Hospital liens can be your financial lifeline for getting paid for self-pay accident care you provide. When accident victims can’t pay, we make sure your services yield the compensation you deserve. At Lien On Me, we expertly manage and enforce hospital liens to secure your revenue. Don’t let unpaid bills undermine your practice—partner with us, and let’s get you paid for every procedure.
What are hospital liens?
A hospital lien is a legal claim that a hospital has against a patient’s potential settlement or judgment from a personal injury claim or lawsuit. When an accident victim is treated at a hospital within 72 hours of the accident and they are unable to pay for the medical services rendered, the hospital can record a notice of lien so their right to payment for treatment rendered once the patient’s personal injury claim is resolved is secured. The lien attaches to the patient’s cause of action against the party responsible for the accident, ensuring that the hospital is paid from the settlement before the patient receives any funds.
The role of Lien on Me in hospital lien collections
At Lien On Me, we specialize in helping hospitals and other healthcare providers maximize their revenue through effective hospital lien strategies. Led by Jared Johnson, a seasoned medical collection lawyer with nearly two decades of experience, our team has fine-tuned the process of leveraging hospital liens to ensure that our clients get paid. Our approach to hospital liens includes:
- Expert Filing and Management: We handle the entire process of filing and managing hospital liens, from initial filing to negotiation and collection. Our expertise ensures that liens are properly documented and legally enforceable.
- Strategic Negotiation: We excel in negotiating with insurance companies, personal injury attorneys, and other parties to ensure our clients receive the maximum compensation they’re entitled to. We understand medical collections from every possible angle and can counter any tactics or arguments utilized to reduce or deny lien payments to other providers.
- Legal Defense: When our clients’ liens are challenged, we provide legal defense to protect their interests. Our team is prepared to litigate if necessary to ensure that our clients are paid what they are owed quickly and fairly.
Why hospital liens are important:
- Revenue Recovery: They provide a means for hospitals to recover costs for the medical services they provide to accident victims who might otherwise be unable to pay.
- Financial Stability: By securing payment through liens, hospitals can maintain financial stability and continue to provide essential medical services to their communities.
- Equitable Compensation: Liens ensure that hospitals are fairly compensated for the critical care they provide, reflecting the true value of their services.
How hospital liens work
When a patient is admitted to the emergency department (ED) following an accident, they often require immediate and comprehensive medical care. This care can be expensive, and many accident victims are uninsured or underinsured, leaving hospitals with significant unpaid bills. By filing a hospital lien, the hospital secures its right to a portion of any settlement or judgment the patient may receive from their personal injury claim.
Once a lien arises, it must be properly perfected by recording and notice in accordance with exacting statutory requirements. Then, it is important to discover and notify all relevant parties who may be responsible for payment of damages (i.e., casualty insurance companies and attorneys on both sides). This establishes that the hospital’s interest is protected throughout the legal process. When the patient eventually settles their personal injury claim, the hospital is paid directly from the settlement proceeds, typically before the patient or any other creditors receive their share.
Don’t worry about upsetting patients or lawyers
Hospital systems and smaller providers often hesitate to file liens, fearing criticism and potential backlash. However, these fears shouldn’t deter you from securing your compensation. Remember, a well-executed TPL program can bring in $20-30 million per year from accounts that would otherwise yield less than $100,000. That’s a significant source of revenue you’re leaving on the table out of fear or hesitation.
For smaller providers, the fear of upsetting lawyers who refer patients is a common concern. However, avoiding the issue only results in financial losses. You must recognize that being busy without getting compensated is not a sustainable business practice. Good lawyers understand and respect the need to hire representation to assert your rights and protect your interests. They don’t fault you for taking the necessary steps to get paid.
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Hospital liens are an essential tool for healthcare providers looking to secure payment for the critical services they provide to accident victims. At Lien On Me, we are committed to helping hospitals and other medical providers maximize their revenue through effective lien strategies. We understand all too well that getting paid is no accident… it’s something you have to claw and fight for. We pull no punches to ensure your essential medical work doesn’t go unrewarded.
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