End-to-End Medical Coordination
SphereMD manages the entire medical process for injured seafarers. We schedule appointments, monitor treatment plans, and maintain communication between the patient, providers, and legal or insurance representatives.
Jones Act Case Management
Comprehensive Support for Jones Act Medical Cases
The Jones Act (Merchant Marine Act of 1920) protects seafarers injured in the course of their employment, ensuring their right to medical care and compensation. While this law provides essential protections, it also creates complex medical and administrative responsibilities for ship owners, managers, and insurers operating within U.S. waters.
SphereMD simplifies this complexity. We coordinate all aspects of Jones Act medical case management, from initial injury reporting and treatment to billing, documentation, and recovery, ensuring that every case is handled with efficiency, integrity, and compassion.
How We Support Jones Act Stakeholders
Cost Management & Bill Auditing
U.S. healthcare billing can be inconsistent and confusing. Our Claims team reviews and negotiates every charge to ensure that costs are fair, accurate, and fully transparent, often achieving significant savings for our clients.
Maximum Medical Improvement (MMI) Oversight
We facilitate MMI evaluations with trusted physicians to determine when a patient has reached optimal recovery and can return to work or transition to next steps in their claim. All documentation is complete, detailed, and defensible.
Compassionate Case Support
Our approach balances patient advocacy with fiscal responsibility. We support injured mariners through recovery, ensuring access to appropriate medical care, clear communication, and compassionate handling throughout the process.
A Partner You Can Rely On
Jones Act cases demand precision, care, and communication. SphereMD bridges the gap between maritime operations, medical providers, and insurers, ensuring that every case is handled efficiently, ethically, and with respect for the mariner’s well-being.
Need support managing a Jones Act case?
Reach out to our Claims Team at claims@spheremd.com or visit our Contact page.