Agreed Medical Evaluations
Reasons to Select Our Doctors
With a broad physician network boasting numerous specialties and more than 500 available office locations, Spectrum offers flexibility in finding a physician suited to the case. Our team reviews reports for compliance, completeness, and consistency.
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Office Locations
A broad physician network with numerous specialties and more than 500 available office locations across California.
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Reports Reviewed
Our team reviews every report for compliance, completeness, and consistency before delivery.
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Dedicated Coordination
A dedicated team understands the unique needs of each case and personally coordinates it from start to finish.
Concierge Service
We value personal connection and believe that exceptional service starts with being accessible when you need us. That's why we strive to ensure our clients receive the highest standard of personalized support. You can always reach a live member of our team 7 days a week, 365 days a year, and you will never be directed to an automated or AI system.
- A live member of our team answers 7 days a week, 365 days a year
- You will never be directed to an automated or AI system
- Every detail managed behind the scenes, from intake to final report
Our dedicated team takes the time to understand the unique needs of each case and personally coordinates the process from start to finish. By carefully managing every detail behind the scenes, we help ensure that each case moves through the process efficiently, accurately, and in a timely manner.
Timeline
While DWC regulations establish the requirements for scheduling and report service, at Spectrum MedEval we pride ourselves on going beyond simply meeting those standards. Our goal is to provide proactive, reliable support at every stage of the evaluation process.
Referral & Scheduling
A dedicated scheduling team works collaboratively to ensure cases are scheduled promptly and required documents are properly served.
The Evaluation
The agreed evaluator addresses the disputed medical issues and provides a medical opinion. The evaluation is not a treatment appointment.
Report Production
Reports are timely, thorough, well-written, and fully supported.
Editorial Review
Our editorial support team monitors critical deadlines and resolves outstanding items, keeping reports ahead of required timelines whenever possible.
Coordinated Oversight
Comprehensive case tracking across physicians, editors, and management keeps every moving part organized and on track.
Specialties on Offer
Work-related injuries can affect claimants in a variety of ways, often requiring expertise across multiple medical specialties to fully address every aspect of a case. At Spectrum MedEval, we understand the importance of having access to the right experts when you need them.
That's why we are committed to building a premier network of experienced specialists across the medical field. With Spectrum MedEval, you have a single point of contact to coordinate the administrative details behind the scenes, connecting you with the appropriate experts and services to meet the unique needs of each case.
Additional specialized evaluations: Neuro-Psychological, Dental, ENT (Hearing), Ophthalmology (Vision), PM&R.
Whether you need an orthopedic specialist, internist, neurologist, or an expert in another specialty, Spectrum MedEval makes it simple to access the experienced professionals you need, all through a single call or email.
A Full Team Behind Every Evaluation
From the moment a case is referred, Spectrum manages every moving part, from scheduling and document service through report production and editorial review, while coordinating directly with both parties' representatives. The result is a streamlined process built to keep agreed evaluations moving on time.
- Coordination with both parties' representatives
- Documents properly served and cancellations handled without delay
- Every report reviewed for compliance, completeness & consistency
- Comprehensive case tracking from referral to final report
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Frequently Asked Questions
An Agreed Medical Evaluation is a physician selected by agreement between the injured worker's attorney and the claims administrator to address disputed medical issues in a California workers' compensation case. Unlike a panel QME, the evaluator is chosen by the parties rather than through a randomly generated state panel.
A QME is selected from a state-regulated panel and is typically used when the injured worker is unrepresented or the parties cannot agree on an evaluator. An AME is a physician both parties mutually choose, giving each side a direct say in who addresses the disputed issues.
No. A physician does not have to hold QME or any other special certification to serve as an AME, though certified QMEs are frequently selected for the role. AME assignments reflect the parties' mutual selection of a physician to evaluate the disputed issues.
No. The evaluation provides a medical opinion on the disputed issues. It is not a treatment appointment, and no medications are involved.
Under California's medical-legal fee schedule, the applicable AME billing modifier increases the value of the core report by 35%. Our team manages the administrative side, keeping the process straightforward for both parties.
Spectrum coordinates with both parties' representatives from referral through the final report, covering scheduling, document service, deadline tracking, and multi-stage quality review. Every report is checked for compliance, completeness, and consistency.
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