Dr. Alchemy is back to answer the question that we answered years ago in our blog post What is a QME? This time, Dr. Alchemy answers it in video format. Ain’t the future great?

Any way you shake it, a QME (Qualified Medical Evaluator) is a physician who joins work comp claims as an impartial party to work comp claims. However, the job description differs from the actual work done by the QME. In this video, Dr. John Alchemy explains what a QME is, and why QMEs are so common in workers’ compensation claims.

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If you’re a workers’ compensation provider, adjuster, or case manager check out RateFast the service that writes your impairment reports with you!

Questions? Comments? Suggestions for podcast episodes? Reach out to us anytime at caworkcompreport@rate-fast.com!

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In California, the AMA Guides 5th Edition is used to determine impairment rating for workers’ compensation. In this video, Dr. John Alchemy examines an upcoming scientific paper that he is participating in, which takes a look at the Guides, and examines methods for revising the way that they are used.

Continue reading A New Impairment Rating Method; Sneak Preview of an Upcoming Scientific Paper

Good workers’ compensation reports need valid examination data to increase the likelihood of the report being accepted by the insurance provider so that the claim can be brought to a close. In this video, Dr. John Alchemy gives practical advice on how to do this.
Continue reading Understanding the RateFast Digital Impairment Rating System and the Process of Claims Settlement

Workers’ compensation reports are supposed to be objective, but that’s not always the outcome. There are biases, old habits, and ‘back of the napkin math’ involved in many workers’ comp claims due to the immense amount of work involved. In this episode, Dr. John Alchemy makes the case for why evidence-based impairment ratings will give the work comp stakeholder a much more firm leg to stand on in claim settlement.

Visit our YouTube channel to see this video and more!

If you’re a workers’ compensation provider, adjuster, or case manager check out RateFast the service that writes your impairment reports with you!

Questions? Comments? Suggestions for podcast episodes? Reach out to us anytime at caworkcompreport@rate-fast.com!

Connect with RateFast CEO Dr. John Alchemy on LinkedIn!