# ArgusFirst

> Proactive not Reactive


## Posts

- [Argus West SIU SPEAR Lien Program Secures Favorable WCAB Decision After Challenging Chiropractic Corporate Registration](https://argusfirst.com/argus-west-siu-spear-lien-program-secures-favorable-wcab-decision-after-challenging-chiropractic-corporate-registration/): A three-part lien trial presented significant challenges involving a Chiropractic Corporation and related interpreter services.
- [$10,800+ Pharmacy Lien Withdrawn](https://argusfirst.com/pharmacy-lien-withdrawn-10800/): A pharmacy provider sought $10,874.45 for pharmaceutical services, but the matter resulted in a total withdrawal.
- [$6,400+ Chiropractic Lien Withdrawn Following Identification of Massive Regulatory Non-Compliance](https://argusfirst.com/6400-chiropractic-lien-withdrawn-following-identification-of-massive-regulatory-non-compliance/): A lien filed by a Chiropractic Provider for $6,447.00 was withdrawn in its entirety after Argus West’s SPEAR Program Lien Unit uncovered an extensive list of billing violations and regulatory failures that rendered the claim indefensible.
- [MRI Lien Dismissed With Prejudice After Detailed Briefing and Judge’s NOI](https://argusfirst.com/mri-lien-dismissed-with-prejudice-after-detailed-briefing-and-judges-noi/): An imaging diagnostics provider sought $8,766.44 for MRI services, but the Argus West SIU SPEAR Lien Unit identified multiple issues requiring judicial review.
- [Full Withdrawal of Pharmaceutical Lien](https://argusfirst.com/full-withdrawal-of-pharmaceutical-lien/): Pharmacy Lien Claimant billed $3,314.40 in prescription charges, but a detailed Argus West SIU SPEAR Lien Unit review uncovered two critical issues: the provider lacked a valid FBN for all dates of service and billed in excess of the Pharmacy Fee Schedule.
- [Six Non-Flagged Liens Resolved with Over 93% Overall Savings](https://argusfirst.com/six-non-flagged-liens-resolved-with-over-93-percent-overall-savings/): In this case, six separate non-flagged lien claimants collectively billed $33,894.92 for various medical and interpreter services.
- [SPEAR Program Secures 100% Lien Dismissal + Sanctions Against Pharmacy Lien Claimant](https://argusfirst.com/spear-program-secures-100-lien-dismissal-sanctions-against-pharmacy-lien-claimant/): Argus West SPEAR Program’s SIU lien resolution team delivered another impactful result—achieving a full dismissal of a pharmacy lien and securing $500 in sanctions for non-compliance.
- [Argus West SIU SPEAR Lien Unit Secures Multiple WINS!](https://argusfirst.com/argus-west-siu-spear-lien-unit-secures-multiple-wins/): Argus West SIU SPEAR Lien Unit secures yet another major win, this time against four lien claimants.
- [SPEAR Program Secures 99.7% Reduction of $45,579.44 Medical Lien at Trial](https://argusfirst.com/spear-program-secures-99-reduction-of-45579-medical-lien-at-trial/): Argus West’s SPEAR Program SIU Lien Defense team successfully reduced a $45,579.44 medical lien to just $150 following a contested lien trial, resulting in a 99.7% reduction via Stipulation and Order to Pay.
- [SPEAR Program Secures Full Dismissal of $20,750 Diagnostics Lien](https://argusfirst.com/spear-program-secures-full-dismissal-of-20750-diagnostics-lien/): Argus West’s SPEAR Program SIU Lien Defense team secured a full dismissal of a $20,750 diagnostics lien, resulting in zero payment at the Lien Conference.
- [$16K in Fraudulent Disability Benefits Uncovered Through Social Media and Surveillance](https://argusfirst.com/16k-in-fraudulent-disability-benefits-uncovered-through-social-media-and-surveillance/): A delivery driver who falsely claimed she was unable to work due to an injury has been convicted of perjury after an SIU investigation uncovered physical activities that directly contradicted her reported limitations.
- [SPEAR Program Secures Another Lien Withdrawn at Trial](https://argusfirst.com/spear-program-secures-another-lien-withdrawn-at-trial/): Argus West SPEAR Program’s SIU Lien Defense team successfully secured a 100% reduction of a $5,800 lien, forcing the lien claimant to withdraw at trial with zero payment.
- [SIU Defense Forces Lien Withdrawal](https://argusfirst.com/siu-defense-forces-lien-withdrawal/): Argus West SIU Spear Program Lien Defense team successfully defeated a $4,100 lien filed by a DME Company, securing a 100% reduction with zero payment.
- [Argus West SPEAR Program Secures $23,660.33 in Lien Savings](https://argusfirst.com/argus-west-spear-program-secures-23660-33-in-lien-savings/): After over a year of persistent pressure from lien claimants, Argus West’s SPEAR Program delivered a major win at Lien Trial.
- [Combating Insurance Fraud with Diligence and Determination](https://argusfirst.com/combating-insurance-fraud-with-diligence-and-determination/): A policyholder submitted a $18,135.43 veterinary bill that immediately raised suspicion due to several inconsistencies, including misspelled words and missing dollar signs on the invoices.
- [Fraudulent Claim Uncovered: Surveillance and SIU Investigation Lead to Criminal Charges](https://argusfirst.com/fraudulent-claim-uncovered-surveillance-and-siu-investigation-lead-to-criminal-charges/): A client of Argus West received a tip from their insured regarding a fraudulent claim.
- [Pharmacy Lien Withdrawn Before Trial Following Strategic Defense](https://argusfirst.com/pharmacy-lien-withdrawn-before-trial-following-strategic-defense/): Argus West’s SPEAR Program successfully secured a $0 payment on a $2,928.49 pharmacy lien after preparing a thorough defense package.
- [Exposing Fraud: How Investigation and Surveillance Led to Accountability in a Workers' Comp Case](https://argusfirst.com/exposing-fraud-how-investigation-and-surveillance-led-to-accountability-in-a-workers-comp-case/): A 34-year-old window installer filed a workers' compensation claim with a client of Argus West after sustaining a lower back injury while loading materials.
- [$12,254.83 Lien Defeated – ZERO Payment to Non-Compliant Chiropractor](https://argusfirst.com/12254-83-lien-defeated-zero-payment-to-non-compliant-chiropractor/): Argus West’s SPEAR Program continues to deliver game-changing results, this time securing a $0 payment outcome on a $12,254.83 lien from a chiropractic provider.
- [Zero Payment Secured: Argus West’s SPEAR Program Shuts Down Interpreter Lien](https://argusfirst.com/zero-payment-secured-argus-wests-spear-program-shuts-down-interpreter-lien/): Argus West’s SPEAR Program SIU Lien Unit successfully resolved an $8,906.25 lien filed by an interpreter services provider.
- [Argus West’s SPEAR Program Secures Victory Against Non-Compliant Chiropractic Provider](https://argusfirst.com/argus-wests-spear-program-secures-victory-against-non-compliant-chiropractic-provider/): Argus West’s SIU SPEAR Program Lien Unit has achieved a significant victory by preventing any payments on $43,521.00 in billed services submitted by a chiropractic provider through bill review on multiple claims.
- [Argus West’s SPEAR Program SAVES Client 100% on Interpreting Lien](https://argusfirst.com/argus-wests-spear-program-saves-client-100-on-interpreting-lien/): Argus West’s SPEAR Program SIU Lien Unit successfully resolved a $21,543.75 lien filed by a medical interpreter provider FOR ZERO PAY!
- [Argus West’s SPEAR Program Secures 94% Savings](https://argusfirst.com/argus-wests-spear-program-secures-94-savings/): Argus West’s SPEAR Program SIU Lien Unit was tasked with resolving a $17,902.50 lien filed by an unflagged provider for a series of medical treatments.
- [Argus West Resolves $12,000 Lien with Strategic Advocacy and Compliance Expertise](https://argusfirst.com/argus-west-resolves-12000-lien-with-strategic-advocacy-and-compliance-expertise/): Argus West’s SPEAR Program SIU Lien Unit was tasked with resolving a $12,000 lien filed by an imaging diagnostics provider.
- [Argus West’s SPEAR Program secures $27,170.50 savings on lien with multiple compliance violations](https://argusfirst.com/argus-wests-spear-program-secures-27170-50-savings-on-lien-with-multiple-compliance-violations/): Argus West’s SPEAR Program SIU Lien Unit was tasked with resolving a $28,170.50 lien filed by a well known multispecialty clinic lien claimant.
- [Argus West’s Spear Program Secures WCAB Dismissal Of $35,051.48 Chiropractic Lien Due to Compliance Violations](https://argusfirst.com/argus-wests-spear-program-secures-wcab-dismissal-of-35051-48-chiropractic-lien-due-to-compliance-violations/): Argus West’s SPEAR Program SIU Lien Unit was assigned to manage a chiropractic lien claimant.
- [Argus West’s SPEAR Program Secures Dismissal of $28,203.77 Chiropractic Lien Due to Compliance Violations](https://argusfirst.com/argus-wests-spear-program-secures-dismissal-of-28203-77-chiropractic-lien-due-to-compliance-violations/): Argus West’s SPEAR Program was tasked with managing a chiropractic lien claimant’s demand of $12,579.49 on a total lien of $28,203.77.
- [Provider Update and Lien Defense Implications](https://argusfirst.com/provider-update-and-lien-defense-implications/): In one of our latest SIU provider investigations, a CEO of an interpreting company just admitted to double and triple billing. Why?
- [Argus West SPEAR Program Secures Dismissal of Pharmaceutical Lien Claim, Saving Client Over $34,000](https://argusfirst.com/argus-west-spear-program-secures-dismissal-of-pharmaceutical-lien-claim-saving-client-over-34000/): Argus West's SPEAR Program (SIU focused lien defense) identified critical issues related to the corporate registration and asset assignments of a pharmaceutical lien claimant.
- [Argus West’s SPEAR Program Secures Dismissal of Lien Claimant's $4,493.00 Demand, Protecting Client from Unnecessary Costs](https://argusfirst.com/argus-wests-spear-program-secures-dismissal-of-lien-claimants-4493-00-demand-protecting-client-from-unnecessary-costs/): Argus West’s SPEAR Program was tasked with resolving a lien claimant’s demand for $4,493.00.
- [Bills for Copy Service Alert](https://argusfirst.com/bills-for-copy-service-alert/): On 7-01-22, the administrative Director of the Department of Industrial Relations approved a new addition to the California Code of Regulations section 9981 - Bills for Copy Services.
- [Alleged Claimant Fraud](https://argusfirst.com/alleged-claimant-fraud/): This claim involves a 32-year-old male Agricultural Worker. The claimant reported back pain to the employer, but initially refused medical treatment.
- [Claimant Fraud Arrest](https://argusfirst.com/claimant-fraud-arrest/): This accepted claim involved a 21-year-old Turf Installer, who alleged injuries to the left knee.
- [EWC Conference 2019 - April 23](https://argusfirst.com/ewc-conference-2019-april-23/): Argus West is a Platinum Sponsor and there will be an Argus West Room where we are running the Peer-to-Peer Open Forum during the conference.
- [Argus West SIU Investigation](https://argusfirst.com/argus-west-siu-investigation/): Blue Oak Medical Group is under indictment largely due to the extensive work provided by Argus West Investigative Services.
- [SIU Criminal Filing](https://argusfirst.com/siu-criminal-filing-7/): Waitress | Felony Insurance Fraud Charges Filed.
- [SIU Criminal Filing](https://argusfirst.com/siu-criminal-filing-6/): Los Angeles County, Calif., April 11, 2018 --- This claim involves a 30-year-old female who worked for the insured as a full-time Janitor from March 20, 2013, until April 14, 2016, at which time her employment was 'terminated-for-cause,' stemming from customer complaints and a suspicion of theft.
- [SIU Criminal Filing](https://argusfirst.com/siu-criminal-filing-5/): Los Angeles County, Calif., April 2018 --- This claim involves a 62-year-old male Dishwasher who filed a workers’ compensation claim alleging cumulative trauma injuries to multiple upper and lower extremities, his trunk, internal injuries and injuries to his eyes as a result of performing work from April 15, 2015 to April 15, 2016.
- [Arrest in Chicago ...](https://argusfirst.com/arrest-in-chicago/): Janek Hunt, Brother-In-Law of Dr. Munir Uwaydah, Arrested In Chicago. Felony Complaint Filed Against Hunt By Riverside County District Attorney.
- [SIU Criminal Filing](https://argusfirst.com/siu-criminal-filing-4/): San Joaquin County, Calif., July, 2018 --- This claim involves a 48-year-old male seasonal farm laborer who worked for the insured harvesting olives from September 26, 2016 to November 12, 2016, after which time the season ended.
- [SIU Criminal Filing](https://argusfirst.com/siu-criminal-filing-3/): Plumber Claimant | Felony Insurance Fraud Charges Filed Napa County, Calif., September, 2018 --- This case involves a 57-year-old male plumber who worked for the insured from August 2016 until approximately July 2017.
- [SIU Criminal Filing](https://argusfirst.com/siu-criminal-filing-2/): Hair Stylist Claimant | Felony Insurance Fraud Charges Filed Los Angeles County, Calif., April 10, 2018 --- This case involves a 21-year-old female hair stylist, who is alleging a specific injury to her back.
- [SIU Criminal Filing](https://argusfirst.com/siu-criminal-filing/): Sewing Machine Operator | Felony Insurance Fraud Charges Filed Los Angeles County, Calif., April 11, 2018 --- This case involves a 44-year-old female Sewing Machine Operator, who is alleging a cumulative trauma injury to her back, shoulder, knee, ankle, hand, hips, and other multiple body parts, and also stress.
- [SIU Criminal Filing](https://argusfirst.com/argus-first-siu-criminal-filing/): Maintenance Worker | Felony Insurance Fraud Charges Filed Los Angeles County, Calif., January 3, 2018 --- This case involves a 48-year-old male maintenance worker who filed a workers’ compensation claim alleging a specific right knee injury sustained as a result of carrying a dresser down some stairs while working.
- [Argus First Successes](https://argusfirst.com/argus-first-successes/): Provider Fraud Van Nuys, Calif., 2018 --- Argus First Corp.
- [SIU Criminal Filing](https://argusfirst.com/argus-west/): Farm Laborer Felony Charges Filed Tulare County, Calif., February 13, 2018 --- This claim involves a 53-year-old male Farm Laborer who was first hired by the insured on April 14, 2014.

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