FCA MedConnect is a free directory and referral network that connects California personal injury attorneys with medical providers who treat on a lien or Letter of Protection (LOP). Joining costs nothing upfront. Below are the questions providers ask most before they register, with straight answers.
Key takeaways
- MedConnect connects California PI attorneys with providers who treat on liens or Letters of Protection. Joining has no upfront cost.
- Prepare a current practice profile, intake contact and lien or LOP information. Ask the team which credentials it needs and how it verifies them.
- Confirm participation and payment terms in writing. Free registration is not a guarantee of referrals, payment or funding approval.
Contents
- What MedConnect does for providers
- Questions about joining, referrals and payment
- Practice readiness checklist
- Ask about joining MedConnect
What MedConnect does for providers
| What you get | How it works |
|---|---|
| A listing in the directory | Attorneys search by specialty and city or ZIP code, and see whether you accept liens |
| A provider profile | Your specialties, location, hours, contact number, and CV, so attorneys can match you to the case |
| Appointment requests | Attorneys click “Schedule Appointment” on your profile, and the MedConnect Intake Team handles onboarding |
| Marketing support | Tailored strategies to strengthen your online presence with the PI legal community |
| Performance insights | Data on profile views, call volume, and patient caseloads |
| Access to medical funding review | Eligible surgery center and hospital fee requests can be submitted to FCA for funding review |
The questions providers ask
Joining and cost
Is there a cost to join MedConnect? No. There is no upfront cost to join the FCA MedConnect network, and registration is free.
Who can join? MedConnect lists providers across more than 50 specialties, including chiropractors, orthopedic surgeons, pain management, physical therapy, imaging centers, neurologists, surgery centers and urgent care. Ask the MedConnect team whether your practice fits the network.
Do I have to accept liens? MedConnect is built around providers who treat on a lien or LOP, because that is what attorneys search for. Each profile shows whether the provider accepts liens.
Where does MedConnect operate? The network is currently focused on California.
What credential information should I prepare? Ask the team which current licenses, credentials, CVs and facility information it needs, who verifies them, and how updates should be submitted. Confirm the requirements for your practice rather than assuming a directory listing substitutes for credential verification.
What terms should I confirm before joining? Ask for the applicable participation terms in writing, including any services or charges beyond free registration. Clarify referral and scheduling responsibilities, profile updates, cancellation or withdrawal, and how patient information is exchanged securely.
Referrals and scheduling
How do attorneys find me? Attorneys and their staff search the directory by specialty and city or ZIP code. They can view your profile and CV, then match you to the patient’s needs, such as specialty, language, or expert testimony.
What happens when an attorney wants to book a patient? The attorney clicks “Schedule Appointment” on your profile. The MedConnect Intake Team handles onboarding, and FCA can help coordinate the first appointment.
What kinds of cases will I see? Mostly personal injury matters, such as car accidents, slip and falls, and other negligence-related injuries.
Can I track how my profile is performing? Yes. MedConnect provides insights into profile views, call volume, and patient caseloads, so you can see what your listing is producing.
Getting paid
How am I paid for lien or LOP treatment? Payment arrangements depend on the signed lien, LOP or other agreement and the outcome of the case. Do not treat a directory listing, referral or appointment request as a payment guarantee. Before accepting a case, confirm who is responsible for payment, when it is due, and how reductions or disputes will be handled.
Can FCA help with costly procedures like surgery? For eligible cases, FCA can review funding requests tied to surgery centers, hospital fees, and other treatment costs while the case is pending. Funding is subject to review and approval.
Does joining MedConnect guarantee patients? No. Referral volume depends on attorney searches, your specialty, location, and availability. MedConnect improves your visibility to PI firms but cannot promise a set number of patients.
Working with the legal side
Will I be asked to provide records or testimony? PI cases often need medical records, billing, and sometimes expert testimony. Attorneys can filter for providers who offer testimony, so note it on your profile if you do.
Does FCA tell me how to treat patients? No. Treatment decisions stay with you and your patient. FCA’s role is directory listing, intake coordination, and, where eligible, funding review.
Practice readiness checklist
Questions to ask yourself before you join
MedConnect works best for practices that are ready to treat on lien and work with PI firms. Run through these first.
- Do we accept liens or LOPs, and are our lien terms written down?
- Can we see new PI patients promptly after an appointment request?
- Who on our team will handle MedConnect intake calls and scheduling?
- Can we turn around medical records and itemized billing for attorneys?
- Do our providers offer depositions or expert testimony, and at what terms?
- Which languages do our staff and providers speak?
- Is our CV, specialty list, address, and hours current for the profile?
- Do we offer patient transport, telemedicine, or multiple locations?
- Have we confirmed written payment terms, responsibility for unpaid balances, and how reductions or disputes are handled for each case?
What to prepare before joining
- Practice or facility name and every location address
- Specialties and services offered
- Lien and LOP acceptance details
- Office hours and best contact number
- Provider CVs and a logo
- Languages spoken
- Main contact for MedConnect intake
Ask about joining MedConnect
Contact the MedConnect team to discuss your practice and the next steps, or request a free consultation. Call (855) 511-1970, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Ask about joining MedConnect | Request a consultation
Disclaimer
FCA MedConnect does not guarantee referral volume, payment or case outcomes. Treatment decisions remain with the provider and patient. Payment and lien or LOP obligations depend on the applicable signed agreements. Medical funding is subject to review and approval. Fund Capital America is not a law firm and does not provide legal or medical advice.
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FCA MedConnect directory and provider network
MedConnect services for doctors