AME vs. QME: Understanding the Key Differences for California Physicians
California’s workers’ compensation system relies heavily on medical-legal evaluations to determine causation, impairment, apportionment, disability, and future medical needs. Two types of physicians perform these evaluations: AMEs (Agreed Medical Evaluators) and QMEs (Qualified Medical Evaluators). While both provide legally binding medical-legal reports, their roles, selection processes, and regulatory requirements differ significantly. Understanding these differences is […]