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Chiropractors in the QME/SIBTF World
July 1, 2024 Chiropractic in the QME/SIBTF World Up and Coming Events by Paul J. Marsh, D.C., QME Chiropractors in California have taken an active approach to better report writing with recent changes and the better pay in the Workers’ Compensation system. Chiropractors are now starting to get back in the game, so to speak. Recently, the California Chiropractic Association held a QME licensing seminar in the Spring of 2024 and we had over 30 applicants. All of the applicants except a few, passed with flying colors. The course was taught by Dr. Paul Marsh, Dr. Wayne Whalen and Dr. [...]
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California Subsequent Injuries Benefit Fund (SIBTF): What You Need to Know
If a disabled worker sustains injuries in the workplace, and already had a prior disability, the State of California provides benefits in the form of the Subsequent Injuries Benefits Trust Fund (SIBTF). The SIBTF was created in 1945 by California’s legislature to encourage employers across all industries to hire disabled workers, without worrying about taking full responsibility for their pre-existing disabilities. Qualifying for the California Subsequent Injuries Fund is a complicated process, which is why, only injured workers who’re represented by a qualified attorney apply. Workers’ comp cases dealing with the complex Subsequent Injuries Fund have been increasing. For attorneys [...]
Benefits of joining us as a QME
Arrowhead Evaluation Services has been proudly serving California for nearly 40 years. We provide physicians with the opportunity to establish a steady stream of income beyond their regular practice by performing IMEs, AMEs, QMEs, and SIBTF evaluations throughout California. Our reputable management team offers full administrative and expert support. Our one-stop-shop approach to practice management provides physicians with the ability to concentrate on evaluations without having to worry about the administrative intricacies of being a QME. We take care of everything, including registration and associated fees for the QME [...]
Nasser Heyrani, MD – Southern California Orthopaedic Surgeon & QME
Nasser Heyrani, MD, QME Dr. Nasser Heyrani is the President of Oak Tree Orthopedics, a private practice he started in 2023. Centered around the patient journey, Oak Tree Orthopedics strives to provide patients and their families with unsurpassed personalized care. His motivation to start a private practice with individualized care for patients came from his years at major hospital groups across the East and West Coasts. He earned his undergraduate and medical degrees from U.C.L.A. He completed his orthopedic residency at U.C. Davis. After his residency, Dr. Heyrani completed his subspecialty fellowship in foot & ankle reconstructive surgery from the [...]
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Scott M. ThompsonCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICERGraduating from California State University San Bernardino, Scott immediately went to work in the insurance claims industry, joining Aetna Casualty in their Workers Compensation Claims Department. In 1993, Scott joined Arrowhead Evaluation Services as Assistant Administrator and was in charge of physician recruiting and quality control. From 1993 to 2000, the physician roster grew 400%. Becoming CEO in 2008, Scott successfully grew the IME department and expanded the size of Arrowhead threefold. In his non-work time, Scott enjoys time with his family, volunteering as a soccer coach, and cheering on the Los Angeles Galaxy soccer team.Flor [...]
About AES
Founded in 1987, Arrowhead Evaluation Services, Inc. (AES) provides Independent Medical Examinations (IMEs), Qualified Medical Evaluations, (QMEs), evaluations for Subsequent Injuries Benefit Trust Fund (SIBTF) and Fitness for Duty (FFD), and Agreed Medical Evaluations (AMEs). In addition, our physicians provide medical review services to insurance carriers, employers, third-party administrators, and law firms. Trusted Medical Evaluation Services Our medical panel consists of over 230 board-certified physicians and medical experts whose medical specialties range from neurosurgery to chiropractic services. AES prides itself on providing superior, impartial forensic evaluations in a time frame that works within our [...]
Subsequent Injuries Benefit Trust Fund
What is SIBTF? The Subsequent Injuries Benefits Trust Fund is a source of additional compensation to injured workers who had a prior disability or impairment at the time of their work injury. The employee may be compensated for their industrial injury as well as for any pre-existing disability. The prior disability may be caused by industrial or nonindustrial accidents, warfare, illness, congenital defects, or by any other means that result in disability. The Legislature established this fund to encourage the hiring of handicapped persons in such a way that the employer's liability is limited. [...]
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Since 1987, we’ve been facilitating comprehensive, objective, unbiased and evidence-based medical evaluations and file reviews, helping us grow into one of the top independent medical examination companies in California. We have a large network of experienced medical experts that provide medical evaluations for all types of claims. We develop our reports using current medical best practices and the best evidence. Get in touch with us to make your IME, QME, AME, or SIBTF process easy to manage and schedule. Our medical experts are qualified to handle any medical liability questions, process documentation, and schedule appointments. [...]
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Independent Medical Evaluations experts@arrowheadeval.com 888-888-5902 SIBTF SIBTF@arrowheadeval.com 888-888-7204 Qualified Medical Evaluations & Agreed Medical Evaluations info@arrowheadeval.com 888-888-0098 Corporate Offices Southern California 1680 Plum Lane Redlands CA 92374 Northern California 8950 Cal Center Drive, Suite #348 Sacramento, CA 95826 Questions? Send us a message!
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Credible Medical Evaluations With over thirty-five years of experience, we have the knowledge and ability to provide the medical evidence services you need. Independent Medical Evaluations (IME) Qualified Medical Evaluations (QME) Agreed Medical Evaluations (AME) Subsequent Injury Benefit Trust Fund (SIBTF) The Most Trusted Name in California Medical Evaluation Services Arrowhead Evaluation Services provides independent medical evaluation services for the claims community throughout California. For over 35 years, we've earned the trust of claimants, insurance companies, attorneys and stakeholders seeking high-quality medical evaluations that settle medical disputes. Learn [...]