Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME)
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A Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME) is a physician who assesses individuals when there are uncertainties about the benefits they should receive, typically in the context of workers' compensation cases.
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QMEs are required to meet educational and licensing criteria to qualify for this role.
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They must also pass a test and engage in continuous education related to the workers' compensation evaluation process.
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In cases involving medical disputes, individuals with legal representation (an attorney) and their claims administrator might choose an Agreed Medical Evaluator (AME) or a panel QME to resolve these disputes within the workers' compensation case.
Dedicated Professionals
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Prime Medical Evaluators boasts a group of board-certified professionals dedicated to offering thorough medical-legal evaluations.
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The goal is to provide comprehensive support throughout the process, which includes tasks such as scheduling appointments, acquiring medical records, ensuring awareness of individual rights, and maintaining quality assurance for claims.
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They must also pass a test and engage in continuous education related to the workers' compensation evaluation process.
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The physicians at Prime Medical Evaluators are highly regarded, having received positive feedback and recognition. They are often favored choices, likely to be selected again for their experties.
