Passing the mandatory examination is just one of the steps you need to take as a QME in California. Once you pass the exam, there are other situations you will need to handle. For example, what happens if you want to add or substitute an office location? In today’s blog, we tell you everything you…
If you are a Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME) in California, understanding the medical legal evaluation time frames is essential. With that in mind, today we tell you everything you need to know about how much time you have to complete a QME Report. How Much Time Do I Have To Complete the QME Report? QMEs…
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…
Like any other test, the California QME examination has specific requirements about which items you need to bring with you. Keep reading to learn what are the things you should (and shouldn’t) bring to a QME Examination. What Is a QME Examination? Any physician who wants to become a Qualified Medical Evaluator in California must…
As we have seen in previous posts, you need to pass an exam if you want to be a Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME) in California. However, as you might imagine, there’s more to being a QME than an exam. For example, is there a fee to be a Qualified Medical Evaluator in California? Keep reading…
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 reviewed some aspects of the California Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME) exam, from general tips to some common questions included in the exam. But what happens if you don’t agree with your QME exam score? Can you appeal it? Keep reading to find out. Can I Appeal My QME Exam Score? Yes,…
The Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC) has announced a public hearing to be held on March 13, 2023, for proposed amendments to the Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME) Regulations. Keep reading to learn more about how to attend as well as the topics to be discussed. What You Need To Know According to the DWC, the…
The California Division of Workers’ Compensation has announced that it is now accepting applications for the Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME) examination to take place in April 2023. Keep reading to learn all the details. California’s DWC Is Accepting Applications for April 2023 QME Examination California’s DWC is now accepting applications for the QME examination scheduled…