 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1bdd5a0c Host: Annie Davidson, Vice President of Client Success, Examworks Compliance Solutions
Guest: Sid Wong, Vice President of Policy, Verisk
This episode continues to build on the fact pattern introduced at the outset of this year’s podcast series. Join host Annie Davidson and guest Sid Wong as they address some key state law provisions around the country and their impact on how parties can use them when settling cases using Medicare Set-Asides.

]]> Host: Annie Davidson, Vice President of Client Success, Examworks Compliance Solutions
Guest: Sid Wong, Vice President of Policy, Verisk
This episode continues to build on the fact pattern introduced at the outset of this year’s podcast series. Join host Annie Davidson and guest Sid Wong as they address some key state law provisions around the country and their impact on how parties can use them when settling cases using Medicare Set-Asides.

]]> Tue, 23 Apr 2024 14:50:23 -0500 The National Medicare Secondary Payer Network The National Medicare Secondary Payer Network 1562 Host: Annie Davidson, Vice President of Client Success, Examworks Compliance Solutions
Guest: Sid Wong, Vice President of Policy, Verisk
This episode continues to build on the fact pattern introduced at the outset of this year’s podcast series. Join host Annie Davidson and guest Sid Wong as they address some key state law provisions around the country and their impact on how parties can use them when settling cases using Medicare Set-Asides.

]]> MSP, Medicare Set-Aside No Ep. 42 Is it really connected? 42 42 Ep. 42 Is it really connected? full a10f98c5-69c0-4754-9cda-ab120c72de1f https://share.transistor.fm/s/01ca1e71 Join host Rasa Fumagalli, Bridget Smith and Annie Davidson as they address the Medicare Set-Aside issues that come up in cases involving pre-existing conditions. The discussion also focuses on the best ways to address the various causation issues in the MSP case study.

]]> Join host Rasa Fumagalli, Bridget Smith and Annie Davidson as they address the Medicare Set-Aside issues that come up in cases involving pre-existing conditions. The discussion also focuses on the best ways to address the various causation issues in the MSP case study.

]]> Thu, 21 Mar 2024 11:17:35 -0500 The National Medicare Secondary Payer Network The National Medicare Secondary Payer Network 1816 Join host Rasa Fumagalli, Bridget Smith and Annie Davidson as they address the Medicare Set-Aside issues that come up in cases involving pre-existing conditions. The discussion also focuses on the best ways to address the various causation issues in the MSP case study.

]]> MSP, Medicare Set-Aside No Ep. 41 Civil Money Penalties are Here! 41 41 Ep. 41 Civil Money Penalties are Here! full 67189b2f-a161-426b-9000-94677d1f5926 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1800ed2f MSPN Podcast Committee Co-Chair Jennifer Shymanski is joined by Suzanne Jordan, Compliance Manager for Broadspire.  Suzanne and Jennifer discuss the upcoming Civil Money Penalties for Section 111 Mandatory Insurer Reporting, and recap the recent January 2024 CMS Townhall updates regarding the penalties.

]]> MSPN Podcast Committee Co-Chair Jennifer Shymanski is joined by Suzanne Jordan, Compliance Manager for Broadspire.  Suzanne and Jennifer discuss the upcoming Civil Money Penalties for Section 111 Mandatory Insurer Reporting, and recap the recent January 2024 CMS Townhall updates regarding the penalties.

]]> Tue, 20 Feb 2024 09:13:26 -0600 The National Medicare Secondary Payer Network The National Medicare Secondary Payer Network 1586 MSPN Podcast Committee Co-Chair Jennifer Shymanski is joined by Suzanne Jordan, Compliance Manager for Broadspire.  Suzanne and Jennifer discuss the upcoming Civil Money Penalties for Section 111 Mandatory Insurer Reporting, and recap the recent January 2024 CMS Townhall updates regarding the penalties.

]]> MSP, Medicare Set-Aside No Ep. 40 Kicking off 2024 with an MSP Case Study 40 40 Ep. 40 Kicking off 2024 with an MSP Case Study full 8571309f-22e1-4fa4-99b3-9468f1349e7e https://share.transistor.fm/s/1da484ab MSPN Podcast Committee Co-Chairs Bridget Smith and Jennifer Shymanski are joined by Julie Garrison, Partner at Nyhan, Bambrick, Kinzie and Lowry to kick off 2024.  Bridget, Julie and Jennifer begin our year-long discussion of MSP topics through the lens of a case study.  They introduce the fact pattern and begin with a conversation on MSP issue identification and appropriate time and type of referrals.

]]> MSPN Podcast Committee Co-Chairs Bridget Smith and Jennifer Shymanski are joined by Julie Garrison, Partner at Nyhan, Bambrick, Kinzie and Lowry to kick off 2024.  Bridget, Julie and Jennifer begin our year-long discussion of MSP topics through the lens of a case study.  They introduce the fact pattern and begin with a conversation on MSP issue identification and appropriate time and type of referrals.

]]> Tue, 23 Jan 2024 11:51:11 -0600 The National Medicare Secondary Payer Network The National Medicare Secondary Payer Network 1317 MSPN Podcast Committee Co-Chairs Bridget Smith and Jennifer Shymanski are joined by Julie Garrison, Partner at Nyhan, Bambrick, Kinzie and Lowry to kick off 2024.  Bridget, Julie and Jennifer begin our year-long discussion of MSP topics through the lens of a case study.  They introduce the fact pattern and begin with a conversation on MSP issue identification and appropriate time and type of referrals.

]]> MSP, Medicare Set-Aside No Ep. 39 Showtime in Review 39 39 Ep. 39 Showtime in Review full ecf8a899-ab92-4cb5-8747-e9b144a19fa1 https://share.transistor.fm/s/7495e7d6 Join us for MSPN’s December podcast featuring Jodi Taylor and Tim Mercer, with host Rasa Fumagalli, as they share their experiences at the MSNPN Annual Educational Conference. Was it worth the two day time investment?

]]> Join us for MSPN’s December podcast featuring Jodi Taylor and Tim Mercer, with host Rasa Fumagalli, as they share their experiences at the MSNPN Annual Educational Conference. Was it worth the two day time investment?

]]> Tue, 12 Dec 2023 07:10:00 -0600 The National Medicare Secondary Payer Network The National Medicare Secondary Payer Network 928 Join us for MSPN’s December podcast featuring Jodi Taylor and Tim Mercer, with host Rasa Fumagalli, as they share their experiences at the MSNPN Annual Educational Conference. Was it worth the two day time investment?

]]> MSP, Medicare Set-Aside, MSPN, Conference No Ep. 38 It's Almost Showtime! 38 38 Ep. 38 It's Almost Showtime! full 1498b34a-64c4-4765-9c1a-48f7aa1916ac https://share.transistor.fm/s/097a914c Join host Jennifer Shymanski and guests Michelle Allan and Amy Bilton of the Annual Conference Committee for some behind-the-scenes sneak peeks, what to expect next week, and more! 

]]> Join host Jennifer Shymanski and guests Michelle Allan and Amy Bilton of the Annual Conference Committee for some behind-the-scenes sneak peeks, what to expect next week, and more! 

]]> Fri, 03 Nov 2023 08:00:00 -0500 The National Medicare Secondary Payer Network The National Medicare Secondary Payer Network 631 Join host Jennifer Shymanski and guests Michelle Allan and Amy Bilton of the Annual Conference Committee for some behind-the-scenes sneak peeks, what to expect next week, and more! 

]]> MSP, Medicare Set-Aside No Ep. 37 MSP Update 37 37 Ep. 37 MSP Update full 645f824b-aaa6-4510-b6e3-019cc2ef367b https://share.transistor.fm/s/4741b2ee Join host Bridget Smith with her guests Michelle Allan and Ciara Koba as they discuss some highlights and happenings in the MP industry.  From the new notice on Section 111 Civil Monetary Penalties to National Compensation Conference happenings and what to look forward to in November, this fall pod has some pumpkin and spice for everyone.  

]]> Join host Bridget Smith with her guests Michelle Allan and Ciara Koba as they discuss some highlights and happenings in the MP industry.  From the new notice on Section 111 Civil Monetary Penalties to National Compensation Conference happenings and what to look forward to in November, this fall pod has some pumpkin and spice for everyone.  

]]> Tue, 10 Oct 2023 07:00:00 -0500 The National Medicare Secondary Payer Network The National Medicare Secondary Payer Network 1054 Join host Bridget Smith with her guests Michelle Allan and Ciara Koba as they discuss some highlights and happenings in the MP industry.  From the new notice on Section 111 Civil Monetary Penalties to National Compensation Conference happenings and what to look forward to in November, this fall pod has some pumpkin and spice for everyone.  

]]> MSP, Medicare Set-Aside No Ep. 36 Allocator Tricks of the Trade 36 36 Ep. 36 Allocator Tricks of the Trade full 1c7eb314-52f7-4efb-8037-4de28b8650a5 https://share.transistor.fm/s/7e92db1e 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 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. 

]]> Tue, 12 Sep 2023 07:00:00 -0500 The National Medicare Secondary Payer Network The National Medicare Secondary Payer Network 1494 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. 

]]> MSP, Medicare Set-Aside No Ep. 35 Everything ORM 35 35 Ep. 35 Everything ORM full 1efca2b6-1b82-4b84-bd92-81bf3d869b4f https://share.transistor.fm/s/774cef65 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.    

]]> 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.    

]]> Tue, 08 Aug 2023 12:20:22 -0500 The National Medicare Secondary Payer Network The National Medicare Secondary Payer Network 1918 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.    

]]> MSP, Medicare Set-Aside No Ep. 34 Living with the PAID Act 34 34 Ep. 34 Living with the PAID Act full fd913711-b8a2-467b-9ed6-aea4ee9c6c32 https://share.transistor.fm/s/9a1c4815 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. 

]]> 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. 

]]> Mon, 17 Jul 2023 07:00:00 -0500 The National Medicare Secondary Payer Network The National Medicare Secondary Payer Network 1360 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. 

]]> MSP, Medicare Set-Aside, PAID Act, MSPN No Ep 33. Settlement Talk: Insights from AASC 33 33 Ep 33. Settlement Talk: Insights from AASC full 39ef851b-92da-4252-859c-2f5585b974ba https://share.transistor.fm/s/214eae5b 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. 

]]> 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. 

]]> Tue, 13 Jun 2023 07:00:00 -0500 The National Medicare Secondary Payer Network The National Medicare Secondary Payer Network 1688 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. 

]]> MSP, Medicare Set-Aside, Medicare Secondary Payer, AASC No Diving Deep Into Liability MSP Issues 32 32 Diving Deep Into Liability MSP Issues full 1f5260ec-494c-4fd1-8722-8c73663286c1 https://share.transistor.fm/s/dac7097b Join Jennifer Shymanski, Barrye Miyagi and Rasa Fumagalli for this month’s podcast that takes a deep dive into some of the MSP compliance issues faced in two specific case studies. Our experienced panelists address best practices for a seamless settlement. 

]]> Join Jennifer Shymanski, Barrye Miyagi and Rasa Fumagalli for this month’s podcast that takes a deep dive into some of the MSP compliance issues faced in two specific case studies. Our experienced panelists address best practices for a seamless settlement. 

]]> Fri, 12 May 2023 07:00:00 -0500 The National Medicare Secondary Payer Network The National Medicare Secondary Payer Network 2187 Join Jennifer Shymanski, Barrye Miyagi and Rasa Fumagalli for this month’s podcast that takes a deep dive into some of the MSP compliance issues faced in two specific case studies. Our experienced panelists address best practices for a seamless settlement. 

]]> Liability, MSP, Medicare Set-Aside, Medicare Secondary Payer No Section 111: Get the Scoop on the Latest Updates 31 31 Section 111: Get the Scoop on the Latest Updates full 5674b464-d877-4a08-806c-3a91f4dcb4f6 https://share.transistor.fm/s/945dc064 Join our host Bridget Smith as she discusses all things Section 111 with our guest Ciara Koba.  Hot topics including the delay in Civil Monetary Penalties; what to do now to improve your Section 111 Reporting process and avoid potential penalties; and a discussion of the Unsolicited Response File are all on the agenda.  

]]> Join our host Bridget Smith as she discusses all things Section 111 with our guest Ciara Koba.  Hot topics including the delay in Civil Monetary Penalties; what to do now to improve your Section 111 Reporting process and avoid potential penalties; and a discussion of the Unsolicited Response File are all on the agenda.  

]]> Thu, 13 Apr 2023 07:00:00 -0500 The National Medicare Secondary Payer Network The National Medicare Secondary Payer Network 1555 Join our host Bridget Smith as she discusses all things Section 111 with our guest Ciara Koba.  Hot topics including the delay in Civil Monetary Penalties; what to do now to improve your Section 111 Reporting process and avoid potential penalties; and a discussion of the Unsolicited Response File are all on the agenda.  

]]> MSP, Section 111, MSA, Medicare Set-Aside, Medicare Secondary Payer No Be a Part of Who We Are and What We Do: 2023 Presidential Interview 30 30 Be a Part of Who We Are and What We Do: 2023 Presidential Interview full ab58502d-4e1c-45d7-95fb-309395bbd4e0 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e3cbd893 What can you expect from MSPN this year? Join Jennifer Shymanski of IMPAXX as she interviews MSPN President John Kane of Ametros to discuss the direction for MSPN in 2023. 

]]> What can you expect from MSPN this year? Join Jennifer Shymanski of IMPAXX as she interviews MSPN President John Kane of Ametros to discuss the direction for MSPN in 2023. 

]]> Wed, 15 Mar 2023 11:30:46 -0500 The National Medicare Secondary Payer Network The National Medicare Secondary Payer Network 1404 What can you expect from MSPN this year? Join Jennifer Shymanski of IMPAXX as she interviews MSPN President John Kane of Ametros to discuss the direction for MSPN in 2023. 

]]> MSP, Medicare Set-Aside No Case Law Update 29 29 Case Law Update full e5bcdfb9-ea3f-4b0a-ad8d-eaeaf3a4b90e https://share.transistor.fm/s/82a86dc5 Tue, 07 Feb 2023 06:00:00 -0600 The National Medicare Secondary Payer Network The National Medicare Secondary Payer Network 2053 Tune in to our February 2023 episode to hear Annie Davidson of ExamWorks Compliance Solutions chat with Shannon Metcalf of Hedrick Gardner Kincheloe & Garofalo, LLP on case law. Tune in to our February 2023 episode to hear Annie Davidson of ExamWorks Compliance Solutions chat with Shannon Metcalf of Hedrick Gardner Kincheloe & Garofalo, LLP on case law. MSP, Medicare Set-Aside No 2022 Recap 28 28 2022 Recap full 20d544c7-e5ec-49a3-9f67-579c3e360159 https://share.transistor.fm/s/19b9cd9e Tue, 03 Jan 2023 07:00:00 -0600 The National Medicare Secondary Payer Network The National Medicare Secondary Payer Network 1832 Is it 2023 already? Join Rasa Fumagalli, Bridget Smith, and Jennifer Shymanski as they discuss MSA highlights of 2022. Is it 2023 already? Join Rasa Fumagalli, Bridget Smith, and Jennifer Shymanski as they discuss MSA highlights of 2022. MSP, Medicare Set-Aside No Creative Administration of MSA 27 27 Creative Administration of MSA full e4c1dce6-f4f1-498b-9d25-e90d6bd49368 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c3f5c99a Tue, 06 Dec 2022 07:00:00 -0600 The National Medicare Secondary Payer Network The National Medicare Secondary Payer Network 2575 Tune in to this month's episode to hear Rasa Fumagalli of Synergy Settlement Services chat with Shawn Deane of Ametros and Aaron Winnell of Medivest about MSA administration issues that may have required some “out-of-the-box” thinking. Tune in to this month's episode to hear Rasa Fumagalli of Synergy Settlement Services chat with Shawn Deane of Ametros and Aaron Winnell of Medivest about MSA administration issues that may have required some “out-of-the-box” thinking. MSP, Medicare Set-Aside No How to Handle Clients on Medicare and Medicaid 26 26 How to Handle Clients on Medicare and Medicaid full 3ff3e674-9668-4ba9-b535-dbd6beaa1ef6 https://share.transistor.fm/s/3fa1961c Tue, 01 Nov 2022 07:00:00 -0500 The National Medicare Secondary Payer Network The National Medicare Secondary Payer Network 1372 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. 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 Medi MSP, Medicare Set-Aside No 2022 Annual Educational Conference Highlights 25 25 2022 Annual Educational Conference Highlights full b4a0d521-58f8-4f30-a714-135edeb7f746 https://share.transistor.fm/s/9d535462 Thu, 27 Oct 2022 07:00:00 -0500 The National Medicare Secondary Payer Network The National Medicare Secondary Payer Network 3751 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. 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, o MSP, Medicare Set-Aside No 2022 Annual Educational Conference Overview 24 24 2022 Annual Educational Conference Overview full 52faf4dd-6f81-496d-8613-c2c1fa9d80f5 https://share.transistor.fm/s/93fee348 Tue, 02 Aug 2022 07:00:00 -0500 The National Medicare Secondary Payer Network The National Medicare Secondary Payer Network 902 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. 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. MSP, Medicare Set-Aside No Citations for Conditional Payment Appeals 23 23 Citations for Conditional Payment Appeals full 1df12892-5a55-456e-9152-605f47519520 https://share.transistor.fm/s/0ec6e32f Tue, 05 Jul 2022 07:00:00 -0500 The National Medicare Secondary Payer Network The National Medicare Secondary Payer Network 2485 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. 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. MSP, Medicare Set-Aside No How to counsel clients relative to PAID Act 22 22 How to counsel clients relative to PAID Act full 91556703-ca50-41a2-9c9d-8a4269ed16f2 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f91d2244 Tue, 07 Jun 2022 07:00:00 -0500 The National Medicare Secondary Payer Network The National Medicare Secondary Payer Network 1124 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. 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. MSP, Medicare Set-Aside No Section 111 Changes: Past, Present and Future 21 21 Section 111 Changes: Past, Present and Future full 47dfa882-a626-41c2-8968-fa8e106b1b6f https://share.transistor.fm/s/f71a18f1 Tue, 03 May 2022 07:00:00 -0500 The National Medicare Secondary Payer Network The National Medicare Secondary Payer Network 2231 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 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 th MSP, Medicare Set-Aside No The Latest on WCMSA Reference Guide, Section 4.3 20 20 The Latest on WCMSA Reference Guide, Section 4.3 full 1d51a49e-45c8-4306-bbef-55aff3706fbe https://share.transistor.fm/s/2d71fb6d 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! 

]]> 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! 

]]> Tue, 05 Apr 2022 08:00:00 -0500 The National Medicare Secondary Payer Network The National Medicare Secondary Payer Network 2651 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! 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 MSP, Medicare Set-Aside No Episode 19: Analyzing the Allocation 19 19 Episode 19: Analyzing the Allocation full c9dc63fa-28aa-4112-9cd4-fcab512cb87c https://share.transistor.fm/s/06f9372c Tue, 15 Mar 2022 08:00:00 -0500 The National Medicare Secondary Payer Network The National Medicare Secondary Payer Network 1475 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. 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. MSP, Medicare Set-Aside No Episode 18 MSPN 2022 Objectives 18 18 Episode 18 MSPN 2022 Objectives full ec1a14d0-f869-4635-8bf9-992701ad49dc https://share.transistor.fm/s/aa05394a 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.


]]> 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.


]]> Tue, 01 Mar 2022 07:00:00 -0600 The National Medicare Secondary Payer Network The National Medicare Secondary Payer Network 1402 Join host and Board Treasurer Amber Worman for an introduction of the 2022 MSPN Executive committee and review of objectives for the exciting year ahead. Join host and Board Treasurer Amber Worman for an introduction of the 2022 MSPN Executive committee and review of objectives for the exciting year ahead. MSPN, Medicare Set-aside, MSA No Settlement Strategies with Challenging MSAs 17 17 Settlement Strategies with Challenging MSAs full dcfe1655-9148-4515-96d8-23df5924b635 https://share.transistor.fm/s/222b0454 Tue, 15 Feb 2022 07:00:00 -0600 The National Medicare Secondary Payer Network The National Medicare Secondary Payer Network 1362 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. 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. MSA settlements, MSP, Medicare Set-Aside No Overview of the Social Security Disability Application process and Settlement Considerations 16 16 Overview of the Social Security Disability Application process and Settlement Considerations full f03e17e4-4693-4a82-ac73-e18793152d70 https://share.transistor.fm/s/3912899d Tue, 01 Feb 2022 07:00:00 -0600 The National Medicare Secondary Payer Network The National Medicare Secondary Payer Network 2080 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. 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 cove MSP, Medicare Set-Aside No Hitting the MARC 15 15 Hitting the MARC full ec638aa6-301c-4f76-8495-dcaa5a0709b7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e1eb444d Tue, 18 Jan 2022 07:00:00 -0600 The National Medicare Secondary Payer Network The National Medicare Secondary Payer Network 1714 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 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. MSP, Medicare Set-Aside No MSPN 2021 - A Year in Review 14 14 MSPN 2021 - A Year in Review full 9130d233-a38a-4405-a5f3-ae80ce5c7859 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b7cb8734 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 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.

 

]]> Tue, 04 Jan 2022 08:00:00 -0600 The National Medicare Secondary Payer Network The National Medicare Secondary Payer Network 1784 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 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. MSP, Medicare Set-Aside No Out of the Ordinary - Ending the Year with Unique MSP Issues 13 13 Out of the Ordinary - Ending the Year with Unique MSP Issues full c7b8fc90-3667-41f7-a609-307093f18a7c https://share.transistor.fm/s/e8047122 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.   

]]> 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.   

]]> Tue, 21 Dec 2021 08:00:00 -0600 The National Medicare Secondary Payer Network The National Medicare Secondary Payer Network 1467 Join Podcast hosts Jennifer Shymanski, Rasa Fumagalli and Bridget Smith as they wrap up the year with an assortment of unique MSP compliance issues and scenarios. Join Podcast hosts Jennifer Shymanski, Rasa Fumagalli and Bridget Smith as they wrap up the year with an assortment of unique MSP compliance issues and scenarios. MSP, Medicare Set-Aside No We WISH You a Happy Holiday: MSPN Wishlist Items and More 12 12 We WISH You a Happy Holiday: MSPN Wishlist Items and More full 8434474b-6dfd-452b-b086-e5e08d5f5a7f https://share.transistor.fm/s/756eb96b 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.

]]> 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.

]]> Tue, 07 Dec 2021 07:00:00 -0600 The National Medicare Secondary Payer Network The National Medicare Secondary Payer Network 1527 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. 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 MSP, Medicare Set-Aside No Opioids and MSAs - Oh My! 11 11 Opioids and MSAs - Oh My! full 21a8545d-3301-4c58-9dbf-c08907344de3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1abb99b4 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.

]]> 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.

]]> Tue, 23 Nov 2021 07:00:00 -0600 The National Medicare Secondary Payer Network The National Medicare Secondary Payer Network 1400 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. 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 Pha MSP, Medicare Set-Aside No The Data & Development Committee - Bringing the MSP Industry Together 10 10 The Data & Development Committee - Bringing the MSP Industry Together full f0b95fed-f169-4b49-becf-b5cdfa31acce https://share.transistor.fm/s/38688cc6 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!

]]> 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!

]]> Tue, 09 Nov 2021 06:00:00 -0600 The National Medicare Secondary Payer Network The National Medicare Secondary Payer Network 884 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! 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 mo MSP, Medicare Set-Aside No The ABCs of IDCs 9 9 The ABCs of IDCs full d3282d53-82d1-47d6-9b17-5eee44445536 https://share.transistor.fm/s/676931b3 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.  

]]> 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.  

]]> Tue, 26 Oct 2021 07:00:00 -0500 The National Medicare Secondary Payer Network The National Medicare Secondary Payer Network 2533 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. 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 MSP, Medicare Set-Aside No MSPN & NSSTA - Structuring a Partnership 8 8 MSPN & NSSTA - Structuring a Partnership full e81ae4b6-b364-417c-9a3e-b3a96e1d6211 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4423fae4 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.

]]> 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.

]]> Tue, 12 Oct 2021 06:00:00 -0500 The National Medicare Secondary Payer Network The National Medicare Secondary Payer Network 1378 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. 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 commonalit MSP, Medicare Set-Aside No Who Should You Turn to for Medicare Secondary Payer Compliance Advice? 7 7 Who Should You Turn to for Medicare Secondary Payer Compliance Advice? full 88f40913-2a1f-4383-ba7d-63c438de6b47 https://share.transistor.fm/s/537e694a 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.

]]> 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.

]]> Tue, 28 Sep 2021 09:00:00 -0500 The National Medicare Secondary Payer Network The National Medicare Secondary Payer Network 1694 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. 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 MSP, Medicare Set-Aside No What to Expect at our Virtual Annual Conference 6 6 What to Expect at our Virtual Annual Conference full df2aec59-3d79-4dc9-8616-7f98bba5d140 https://share.transistor.fm/s/becd80d8 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

 

 

]]> 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

 

 

]]> Tue, 14 Sep 2021 08:00:00 -0500 The National Medicare Secondary Payer Network The National Medicare Secondary Payer Network 1076 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. 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 Septemb MSP, Medicare Set-Aside No The PAID Act: Considerations and Practicalities 5 5 The PAID Act: Considerations and Practicalities full 253fc796-3e4b-4c43-8339-de3c1420702f https://share.transistor.fm/s/765bc5f8 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.  

]]> 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.  

]]> Tue, 31 Aug 2021 09:00:00 -0500 The National Medicare Secondary Payer Network The National Medicare Secondary Payer Network 1585 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. 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. MSP, PAID Act, Medicare Secondary Payer No Annuities: Opportunities & Ambiguities 4 4 Annuities: Opportunities & Ambiguities full 219d2859-01c6-4579-916d-83bb001f3fa2 https://share.transistor.fm/s/fc808555 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: 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

]]> Tue, 17 Aug 2021 08:00:00 -0500 The National Medicare Secondary Payer Network The National Medicare Secondary Payer Network 1480 Structured Settlement Annuities offer that rare win-win situation for both sides in a settlement. Jason Lazarus and Jeff Livingston will join host Jennifer Shymanski to discuss the opportunities that utilizing structured settlements bring to both claimant/plaintiffs and defendants and what components the parties should focus on when choosing to use these annuities. The group will also discuss the recent change to the WCMSA Reference Guide regarding seed amount calculations and how that may impact the use of these annuities in settlement. Structured Settlement Annuities offer that rare win-win situation for both sides in a settlement. Jason Lazarus and Jeff Livingston will join host Jennifer Shymanski to discuss the opportunities that utilizing structured settlements bring to both claiman MSP, Structured Settlement, Annuities, WCMSA No Liability MSAs - Waiting for the Other Shoe to Drop 3 3 Liability MSAs - Waiting for the Other Shoe to Drop full 987f368d-63e9-4a5f-bda6-45b46b6c18ad https://share.transistor.fm/s/08c3bdca 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: 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

]]> Tue, 03 Aug 2021 08:00:00 -0500 The National Medicare Secondary Payer Network The National Medicare Secondary Payer Network 997 While the process for Work Comp MSAs is fully dressed, there is not much of an outfit for the liability side. Steve Shaw and Robert Sagrillo will join host Rasa Fumagalli to discuss the history of MSP and liability settlements. They will discuss the various ways that Plaintiffs and Defendants view their compliance obligations and prognosticate on when that other shoe - proposed liability regulations from CMS – may drop. While the process for Work Comp MSAs is fully dressed, there is not much of an outfit for the liability side. Steve Shaw and Robert Sagrillo will join host Rasa Fumagalli to discuss the history of MSP and liability settlements. They will discuss the var MSP, CMS, Work Comp, Liability, Plaintiffs No Conditional Payment Containment 2 2 Conditional Payment Containment full b96d3c69-4bd2-4d6b-9500-c87e05c9cf2f https://share.transistor.fm/s/adf6edda 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:  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.

]]> Tue, 20 Jul 2021 08:00:00 -0500 The National Medicare Secondary Payer Network The National Medicare Secondary Payer Network 2024 Conditional Payment resolution can be a long, confusing and sometimes frustrating process. Patrick Czuprynski and Michael Bergonzi will join host Sandi Walthall to discuss the basics of the process and provide insight into some of the most common pitfalls you will want to avoid. Conditional Payment resolution can be a long, confusing and sometimes frustrating process. Patrick Czuprynski and Michael Bergonzi will join host Sandi Walthall to discuss the basics of the process and provide insight into some of the most common pitfall MSP, Conditional Payment No There Can Be MIRacles: Understanding Section 111 Reporting 1 1 There Can Be MIRacles: Understanding Section 111 Reporting full 8608e064-5566-4871-8888-957410816225 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a5c3f757 Host:  Amber Worman, Senior WC Examiner, MMIA 

Guest: Ciara Koba, Principal, Allan Koba Compliance Solutions

]]> Host:  Amber Worman, Senior WC Examiner, MMIA 

Guest: Ciara Koba, Principal, Allan Koba Compliance Solutions

]]> Fri, 02 Jul 2021 14:01:00 -0500 The National Medicare Secondary Payer Network The National Medicare Secondary Payer Network 1345 We will kick off the Set-Aside Some Time Podcast with the hot topic in Medicare Secondary Payer Compliance – Section 111 Reporting. Ciara Koba, Principal at Allan Koba Compliance Solutions and Immediate Past President of the MSP Network, will join our host Amber Worman for a discussion on why Section 111 exists, when it applies and what we can expect to see in the future. We will kick off the Set-Aside Some Time Podcast with the hot topic in Medicare Secondary Payer Compliance – Section 111 Reporting. Ciara Koba, Principal at Allan Koba Compliance Solutions and Immediate Past President of the MSP Network, will join our ho MSP, Section 111 Reporting No Welcome to the MSPN Podcast: Set-Aside Some Time 1 1 Welcome to the MSPN Podcast: Set-Aside Some Time trailer 701ee424-8eb1-40e8-8bfa-551d714cba43 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c3608b5c Tue, 08 Jun 2021 13:59:07 -0500 The National Medicare Secondary Payer Network The National Medicare Secondary Payer Network 330 The National Medicare Secondary Payer Network (MSPN) President, Daniel Anders, launches our new podcast with a preview of what to expect. The National Medicare Secondary Payer Network (MSPN) President, Daniel Anders, launches our new podcast with a preview of what to expect. MSP, Medicare Set-Aside No