Guest guest Posted June 7, 2003 Report Share Posted June 7, 2003 I just received a letter from an insurance company with a copy of the results on my patient's IME. The physician concluded that the patient's motor vehicle accident injuries should have been " resolved " by the time the patient had sought out treatment at my office (2 months after the accident.) This is the second time this spring that a patient who has been under my care for less that six-eight months has had a completely meaningless IME. I can count on one hand the amount of IME's I've had over the past 8 years. I d not over treat or put patients on top heavy treatment plans. If anything I under treat and always use another expert if there is any question about diagnosis or prognosis. In both cases the patients were African American. I do not know if the adjustors are trying to find people who perhaps might not readily fight back. In both cases the patients were referred to me by attorneys. I feel like the insurance companies are out for a blood sport right now. Is there any thoughts or helpful advice re charting, etc which would help? Thanks, Lilijoy Rothstein,D.C. 2525 NW Lovejoy SUite 404 Portland, Oregon 97210. (503)294-1235 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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