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 run a small medical practice, chances are good that you have a lot on your plate already. But, even in that case, does it make sense to outsource your medical billing capabilities? Keep reading to discover why the answer is a resounding “Yes.” What Is Medical Billing? Medical billing is the process through…
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…
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…
In today’s post, we talk about EORs, a fundamental component of the medical legal billing process in California. Keep reading to learn what EORs are and their importance to healthcare providers. What Is an EOR? An Explanation of Review (or EOR) is a document sent to a healthcare provider by a claims administrator after the…
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…
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…
In today’s blog post, we discuss the topic of QME doctor depositions, from a definition of QME doctors to the guidelines to bill medical testimony. Keep reading to learn more. What Is a QME Doctor? The term QME stands for Qualified Medical Evaluator. In California, a QME doctor is a physician certified by the Medical…
If you are interested in medical legal billing in California in any capacity, then you need to have a good grasp of the state’s Medical Legal Fee Schedule. In this post, we discuss what the Medical Legal Fee schedule is, plus other useful facts to keep in mind. What Is the Medical Legal Fee Schedule?…