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Qualified medical evaluators (QMEs) are qualified physicians who are certified by the Division of Workers' Compensation - Medical Unit to examine injured workers to evaluate disability and write medical-legal reports.
Qualified Medical Evaluator database. Areas of Expertise by QME Specialty for MD and DO Physicians Performing QME Evaluations. Areas of Expertise by QME Specialty for Non-MD/DO. Search by specialty and ZIP code: Show doctors with this specialty: Within this many miles:
These physicians help resolve medical disputes in the workers' compensation system by issuing medical opinions that can be used as evidence before the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board. The Medical Unit also issues QME panels to injured workers and claims administrators.
QME’s are physicians specifically certified by the Division of Workers’ Compensation’s. Medical Unit. They provide an unbiased medical perspective on the worker’s injury. ‘Unbiased’ is. the keyword here. Unlike a treating physician who might have an ongoing relationship with the.
Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME) Online Training. About the Program: Delve into the intricacies of medical legal report writing and unlock your potential to create reports that withstand scrutiny, effectively communicate findings, and serve as compelling evidence in legal proceedings.
On February 2, 2023 the Division of Workers Compensation filed with the Secretary of State changes to Regulations related to scheduling, remote health (previously known as telehealth), and requesting replacement Panel QMEs. Updates were made to Title 8, California Code of Regulations sections 31.3, 31.5, 34, 46.3 and Forms 31.5 & 108.
The purpose of this guide is to highlight the parts of the California workers’ compensation law that will be tested during the Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME) competency examination. Section I of this guide introduces Labor Code section 139.2, which regulates the accreditation and
