California Physicians AME vs. QME: What Are the Key Differences?
In California’s workers’ compensation system, medical-legal evaluations are central to resolving disputes about workplace injuries and care plans. Two types of evaluators stand at the center of this process: Agreed Medical Evaluators (AMEs) and Qualified Medical Evaluators (QMEs). Both offer independent assessments, but their legal framework, procedures, and administrative demands differ in important ways. For […]