
In 2016, Page vs. Parisotto caught the attention of the Division of workers Compensation (DWC) when 1000's of women came forward to accuse the workers compensation system of discriminating against women (gender discrimination) in the provision of accurate workers compensation benefits.

Applicant Attorney Mason Bledsoe joins EZ QME Continuing Education to expand your awareness of the many opportunities to add (versus combine) multiple Impairments to arrive at the most accurate description of the examinee's Impairment/Disability.
Applicant Attorney Mason Bledsoe shares with us many opportunities to arrive at accuracy in our Permanent Impairment determinations by the use of simple addition of the Impairments.

Sometimes in the course of providing medical treatment to injured workers for the purpose of curing and/or relieving the effects of the industrial injury, the medical treatment causes new symptoms, and possibly even new Impairment. In these circumstances, the Apportionment of the Permanent Impairment associated with the new Impairment can be handled in one of two basic pathways and, in this Session, Applicant Attorney Jon Marlowe shares with us some of the considerations that the QME needs to factor into the decision for one, or the other pathway.
In certain circumstances, injured workers suffer a Permanent Disability as a result of the medical treatment that he/she received. An example of this is a total knee replacement.
Learn the Insider's Secrets of 1) the rules, 2) the reasons, and 3) the roles of the parties at Deposition.
Impairment ratings can be dull, but there's a way to make them exciting! Alternative ratings under Almaraz Guzman inject thrill and individuality into the process. Almaraz Guzman ratings revolutionize perceptions, and make impairment assessments more engaging in the following ways:
Break Free: Almaraz Guzman breaks free from rigid impairment ratings, considering subjective factors and embracing a holistic approach.
Embrace Individuality: Impairment ratings should be personalized. Almaraz Guzman acknowledges this, evaluating claimants comprehensively and inclusively.
Empower the Examinee: Claimants become active participants, sharing their experiences and perspectives for a more collaborative assessment.
The Art of Assessment: Almaraz Guzman allows creativity and flexibility, enabling QMEs to evaluate impairment more accurately.
A Pathway to Fairness: Fairness is prioritized, considering unique circumstances and challenges. Almaraz Guzman promotes a just and empathetic system.
Conclusion: Almaraz/Guzman alternative impairment ratings bring excitement to the process. By embracing individuality, empowering claimants, and promoting fairness, assessments become engaging and inclusive. It's time now for YOU to embrace this vibrant opportunity of impairment evaluations, and ratings!
In this Live Video, Steve Feinberg M.D. QME shows you exactly HOW to provide alternative impairment ratings, and how to make them stick.
Here, we review actual examples of alternative impairment ratings for 1) headaches, 2) upper extremity, and 3) lower extremity and, we explain how to support your opinion for an alternative impairment rating with substantial medical evidence.
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