Choose the QME Partner that Puts All the Pieces in Place
Equity Evaluations brings the pieces together for your success as a QME. We combine expert practice management with personalized mentorship to support med-legal evaluators at every step. With scheduling, billing, and compliance handled, you can focus on becoming an expert QME—delivering high-quality medical-legal reports with confidence.
Complete QME Practice Services
We optimize your evaluation schedule, ensure regulatory compliance, manage billing and collections, and handle every detail with concierge-level support.
Personalized Mentoring
We help you become an expert QME through mentorship from experienced evaluators, regulatory insight, and case law expertise to deliver credible, high-quality medical-legal reports.
Building Your Brand
QMEs aren’t chosen by a management company’s name—your reputation, your work, and your credibility are what matter. We help you build all three.
Designed by Doctors. Powered by Experience. Committed to Your Success.
Equity Evaluations is a physician-led company built on decades of medical-legal experience in California workers’ compensation. Our leadership includes seasoned Qualified Medical Evaluators, educators, and thought leaders who have helped shape industry standards for compliance, report quality, and QME training and education across the state through collaboration with the Division of Workers’ Compensation. Our informed insight ensures our QMEs stay ahead of regulatory changes and consistently produce reports that meet the highest standards of legal credibility and professional excellence.
Your QME Success Starts with Three Simple Steps
STEP 1
Let’s Talk About Your Goals
We start with a conversation about your needs, professional priorities, and how our team can support you in achieving your goals—whether you’re a new QME or looking to get more from your QME practice.
STEP 2
Strategic QME Office Selection
We identify your geographic preferences and caseload goals, then analyze data on QME panel volume and QME saturation in your specialty. This enables us to recommend the most strategic office locations to achieve your goals.
STEP 3
Build Your Brand with Our Expert Support
From tailored mentorship to full-practice services, we provide everything you need to grow your reputation and your QME business.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME)?
A QME is a physician certified by the DWC to evaluate injured workers when there’s a medical-legal dispute in a workers’ compensation case.
How do I become a Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME) in California?
To become a QME, you must complete the following steps:
- Pass the QME Competency Exam
– The exam is administered by the Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC), usually twice per year. It tests your understanding of workers’ compensation law and medical-legal principles. - Complete a disability report writing course
– This must be a DWC-approved provider. It covers medical-legal concepts, report structure, regulatory requirements, apportionment, and legal standards.
Submit the QME application
– Along with proof of license in good standing, the report writing course certificate, a list of QME offices and any required fees.
Do I need malpractice insurance as a QME?
While not required by the DWC, carrying malpractice and errors & omissions (E&O) insurance is strongly advised as even if you are employed and covered by your insurers insurance, you are likely performing these evaluations outside of your employment.
How much continuing education must a QME complete?
QMEs are required to complete 16 hours of DWC-approved continuing education in disability evaluation within every 24-month reappointment cycle. These hours must focus specifically on QME-related topics like report writing, AMA Guides application, apportionment, legal updates, and anti-bias training
How many office locations can I have as a QME?
Under current regulations, QMEs are limited to a maximum of 10 office locations.
Client Testimonials
“I had no idea how complex QME work could be until I started. Equity Evaluations gave me the mentorship I needed to write comprehensive reports and avoid mistakes. Their feedback was clear, constructive, and spot-on.”
– Dr. C.N., QME – Psychiatrist
“I was completely new to QME work when I joined. Equity’s guidance on report writing helped me to understand all of the complex pieces of writing a QME report. I would have been lost without them.”
– Dr. S. R., QME- Psychologist
“I came from another company where they promised mentoring but would only do a brief review. It makes a huge difference to have your reports reviewed comprehensively by a seasoned QME
who gives you real insight on the nuances of how to think like a med-legal expert. This has been incredibly valuable.”
– Dr. K. P., Neurologist
“Before I joined Equity Evaluations, my previous company had me driving to different locations in one day to complete evaluations. Now, my evaluations are all booked in the same office even if the panel was for a different office, so I don’t lose half my day driving.”
– Dr. M. A., Orthopedic Surgeon
“Equity’s deposition prep is incredibly thorough. They reviewed my report and flagged likely lines of questioning with impressive accuracy. When the questions were asked, I was completely prepared and able to answer with confidence. I truly wouldn’t have known where to begin without their guidance.”
– Dr. S.T., QME – Psychology
“The scheduling support I’ve received from Equity Evaluations has been phenomenal. My scheduler is organized, responsive, and always one step ahead. I never have to worry about the logistics because everything is handled.”
– Dr. B.J., QME – Internal Medicine
“As a new QME, I was overwhelmed by the regulatory requirements and report expectations. Equity made it manageable. Their mentorship gave me the feedback I needed to write my reports—and their team never made me feel foolish or like I was on my own.”
– Dr. M.L., QME – Psychiatry
“Joining Equity was the best move I’ve made as a QME. The systems are streamlined, the feedback is thoughtful, and the results speak for themselves. Thanks to their guidance, I’m now being requested as an AME.”
– Dr. S.H., QME – Orthopedist
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