Medical-legal evaluations can be complex, and in some cases, they must be conducted in the presence of an interpreter, especially in a state as big and diverse as California. With that in mind, today we tell you everything you need to know about Qualified Medical Evaluators and interpreters in the Golden State. Keep reading to…
Managing medical billing is one of the most important aspects of running a medical practice, but it can also be a challenging and time-consuming task. This is why it makes sense for most healthcare to outsource their medical billing to third-party companies. Keep reading to learn more. 1. Save Time and Money Outsourcing your medical…
In previous posts, we have explored the Independent Bill Review (IBR) from different angles, including how to request one and if you can file an appeal. But are you allowed to withdraw an Independent Bill Review? Keep reading to find out. What Is an Independent Bill Review (IBR)? How Does It Work? Ad Independent Bill…
Looking to become a Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME) in California? Then you need to get a sense of how the California QME exam questions work. Keep reading to learn more. California QME Exam Questions: What You Need To Know Any physician who wants to become a Qualified Medical Evaluator in California must go through a…
From QMEs to claim administrators and Maximus, the language of California Workers’ Comp can be obscure to the uninitiated. But don’t worry — this short glossary will make things a lot easier. AME, Agreed Medical Evaluator When there are questions about the benefits an injured worker should receive (known as a medical-legal dispute), the worker…
Qualified Medical Evaluators (or QMEs) play a crucial role in the workers’ comp system. With that in mind, in this post, we discuss the steps you need to take to become a Qualified Medical Evaluator in California. What Is a QME? A QME is a physician certified by the Medical Unit of California’s Division of…
The California Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC) has announced officially that it’s extending the emergency regulations for medical-legal evaluations through October 18, 2022. Keep reading to learn more. The DWC Extends Emergency Regulations for Medical-Legal Evaluations The California Division of Workers’ Compensation has confirmed that it’s extending the emergency regulations for medical-legal evaluations that have…
The California Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC) plans to extend the emergency regulation beyond its current expiration date of July 18, 2022. Keep reading to learn more. What You Need to Know As we reported a couple of months ago, the California Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC) adopted emergency regulations that allowed Qualified Medical Evaluators…
The California Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC) announced on Wednesday that it has adopted a new rule that allows for medical legal reports to be served electronically. Here’s what you need to keep in mind: Electronic service is allowed only when the parties agree and written confirmation exists. At the time of giving written consent…
The surge in infections related to the Omicron variant led the California Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC) to adopt emergency regulations for medical-legal evaluations that allow Qualified Medical Evaluators (QME) and Agreed Medical Evaluators (AME) to perform medical-legal evaluations using telehealth. These regulations will remain in place from January 18, 2022, until July 19, 2022,…