James J. Mangraviti, Jr., Esq. Excellent side gig options exist for physicians looking to supplement their clinical incomes. This post will discuss three popular and well-paying physician side gigs: file review consulting, independent medical examinations (IMEs) and expert witnessing. File Review Consulting File review consulting is an excellent physician [...]
By Kelly Wilbur, Esq. The majority of independent medical examinations (IMEs) are performed by doctors who specialize in musculoskeletal medicine, brain injury and mental health. There are, however, opportunities available for internal medicine physicians to perform IMEs. Internal medicine physicians can be asked to perform IMEs under a variety of circumstances. [...]
A helpful way to gather information from a person subject to an IME (an examinee) is through the use of a written questionnaire. Please see the below sample IME questionnaire. Note that the below form can also serve as a helpful reference for IME physicians when taking the history [...]
Many of the independent medical examinations (IMEs) are musculoskeletal and performed by orthopedic physicians. What does an excellent orthopedic IME consist of? Dr. Ronald Zipper, DO, FAOAO explained some of the elements of an excellent orthopedic IME. Pre IME Paperwork You and your staff should, at all times be [...]
The below can be used as the basis for a written fee schedule for an independent medical examiner. Fee and Payment Policy <Organization> values the positive relationship it has with its clients. This policy stipulates our fees and payment expectations. Independent Medical Evaluations Fees are dependent upon the complexity [...]
According to SEAK’s 2015 IME Fee Survey the average Occupational Medicine IME now costs $1,282. The highest reported IME for Occupational Medicine was $15,000. The lowest reported IME fee for Occupational Medicine was $125. The average length for the entire IME process (record review, examination, and report writing for Occupational [...]
Results of the 2020 SEAK Survey of IME Fees and Billing Practices SEAK is proud to announce the publication of its 2020 IME Fee Survey. The survey was conducted in November of 2020. We received over 300 responses and were able to compile data regarding 56 different specialties. The [...]
The below can be used as a starting point to organize your IME report. This model IME report was established many years ago my Christopher R. Brigham, MD, a national thought leader in the field on IMEs. Versions of this standardized IME report format are used widely by students [...]
By Steven Babitsky Esq. One of the best ways professionals can quickly improve their negotiation outcome is to ask the “right” questions. These questions are a quick and easy way to help you succeed in many types of negotiation. Each question is designed to obtain crucial information and move the [...]
Excerpted from The Biggest Legal Mistakes Physicians Make: And How to Avoid Them Edited by Steven Babitsky, Esq. and James J. Mangraviti, Esq. (©2005 SEAK, Inc.) Download Free 646 Page E-book: The Biggest Legal Mistakes Physicians Make and How to Avoid Them Executive Summary Improper planning can result in needlessly [...]