DWC: Recommendations From 2019 Audit on QMEs Delayed

Six months after a scathing audit criticized the Division of Workers’ Compensation for its qualified medical evaluator process, the DWC has failed to fully implement recommendations laid out by the California State Auditor’s office, according to online records. The DWC’s lack of implementation — and its lack of communication to stakeholders — has some relevant parties concerned about the division’s direction as businesses and employees continue to deal with the COVID-19 outbreak and its economic repercussions. “Not only does it show a lack sensit...