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Upcoming Conferences

Date Organization City State 6/26/2019 Society for Corporate Governance National Conference San Diego CA 7/15/2019 HCAA TPA Summit 2019 Dallas TX 8/15/2019 IWCI – Indiana Workers Compensation Institute Annual Seminar Indianapolis IN 8/16/2019 Atlanta CPCU I-Day 2019 Atlanta GA 9/9/2019 IASIU 2019 Annual Conference Phoenix AZ 9/18/2019 Ford Richardson 2019 Virginia Workers’ Compensation Annual Seminar […]

Speaking Opportunities for MLE Members

Date Time Requested Topic Organization City State On Site Attendees Remote Attendees Attendee Type 6/12/2019 10:00am CST **OPEN TOPIC** (1hr) CCMSI Metairie LA 40 Adjuster – WC Liab Adj 6/13/2019 11:30am **OPEN TOPIC** (1hr) Sedgwick Claims Management Services, Inc. Albuquerque NM 10 Adjuster – WC 6/18/2019 9:00am MST **OPEN TOPIC** (2hr) CCMSI Albuquerque […]

Speaking Opportunities for MLE Members

Date Time Requested Topic Organization City State On Site Attendees Remote Attendees Attendee Type 4/24/2019 2:00pm CT **OPEN TOPIC** (1hr) JI Companies-York Risk Services Group Austin TX 10-12 5-7 Adjuster – WC Nurse CCM 4/24/2019 11:00am PST **OPEN TOPIC** (1hr) Mercury Insurance Brea CA 50 Auto & GL Liab/BI Adj 4/24/2019 9:00am PST **OPEN TOPIC** […]

IME Providers Nationwide Education

Organization City State Dates Time Requested Topic Number of Attendees Attendee Type Gallagher Bassett -Webinars for Florida offices 4/10, 6/12, 8/14, 9/11 9:30 AM EST Open Topic (1hr) 15-20 Remote WC Adjusters Liab Adjusters National Team JI Companies Austin TX 4/24, 5/15, /24, 8/21, 9/18, 10/23, 11/13, 12/11 2:00pm CST Open Topic (1hr) 12 OnSite […]

What is a qualified medical evaluator?

What is a qualified medical evaluator? 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. The reports are used to determine an injured worker’s eligibility for workers’ compensation benefits. Making the Right Choice We respect and care for all the […]

What does PQME stand for?

What does PQME stand for? Panel Qualified Medical Evaluators Making the Right Choice We respect and care for all the patients we provide medical-legal evaluations for and our physicians are determined to provide the most comprehensive evaluation for you. Our business is built around building a relationship with our patients so they feel comfortable at […]

How long does QME report take?

How long does QME report take? Issuance of QME/AME Reports (Within 30 days from the date the exam commenced): This can be further extended by 30 days if it is requested by the examining physician. Supplemental QME Reports (Within 60 days from the date of the request for the supplemental): This can also be extended by 30 days if the parties agree. Making […]

What is the purpose of a QME?

What is the purpose of a QME? 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. Making the Right Choice We respect and care for all […]

What is a QME appointment?

What is a QME appointment? A QME is a Qualified Medical Evaluation, or AME is a Agreed Medical Evaluation is scheduled when there is a disputed medical issue. A QME or Qualified Medical Examiner is a doctor who is going to provide a Medical-legal evaluation for your work comp claim. It is important to select an experienced QME […]

2019 Medical Lecture Topics

Date Time Requested Topic Organization City State On Site Attendees Remote Attendees Attendee Type 3/20/2019 10:00am ET Fraud and Abuse (2hr) Gallagher Bassett Services, Inc- WEBINAR 5 Adjuster-WC Liab Adj 3/21/2019 10:00am CST Ethics: Fraud and Abuse in Claims Management (1hr) Gallagher Bassett Services, Inc Oklahoma City OK 30 30 WC Adj 4/3/2019 1:00pm Human […]