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California: The PQME Process Runs Amok - A Tragic-Comedy
Posted on 21 Oct 2011 by Robert G. Rassp, Esq.

By Robert G. Rassp, Esq. This story is true. The names were changed to protect the guilty. This story is a great example of what is wrong with the panel QME process under Labor Code sections 4062.1 and 4062.2. There are many cases where claims administrators... Read More

Tags: panel qualified medical evaluator , california workers' compensation , Robert Rassp , California , competent , Deposition , incompetent , physician , QME , qualifed medical evaluator , PQME

California: Notes From CHSWC
Posted on 23 Jun 2013 by Julius Young

The California Commission of Health, Safety and Workers' Compensation held its first 2013 meeting this past Thursday. Here's a thumbnail sketch of some of the more interesting tidbits discussed: Christine Baker, Director of the California Department... Read More

Tags: IMR , supplemental displacement job benefits , liens , CHSWC , California workers compensation , IMR Decisions , QME , qualifed medical evaluator , home health care , interpreter , copy service , return to Work fund , SDJB , opioid medical guidelines , independent medical review

California: The PQME Process Runs Amok - A Tragic-Comedy
Posted on 21 Oct 2011 by Robert G. Rassp, Esq.

By Robert G. Rassp, Esq. This story is true. The names were changed to protect the guilty. This story is a great example of what is wrong with the panel QME process under Labor Code sections 4062.1 and 4062.2. There are many cases where claims administrators... Read More

Tags: panel qualified medical evaluator , california workers' compensation , Robert Rassp , California , competent , Deposition , incompetent , physician , QME , qualifed medical evaluator , PQME

Five Recent Cases You Should Know About (8/20/2010)
Posted on 20 Aug 2010 by Larson's Spotlight

Larson's Spotlight on Retaliatory Discharge, Subrogation, Ex Parte Communication, Volunteer Firefighter, Initial Physical Aggressor. Larson's surveys the latest case developments that you need to know about. Thomas A. Robinson, the staff writer... Read More

Tags: ated , volunteer firefighter , course and scope , work-re , ex parte communication , retaliatory discharge , QME , pain and suffering , qualifed medical evaluator , initial physical aggressor , alcohol , third party settlement , subrogation , called to duty