Independent Medical Examination Review

Independent Medical Examination Review (IME)

Since, Healthways Services review medical records/bills, we offer a highly detailed Comprehensive assessment report, a thorough review of documentations, and continuing professional support to case managers, attorneys, physicians or litigation cases.  Below is an outline of how and when services relating to our Independent Medical Examination Review (IME) have been beneficial when reviewing necessary documentations in providing a thorough medical review evaluation.

Workers Compensation Claims

•  Extent of Impairment
•  Maximum Medical Improvement
•  Determination of Treatment Status
•  Permanent Partial Impairment (AMA Guides to the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment, 4th, 5th, 6th Edition)
•  Permanent Total Impairment
•  Claims Allowance Issues
•  Industrial Commission Examinations

Motor Vehicle Accident

•  Extent of Impairment and Injuries
•  Appropriateness of Treatment
•  Future Treatment and Cost Projections
•  Future Employability and Work Status

Managed Care Organizations

•  Dispute Resolution
•  Extent of Impairment
•  Return-to-Work
•  Claim Allowance

Vocational Assessment

•  Return-to-Work Likelihood
•  Employability Level
•  Future Income Assessment

Consulting For All Types of Injuries

Our consulting program represents those who have sustained all types of health-related injuries including, but not limited to:

  • Neck and back injuries
  • Exposure to toxins (including asbestos and cancer-causing agents)
  • Repetitive motion injuries (including carpal tunnel and tendonitis)
  • Burns, scarring, and disfigurement
  • Spinal cord injuries
  • Traumatic brain injuries
  • Eye damage

At Healthways Services, we will provide professional support for health-related injuries when your client have been injured and caused a health impairment. Contact us today, to determine if our medical care experts have the experience and credentials you need in a particular case or claim by calling our office or filling out our online contact form with your specific request and a consultant will contact you.