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. [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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. [...]

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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Medical Evidence, Expertly Reported What makes Arrowhead Evaluation Services, Inc. different from the others? Our values. Since 1987, Arrowhead Evaluation Services has been building a reputation as one of the most trusted providers of qualified medical experts in the state of California. As an independent third party, Arrowhead is dedicated to providing prompt and accurate medical evidence that answers complex medical questions with expert care and professionalism. Our team of leading physicians is ready and able to conduct fair, thorough Agreed Medical Evaluations, Qualified Medical Evaluations, and Independent Medical Evaluations. Reach out to our friendly and professional staff with any [...]

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 [...]

California Independent Medical Evaluation Services and Medical Experts Arrowhead Evaluation Services provides you with a network of certified medical experts who offer independent medical evaluations for civil litigation, disability retirement and Subsequent Injuries Benefit Trust Fund cases in the greater Southern California region. When you need reliable management and coordination of California Subsequent Injuries Benefit Trust Fund cases, we are here to assist you. We maintain the highest level of quality assurance and customer service in our SIBTF services. Our dedicated client service personnel will connect you with the most appropriate medical evaluation specialists available in proximity to your applicant. [...]