Auditor to Investigate QME, State Comp Programs

California lawmakers on Wednesday asked the state auditor to investigate the dwindling number of qualified medical evaluators participating in the workers’ compensation system, and develop recommendations to ensure a sufficient number of doctors are available to evaluate disabilities and write medical-legal reports. At the same time, the Joint Legislative Audit Committee approved a request to have the auditor review the administration of comp claims filed by workers at four state agencies to ensure the cases are handled efficiently. Assemblywoman Blanca Rubio, D-Baldwin Park, ...