OrthoLegal Insights:
Commentary from our
QME Experts.

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An Orthopaedic QME’s Toolkit

The Orthopaedic physical examination required in a forensic examination by a Qualified Medical Evaluator of an injured worker in California through the Division of Workers’ ...
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Over Fifty Years with the AMA Guides

The AMA Guides to the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment is a widely used resource in Workers’ Compensation systems to assess and quantify the extent of ...
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DWC Panel Selection Stats

Cover letters to the QME: what do I do with this?

As a QME, you will receive a cover letter for nearly every report you’re expected to write, including Initial Evaluations, Re-evaluations, and Supplemental Reports.  Reading ...
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QME Panel Selection

2022 California DWC Panel Selection Statistics

Contested Workers’ Compensation claims in California are largely selected by QMEs, who are appointed physicians by the State of California to settle the disputes. A ...
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Maintaining Income into Retirement as a QME in California

Maintaining Income into Retirement as a QME in California

Economic challenges have led to many physicians, including Orthopaedic Surgeons, working clinically longer than expected.  Planning for retirement may require additional ancillary income beyond the ...
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Should I Travel for QME Evaluations?

Whether or not you live in California, you probably have seen colleagues travel some distance for QME exams and question whether QMEs pay well enough ...
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Using a Management Company to Ensure Compliance with DWC Regulations

Staying out of Trouble as a QME: Using a Management Company to Ensure Compliance with DWC Regulations in California

A Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME) practice management company should streamline and improve the efficiency of your medicolegal practice. While QMEs are primarily focused on providing ...
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management company for your QME practice

Why You Need a Management Company for your California QME Practice

A Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME) practice management company should streamline and improve the efficiency of your medicolegal practice. While QMEs are primarily focused on providing ...
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Medicolegal Management Company

What Makes a Good Medicolegal Management Company?

A good medicolegal management company plays a crucial role in assisting QME physicians in managing the complex intersection of medical and legal issues within the ...
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History of California Workers' Compensation

The Great Compromise: A Brief History of the California Workers’ Compensation System.

During the Industrial Revolution, there was a significant surge in occupational injuries and illnesses due to migration into cities and the poor working conditions of ...
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The Role of QME Physicians in Personal Injury Cases

Within the domain of Personal Injury lawsuits, expert physicians play a pivotal role in providing crucial medical insights that can significantly impact the outcome of ...
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Orthopaedic Testimony

Legal Cases in California That Require Orthopaedic QME Testimony

If you’re entering the medicolegal field, the many types of testimony may be daunting.  Here we’ll demystify common cases in California that require an Orthopaedic ...
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