Managing your medical practice effectively requires a strategic approach. From hiring and retaining staff to building efficient workflows, effective medical practice management requires a comprehensive management plan. In this blog, we share some essential medical practice management tips to help you enhance your practice’s efficiency and profitability. 1. Prioritize Patient Care Providing excellent patient care…
California attracts people from around the world, and health professionals are no exception. With that in mind, it’s not surprising that physicians often wonder if they can take the Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME) Examination outside of California. In today’s post, we provide an answer. What Do QMEs Do, Exactly? Qualified Medical Evaluators are healthcare professionals…
Physicians looking to become Qualified Medical Evaluators (QMEs) in California must pass a competency examination. But how long does the QME exam take, exactly? In today’s post, we provide an answer and offer other useful tips. What Is a QME? Why Are They Important? The acronym QME is short for “Qualified Medical Evaluator.” A QME…
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…
Being a doctor is no easy task. It requires more than hard work and dedication; it necessitates exceptional time management skills. Doctors are confronted with numerous responsibilities daily, from managing their practice to responding to patient emergencies. The demands of working long hours can make it difficult for doctors to maintain a work-life balance. In…
If you are a Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME) who would like to improve the workers’ compensation system in California, this is your chance to be heard. Keep reading to learn more. California’s DWC To Hold Meeting on Ways To Improve Workers’ Compensation System The California Department of Workers’ Compensation has announced that it will hold…
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…
California’s Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC) announced the decision to extend a second time the provisions related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Keep reading to learn more. Emergency Regulations for Medical Legal Evaluations in California At the beginning of 2022, the California Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC) responded to the omicron surge of the COVID-19 pandemic…
If you are looking to understand medical legal billing in California, then “Qualified Medical Evaluator” (QME) and “Agreed Medical Evaluator” (AME) are two terms you need to be familiar with. What Is a QME? The acronym QME stands for “Qualified Medical Evaluator.” In California, a QME is a physician who evaluates a worker when there…
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…