OrthoLegal Insights:
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Common injuries in workers' compensation

Common Injuries in California Workers’ Compensation

The California Workers’ Compensation system manages the medical care of a wide variety of accidents, ranging from simple first aid to catastrophic injuries. According to ...
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California Workers Comp QME Panel

California Workers’ Compensation Panel QME Selection

The Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME) panel selection process ensures impartial medical evaluations for injured workers by a primarily geographic model that allows for some degree ...
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orthopaedic surgeon private practice

Hanging up the Shingle: the challenges of private practice in California

“Have you lined up a job after fellowship?”  This is a common question among chief residents and fellows.  In fact, I can’t think of anyone ...
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California case law relevant to OQMEs and AMEs

California Case Law Relevant to Orthopaedic QMEs and AMEs

Almaraz   Historically, this case had an AME who applied a prior law outside of the AMA guidelines, with a very high rating using the ...
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Orthopaedic Physician Burnout

Physician Burnout

I’ve been to a lot of Orthopaedic conferences this year. I’m always thrilled to see the talks on physician burnout and moral injury amongst Orthopaedic ...
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Three different types of testimony for orthopaedic surgeons

What are the different types of testimony expected of an Orthopaedic Surgeon?

There are typically three different types of testimony that will be expected of you. Written testimony: this will come in the form of a report.  ...
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doctor with patient

How to Become a QME

Perhaps you’ve heard from a friend or colleague about QME work and are interested in getting started.  This is potentially life-changing work for the new ...
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