Colossus: What Every Physician Needs to Know


Table of Contents
 
SECTION 1 Introductory Thoughts
Chapter 1   What is this book about?
Chapter 2   Why Physicians Must Consider The American Justice System
When Treating MVC Patients
Chapter 3   Why Physicians Should Read This Book: Your Patient's Perspective
     
SECTION 2 Background
Chapter 4   A Brief Overview of the Systems
Chapter 5   The Rise of Colossus
     
SECTION 3 Claim Processing
Chapter 6   What Happens Before Colossus
Chapter 7   Software Based Bodily Injury Analysis: How Does It Work?
     
SECTION 4 "The Factors"
Chapter 8   The Doctor as a Factor
Chapter 9   Good Lawyers Make a Difference
Chapter 10   Tracking Relationships Between Doctors and Lawyers-
The Special Investigations Unit ("SIU")
Chapter 11   The Factors You Need to Know
Chapter 12   How to Take a Case Out of Colossus
Chapter 13   When the Case Won't Even Reach Colossus
Chapter 14   Tuning the System
Chapter 15   What Do Lawyers Do with My Notes?
Chapter 16   Other Problems with Getting Paid
Chapter 17   Discussing Soft Tissue Injuries with Insurers
Chapter 18   Practical Issues
Chapter 19   The Language of Colossus
Chapter 20   Closing Thoughts