About ClearPath Medical Risk Review

ClearPath Medical Risk Review provides independent, consultative medical and healthcare risk analysis services supporting attorneys, insurance professionals, and healthcare organizations. Services include objective medical record review, healthcare risk evaluation, and documentation analysis to assist with informed decision-making in personal injury, medical malpractice, workers’ compensation, and healthcare-related claims.

The practice is led by Misty Hood, RN, BSN, CPHRM, a Certified Professional in Healthcare Risk Management and registered nurse with more than 16 years of experience spanning clinical practice, nursing leadership, and enterprise healthcare risk management. Her clinical background includes acute care nursing in cardiac step-down and vascular settings, hospice case management, long-term care leadership, and Director of Nursing roles across diverse healthcare environments.

In addition to her clinical and leadership experience, Ms. Hood serves in a senior risk management role within a nationwide healthcare staffing organization. Her responsibilities include oversight of workers’ compensation and injury management programs, emergency management planning, regulatory and accreditation readiness, multi-state licensing compliance, and collaboration with legal counsel and insurance partners regarding claims management, liability exposure, and risk assessment. Her work has contributed to significant organizational loss mitigation through proactive risk identification and coordinated claims navigation.

ClearPath Medical Risk Review focuses on clear, organized, and objective analysis of medical records and healthcare documentation to help clarify complex medical issues and identify potential risk exposure. Services are provided in a consultative, non-testifying capacity and within the scope of registered nursing practice unless otherwise agreed in writing.