Set-Aside Some Time: An MSPN Podcast

Join our panelists to look back on 2025 to recap some of the notable updates and changes in Medicare Secondary Payer (MSP) compliance. Panelists will also look ahead to what this new year may hold for the industry.

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!

Join Amy Bilton, Esq. (Nyhan, Bambrick, Kinzie and Lowry), Suzanne Jordan (Broadspire) and our host, Bridget Smith (IMPAXX) for an informative conversation on the new WCMSA Section 111 TPOC reporting requirements. As of April 4, 2025, CMS requires the reporting of Workers’ Compensation Medicare Set-Aside information when reporting Total Payment Obligation to Claimant (TPOC). We will review the history of how these requirements came to be; what the reporting requirement are; unanswered questions and reporting issues; and what you can do to meet these requirements going forward.

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.

Aaron Winnell, Jason Creel and Steve Shaw join host Jennifer Shymanski to discuss the current state of Medicare Secondary Compliance on liability cases. The group examines some recent comments from CMS on liability future allocations, discusses the conditional payment process on liability matters and offers insight into how their clients are working through MSP issues.

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!

Join host Bridget Smith of IMPAXX as she chats with Conference Planning Committee Co-Chairs Michelle Allan and Amy Bilton about what you can expect at MSPN's 2024 Annual Educational Conference on September 25-27, 2024, in Baltimore, Maryland.

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.

Join host Rasa Fumagalli, Bridget Smith and Annie Davidson as they address the Medicare Set-Aside issues that come up in cases involving pre-existing conditions. The discussion also focuses on the best ways to address the various causation issues in the MSP case study.

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.

MSPN Podcast Committee Co-Chairs Bridget Smith and Jennifer Shymanski are joined by Julie Garrison, Partner at Nyhan, Bambrick, Kinzie and Lowry to kick off 2024. Bridget, Julie and Jennifer begin our year-long discussion of MSP topics through the lens of a case study. They introduce the fact pattern and begin with a conversation on MSP issue identification and appropriate time and type of referrals.

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 Jennifer Shymanski and guests Michelle Allan and Amy Bilton of the Annual Conference Committee for some behind-the-scenes sneak peeks, what to expect next week, and more!

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 host Rasa Fumagalli JD, MSCC, CMSP-F in the latest MSPN podcast as she discusses “ Allocator Tricks of the Trade” with Julie Garrison JD, MSCC, CMSP-F and Brendon DeSouza JD, CMSP. Hear how these experts handle CMS submission challenges.

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.

The PAID Act went into effect in December 2021. Bridget Smith and Jennifer Shymanski join host Rasa Fumagalli to discuss the impact of the implementation and offer some best practices.

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 Jennifer Shymanski, Barrye Miyagi and Rasa Fumagalli for this month’s podcast that takes a deep dive into some of the MSP compliance issues faced in two specific case studies. Our experienced panelists address best practices for a seamless settlement.

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.