As part of our mission to help QMEs and AMEs stay on top of compliance and best practices, we’ve summarized two key updates for California QME that directly impact the way you work and report. 1. AB 1293 Passes Senate
Congratulations on passing the California Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME) exam! Becoming a QME is a significant achievement, but now comes the crucial next step: setting up your practice and ensuring you’re ready to receive QME case assignments. Here’s a step-by-step
Qualified Medical Evaluators (QMEs) often overlook the hidden costs of mailing and shredding paper correspondence. From appointment notifications to final reports, relying on traditional mailing is expensive and inefficient. Switching to email offers a faster, more secure, and cost-effective alternative. Learn how electronic communication can streamline your workflow, cut expenses, and improve efficiency in medical-legal practices.
When you’re an Independent Medical Examiner, you’re managing complex medical records, summarizing patient histories, or transcribing notes. The right vendor services support can make all the difference.
Below are some best practices to ensure you have the right supporting documentation to get your med-legal bills paid. To schedule an evaluation through Simplexam: Scenarios to charge for a Missed Appointment (ML200): Supporting Documentation needed for a Missed Appointment:
It’s important to stay on top of regulatory changes and Simplexam has got you covered. Below is the latest announcement from the DWC: DWC Posts Adjustments to Official Medical Fee Schedule (Physician Services / Non-Physician Practitioner Services) The Division of
In 2019, the California state audit report found that the DWC had failed to address its QME shortage. From 2013-2018, as requests for QME services increased, the number of QMEs decreased, leading to unnecessary delays for injured workers hoping to
It’s important to stay on top of regulatory changes and Simplexam has got you covered. One of the changes made this year regarding Place of Service affects reimbursement rates for psychological testing conducted via telehealth if the patient is seen
Often, collectors will call the bill reviewer or adjustor and be told “Your claim is denied.” Inexperienced collectors will hear this and give up, mistakenly believing nothing else can be done and that the denial is final. But – there
Pursuant to Title 8CCR §9793(l&n), when submitting a bill, providers should always include: In the rare instance where there is no advocacy letter, providers can supply the “Request for the QME.” Sometimes that might just be an email or fax.