MEDICAL-LEGAL-INSURANCE DOCUMENTATION: COLOSSUS TO THE COURTROOM
3 Credit Hours
*CE Credits are for Doctors of Chiropractic.
**CME Credits are for Medical
Doctors and Doctors of Chiropractic.
***Please note this course is not approved in the state of CA.
***Please note this course is not approved in the state of HI
****Please note this course is not approved in the state of PA.
*****Please note Online CE is not accepted by the states of LA or WI.
MEDICAL-LEGAL-INSURANCE DOCUMENTATION: COLOSSUS TO THE COURTROOM
This comprehensive three-hour course provides an in-depth exploration of how to thoroughly document the history and clinical findings of trauma cases. Participants will learn to ensure all medical-legal standards are satisfied through precise, academically grounded documentation.
The curriculum reflects current academic teachings and emphasizes the creation of an accurate diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment plan. Special attention is given to understanding and applying carrier algorithms, which, when properly analyzed, align with all academic requirements for accurate and defensible documentation.
Key components—including functional loss assessment, ancillary care documentation, continuity and gaps in care, and ethical considerations—are examined in detail. The course also addresses the intersection of courtroom and carrier documentation requirements, demonstrating how adherence to recognized academic standards allows both to be met ethically and comprehensively.
Dr. Mark Studin and the Academy of Chiropractic understand that credentials matter. Attorneys, medical specialists, medical primary care provders, and other co-treating professionals recognize the importance of verified expertise. This program carries approvals for both CE (chiropractic) and CME (medical) accreditation across every state that authorizes online education—ensuring our graduates earn credentials that command respect and trust.
Part 1: Integration of “Colossus-Type” Insurance Algorithms and Court Documentation Standards with Academic Protocols
Duration: 2 Hours
This module explores the integration of “Colossus-type” insurance algorithms with the documentation and reporting standards required by the courts and contemporary academic institutions. Attendees will examine the critical alignment between medico-legal documentation and the evolving data-driven frameworks used by insurers to evaluate claims. Emphasis will be placed on establishing reproducible protocols for ordering diagnostics and formulating treatment regimens consistent with academic, clinical, and evidentiary expectations. Participants will learn how to synthesize clinical findings, diagnostic justification, and algorithmic data to ensure defensible documentation and optimal patient outcomes.
Part 2: Documenting Functional Losses and Quality-of-Life Impairments within “Colossus-Type” and Academic Frameworks
Duration: 1 Hour
This section focuses on the precise documentation of functional losses, including duties performed under duress and the loss of enjoyment of life, as recognized by both judicial systems and academic standards. Attendees will review and apply the 36 functional loss criteria commonly utilized by courts and “Colossus-type” insurance evaluation systems. Emphasis will be placed on correlating subjective patient reports with objective findings, translating them into academically valid and legally admissible records that support accurate impairment and disability determinations.
Course Objective:
To be able to document historical and clinical findings meeting the
standards of academia, licensure boards, the courts and the carriers.
Instructor:
Mark Studin DC, FASBE(C), DAAPM, DAAMLP
Instructions: Once you purchase
the course online, it will be immediately active in your account. If you have
any issues, please contact Cara 631-804-2845 or CaraRoss220@Gmail.com
Troubleshooting
Suggestions:
- This course is supported by PC's and Mac devices
- Minimum 20mbs download speed
- Mobile device are not ideal as tracking is automated
and often not mobilized
This course is Pace approved by the Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards.
ACCREDITATION
This activity has been planned and
implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of
the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the
joint providership of the University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and
Biomedical Sciences and Cleveland University Kansas City, College of
Chiropractic, Post-Graduate Department.
The University at Buffalo Jacobs
School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences is accredited by the ACCME to
provide continuing medical education for physicians.
CERTIFICATION
The University at Buffalo Jacobs
School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences designates this live activity for a
maximum of 3.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM.
Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of
their participation in the activity.
PLANNING COMMITTEE & SPEAKER
DECLARATIONS
The Accreditation Council for
Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) and the University at Buffalo Jacobs
School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences Standards for Commercial Support
require that presentations are free of commercial bias and that any information
regarding commercial products/services be based on scientific methods generally
accepted by the medical community. The following planners and presenter(s) have
disclosed financial interest/arrangements or affiliations with organization(s)
that could be perceived as a real or apparent conflict of interest in the
context of the subject of their presentation(s). Only the current
arrangements/interests are included. *Planning Committee
Activity Director and Instructor:
Mark Studin DC, FASBE(C), DAAPM, DC,
FASBE(C) – Nothing to Report
ACCME Standards of Commercial
Support of CME require that presentations be free of commercial bias and that
any information regarding commercial products/services be based on scientific
methods generally accepted by the medical community. When discussing
therapeutic options, faculty are requested to use only generic names. If they
use a trade name, then those of several companies should be used. If a
presentation includes discussion of any unlabeled or investigational use of a
commercial product, faculty are required to disclose this to the participants.
ACCME Original Launch Date: September
17, 2021 Termination Date: September 17, 2024
