Serving California
QME Management Company for Physician Practices
As part of our commitment to physician equity, our QME management company is transparent about our industry-leading compensation structure. We offer a 70% distribution to our physicians, significantly surpassing the industry standard of 60%. We believe that providing the best compensation rate is the foundation for a long and successful partnership.
Same Work
More Income
Most QME management companies keep around 40%, leaving doctors with roughly $1,200 per evaluation.
A comprehensive evaluation averages $2,015. With our 70% distribution model, doctors take home about $1,400 per evaluation — the highest in the industry.
The Real Impact of 70% vs. 60% Distribution
Our QME Practice Management Services
We provide an array of services that include marketing and location selection to maximize our physicians’ QME opportunities.
New Physicians
Newly certified as a QME? Our QME management company helps you start strong with training, report support, strategic case placement, and a 70% distribution—well above the standard 60%.
Established Physicians
Already built your QME credentials? Sound Medical Evaluators helps you streamline your QME practice, boost case volume, and maximize earnings with expert support and proven infrastructure.
Promise
Our Promise To Our Doctors
Establishing yourself as a successful QME specialist requires strategy, patience, and guidance. At Sound Medical Evaluators, a leading medical evaluation management and physician practice management company, we understand how to stay ahead of the competition—because physicians for physicians founded us.
In addition to our competitive compensation, we offer a range of benefits, including:
- Over 50 locations across Northern, Central, and Southern California
- Proprietary, tested location algorithm to maximize evaluations
- Transcription and record editing services
- Errors and Omissions Insurance available for all reports
- Personalized consultations on report writing and strategies for success
- An industry-leading compensation structure
Partner with a trusted QME management company to grow and strengthen your practice
Partner with Sound Medical Evaluators for expert QME practice management solutions. We provide the tools, guidance, and operational support needed to expand your practice and achieve long-term success in the medical evaluation field.
How can a QME Management Company help my practice grow?
As a leader in medical evaluation management, Sound Medical Evaluators offers services designed to optimize your evaluations. Our strategic office listings enhance your practice’s accessibility and visibility. We provide expert report editing by experienced physicians to ensure clarity, precision, and high-quality evaluations. Additionally, our expedited record review services streamline processing, allowing you to focus on delivering accurate and exceptional evaluations.
What services are typically included in QME practice management?
QME practice management typically includes comprehensive support across the evaluation and reporting process. At Sound Medical Evaluators, these services cover report writing support, detailed quality analysis, and professional medical transcription. Physicians also receive expert guidance throughout each stage of the evaluation to ensure reports are accurate, impartial, and well-structured. The focus is on producing clear, thorough evaluations that meet regulatory expectations and are easily understood by judges and attorneys. Through ongoing consultation and quality oversight, medical evaluation management helps maintain high standards of consistency, reliability, and efficiency in every report.
What Specialties Do You Cover For Physicians?
As a leading QME management provider, we support a wide range of medical specialties, with nearly every board-certified field eligible for qualified medical evaluations. For a complete list of covered specialties, please refer to the official scope of practice provided by the California Division of Workers’ Compensation. Our extensive network ensures we can meet the diverse needs of clients with expertise across multiple disciplines.
How Does The QME Appointment Scheduling Process Work?
The appointment scheduling process is straightforward and efficient. Initially, a scheduler contacts us via phone or email to request an appointment. We then provide the earliest available date and time based on our current schedule. The scheduler may either confirm the proposed date or request an alternative. Once the date and time are confirmed, we proceed with preparing the necessary notification forms to finalize the appointment. This process ensures timely and accurate scheduling to meet the needs of all parties involved.
Is working with a QME Management Company compliant with California DWC requirements?
Yes. Reputable QME management companies operate within California DWC guidelines and ensure that administrative support does not interfere with a physician’s medical judgment. The physician always retains full control over clinical decisions and final report content.
Who should work with a QME Management Company?
Companies like Sound Medical Evaluators are ideal for physicians who are new to the QME process, expanding their evaluation volume, or seeking to improve efficiency and compliance. Both solo practitioners and multi-physician practices benefit from structured medical evaluation management support.