Get Fast, Defensible Medical-Legal Reports
At California Chiropractic Evaluators (CCE), we understand the critical role that timely, accurate, and defensible medical-legal reports play in resolving disputed claims. Our commitment to claims adjusters and attorneys is to provide transparent, compliant, and reliable evaluations on time.
About Us
CALIFORNIA CHIROPRACTIC EVALUATORS (CCE) was established to alleviate the growth limiting avalanche of administrative and compliance challenges faced by Chiropractic QMEs. Our expert team offers comprehensive, custom tailored support to streamline every component of your QME practice, from the first phone call for an appointment, to dropping the report in the mail, to collecting every penny of your hard earned, and well deserved reimbursement. We are dedicated to enabling Chiropractic QMEs to focus on delivering outstanding evaluations, while we manage the mountain of day-to-day operational intricacies faced by today’s QME.
Why Choose CCE QME Services?
- Industry Expertise: Our team has extensive knowledge of California’s QME regulations and compliance requirements. Our team is led and trained by DWC Continuing Education Provider Perry J. Carpenter DC QME – with over 30 years experience as a QME.
- Customized Solutions: Our services are tailored to meet the unique needs of each QME, whether you are just starting out as a new QME, returning to QME after a period of inactivity, or are a long standing and well experienced QME. We have a plan for QMEs at every stage of their career.
- Reliable and Comprehensive Support: We handle every aspect of QME Practice Management with accuracy, meticulous attention to every detail, and precision. Your job is to focus solely on 1) perfecting your face to face evaluation, and 2) writing attention getting and amazing Reports that cause the reader of the Report to say “WOW!” We do all the rest.
Meet Dr. Perry Carpenter, DC, QME
Dr. Perry Carpenter is a seasoned chiropractor with over 35 years of clinical experience and 30 years as a Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME). As the President of EZ Continuing Education and the researcher, author, and presenter of hundreds of hours of QME Continuing Education Programs offered at EZ Continuing Education, Dr. Carpenter brings unparalleled expertise to California Chiropractic Evaluators. His dedication to QME Education and practice management has made him a trusted authority for QMEs of all Specialties across California.
- Division of Workers Compensation
- State Bar of California – Board of Legal Specialization: Workers Compensation Law
With his extensive experience, Dr. Carpenter provides invaluable insights – from the trenches – to QMEs of all Specialties to guide them through the increasingly complex regulatory and compliance requirements, and best practices for building a lasting reputation as a Top QME evaluator.
- Division of Workers Compensation
- State Bar of California – Board of Legal Specialization: Workers Compensation Law
With his extensive experience, Dr. Carpenter provides invaluable insights – from the trenches – to QMEs of all Specialties to guide them through the increasingly complex regulatory and compliance requirements, and best practices for building a lasting reputation as a Top QME evaluator.
- Over 35 years as a practicing Chiropractor and three decades as a QME
- Diplomate, Academy of Chiropractic Orthopedics (DACO)
- Certified Chiropractic Extremity Practitioner (CCEP)
- Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)
- Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician (CCSP)
- Certified Special Populations Specialist (CSPS)
- Board Eligible, Chiropractic Neurology
- Board Eligible, Chiropractic Sports
- Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME)
- President of EZ Continuing Education.org – and an innovator and pioneer in QME Education
Our Services
Comprehensive Support for Every
Aspect of Your QME Practice
Our expert administrative services address every component of QME practice management and provide you
with the tools and expertise necessary to succeed, and to rise to the top in a competitive market.
Strategic Office Placement & Management – Using advanced data analytics, we identify and secure optimal office locations to enhance your QME practice growth and accessibility. This approach positions your practice strategically to maximize your market exposure, and your income. In other words, “we get your phone ringing!”
Compliance Monitoring – Our team oversees all aspects of compliance management to ensure adherence to Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC) regulations. With our support, your Reports will ALWAYS be compliant with the latest regulations, and best practices.
Billing Review & Collections – Our electronic billing services streamline the claims process to ensure accurate and compliant submissions in line with DWC guidelines for electronic submission of bills. By sending bills electronically, we expedite the payment cycle and reduce the risk of payment discrepancies. We adhere to all regulatory requirements for timely processing. Our system is designed to meet DWC standards, ensuring that bills submitted electronically are handled efficiently and promptly. Additionally, our aggressive collections team actively monitors payments and diligently recovers all outstanding funds. This results in a consistent and reliable cash flow for your practice. With our electronic billing system, you can trust that claims are submitted accurately, are processed swiftly, and that payments are made in compliance with all applicable regulations.
Dictation and Transcription Services For doctors – who enjoy dictation versus writing, our transcription services ensure timely, accurate transcriptions of your dictations to keep your Reports consistent, accurate, and on schedule.
Appointment Scheduling –We optimize your schedule with a system designed to boost productivity and minimize interruptions. Our service ensures a fully booked calendar without the hassles of “no-shows” or overbooking by proactively managing appointments and communication with you. We send timely appointment reminders to all parties involved, including the Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME), injured workers, and other involved parties, all to reduce the possibility of missed appointments. In addition, we confirm details such as the time, location, and the completion of the necessary documentation to ensure everyone is well-prepared and ready to go on “appointment day.”. Our system also includes follow-up reminders – by phone, email, and text message – as the appointment date approaches. This helps to minimize disruptions and ensures a smooth, efficient scheduling process. By handling all these pesky details, we provide a reliable, organized service that keeps your calendar running smoothly and optimizes your scheduling efficiency.
Document Management – Our secure document management system is designed to organize your case files efficiently while ensuring strict adherence to confidentiality and compliance standards, including HIPAA regulations. With robust encryption and access control protocols in place, we safeguard sensitive medical and personal information throughout its lifecycle. Our system enables quick, seamless document retrieval, allowing you to access exactly what you need, when you need it, without compromising security. Whether it’s medical records, reports, or other case-related documents, our solution ensures that all files are stored, transmitted, and shared in full compliance with HIPAA and other applicable privacy laws. We maintain a secure, audit-tracked environment that ensures only authorized individuals can access the necessary documents. This provides you peace of mind and confidence that your data is handled with the utmost care and professionalism.
Medical Report Preparation – Our experienced team works closely with each Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME), pairing them with a dedicated Report Editor to ensure the production of comprehensive, accurate, authoritative, and IMPRESSIVE reports. This collaborative team approach allows the QME to focus on their evaluation while our Report Editors provide expert guidance and ensure that all Reports meet legal and regulatory standards. By handling the time intensive details and intricacies of Report preparation, we simultaneously 1) reduce your workload, and 2) enhance the content, quality, and persuasive POWER of your Reports.
Our Report Editors play a vital role in ensuring the thoroughness and compliance of every report. For example, our bi-lingual Editors assist you with outlining the Initial History in accordance with LC §4628(c), and prepare for you – in advance – 5 essential and required sections of the Report, including:
1) History of Injury – Initial Outline obtained in advance
2) Relevant Medical History – Initial Outline obtained in advance
3) Occupational History – Initial Outline obtained in advance
4) Current Complaints – Initial Outline obtained in advance
5) Activities of Daily Living – Initial Outline obtained in advance.
By providing expert support in organizing and developing these sections – in advance of the face-to-face-evaluation – our Report Editors (trained by Dr. Carpenter) ensure that all the critical details are captured accurately. This contributes to a time efficient, well-structured, and comprehensive report that meets all legal and regulatory standards. This collaborative team process 1) enhances the overall quality and compliance of each report, 2) saves your time at the face-to-face evaluation, and 3) reduces the risk of errors and omissions.
Take the Next Step with
California Chiropractic Evaluators
CCE supports doctors ready to accelerate their QME careers. You may be just launching your journey and eager to secure your QME credential.
You may be building momentum and looking to expand your reach and reputation. Or you may be driving toward the next level of success and market domination in your already established QME practice. No matter your stage, we a growth plan for you.
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