Mandatory lectures, anti-bias training for QMEs proposed
The California Department of Workers' Compensation on Thursday proposed changes to its rules for qualified medical assessors that would add four hours to the mandatory disability assessment report writing course to include anti-bias training and case law review sessions to facilitate. Other changes to the proposed rules, which the department posted on its online forum, would require that part of the QME training be conducted in person, and evaluators must declare, under penalty of perjury, that they have not discriminated against any party. The department also suggests reviewing the rules for appointing and reappointing QMEs. According to the proposal, providers would have to complete a 16-hour disability assessment report writing course before being appointed QME. The proposed rules would also require QMEs to complete 16 hours of training every 24 months. Under current regulations, vendors must complete a 12-hour course prior to their appointment and earn 12-hour training ...