OrthoLegal Insights:
Commentary from our
QME Experts.
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’ 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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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 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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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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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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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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