Set-Aside Some Time: An MSPN Podcast

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!

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.

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!

Host: Annie Davidson, Vice President of Client Success, Examworks Compliance SolutionsGuest: Sid Wong, Vice President of Policy, VeriskThis 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.

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.

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 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 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.

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.

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.

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 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.