WCD Recruiting Medical Providers for Worker-Requested Medical Exams

The Oregon Workers' Compensation Division is recruiting medical providers to perform worker-requested medical exams, saying there is a shortage of physicians. The WCD chooses providers to conduct WRMEs for workers whose claims were denied. The WRME provider addressed questions asked during the original independent medical exam of the worker and questions submitted by the worker or the worker's attorney. Insurers or employers are required to pay the providers their usual fee for reports and fees for missed appointments. Providers who are not on the WCD's list of approved independe...