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IME from A to Z Effective use of Independent Medical Examinations in New York Workers Compensation Claims Matthew R. Mead, Esq. Stockton, Barker & Mead, LLP Troy, New York May 25, 2017 PERMA Annual Conference 1 Overview Definitions

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IME from A to Z

Effective use of Independent Medical Examinations in New York Workers’ Compensation Claims

Matthew R. Mead, Esq. Stockton, Barker & Mead, LLP Troy, New York

May 25, 2017 PERMA Annual Conference 1

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Overview

  • Definitions
  • IME Qualifications
  • IME Procedure
  • IME Issues
  • Best Practices
  • Related Topics
  • Police/Firefighter Cases (GML 207)

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Definitions

  • “IME”
  • Independent Medical Examination
  • Independent Medical Examiner
  • IME Entity

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IME Qualifications

  • NYS License
  • Specialty Requirements
  • Application
  • Cannot be a former treating physician of examinee

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IME Procedure

  • Notice to Claimant
  • Notice to WCB
  • Suitable Medical facilities.
  • Reports

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IME Issues

  • 13 specific issues
  • “any other purpose recognized or requested by the

board”

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IME Issues

  • Diagnosis
  • Causal relationship
  • Ability to work
  • Treatment – what treatment does the claimant need?
  • Maximum Medical Improvement
  • Permanency

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IME Uses

  • Initial compensability evaluation
  • Impairment/Disability/Restrictions
  • Treatment
  • Opioid weaning
  • Maximum Medical Improvement (Permanency)
  • Percentage schedule loss of use
  • Impairment severity rating

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Best Practices

  • Choose the right medical specialty
  • Choose the right doctor
  • Ask the right questions
  • Review the report

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Related Topics

  • Police/Firefighter Cases (GML 207)

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Thank You

Matthew R. Mead, Esq. Stockton, Barker & Mead, LLP Troy, New York mmead@sbmfirm.com

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