Medical Consultants Network arranges for its clients to receive independent and objective medical opinions for various purposes. These purposes include, but are not limited to, assessing the status of a medical condition or determining related levels of impairment attributed to an injury or disease incurred at work or another setting which may require some form of dispute resolution. Our clients include public and private industrial insurance companies, casualty claim insurance companies, and legal professionals. Opinions are rendered by experienced and qualified practitioners in varied specialties. Examinees are seen by either an individual consultant, a panel of consultants at the same time, or individually by multiple consultants depending on the particular needs of the client. In some cases only a paper review or “peer review “ is required.

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Communication with MCN

To assist in the expeditious communication with MCN staff, MCN has developed a web portal called MCN eChannel. Once you have become an MCN Medical Judgment Network consultant, this interface will allow you to view medical records, review your schedule, check on payments, and review and execute reports. You will find more details below under MCN eChannel. To get started please read about the credentialing process below.

eChannel Interface

Another advantage MCN provides to its provider partners is our web portal. The site facilitates transportation and review of medical records, correspondence, and reports in a HIPAA compliant environment. Providers receive e-mails when there is work for them to review and they may edit and sign off on their reports.

MCN will set up a web-accessible account which allows you fully encrypted access to your assignments and history. Consultant partners can upload voice files for transcription, review transcribed reports, electronically sign reviewed reports, update their credential materials and review payment status.

MCN eChannel Features

• Fully encrypted HIPAA compliant environment
• Electronic delivery of medical records
• Cover letter questions and case related templates/forms
• Upload of digital transcription
• Review of transcribed reports
• Electronic signature capability
• Schedule of appointments and review assignments
• Payment history
• Updating of provider credentials and provider profile (verification by MCN)
• Download of literature and electronic forms

Credentialing

Prior to working with MCN, we expect that all consultants complete a credentialing process. This includes providing copies of current state medical licensure, board certification (or residency completion for those who are “board eligible”), CV/resume, evidence of current malpractice coverage, a signed W-9, a signed electronic signature agreement, a completed and signed MCN physician/consultant agreement, and a completed and signed physician-consultant application. It is expected that consultants will maintain current status on licensure and malpractice coverage and forward documentation on an annual basis. It is also expected that MCN be notified immediately if there are any changes in the consultant’s licensure status or malpractice coverage, or other changes that alter the responses previously provided in the credentialing process.

The following documents will be necessary to complete the business relationship:

Consultant’s Application Checklist

Consultant agreement
Consultant application
Worker’s Compensation Application (if applicable)
Office Locations (if applicable)
W-9 completed and signed
Scheduling and Payment Agreement
Electronic Signature Form
Copy of your current CV/resume
Copy of current state medical licenses
Copy of board certification and fellowship training
Copy of current malpractice insurance

MCN uses a master database for primary-source verification to confirm Board Certification, current state licensure, residency information, medical school graduation and other information. If the physician has had any reportable matters to a licensing board or NPDB (National Practitioner Database), we will access the NPDB and state databases for details and determine on a case-by-case basis if you are an appropriate candidate for this type of work and inclusion in MCN’s physician network.

Credentialing Forms:

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