Neuropsych Bill Back Before Lawmakers

A bipartisan proposal to allow a qualified medical evaluator specialty designation for neuropsychologists vetoed by Gov. Jerry Brown is back before California lawmakers. The Division of Workers' Compensation last year removed the designation for neuropsychologist QMEs last year. Neuropsychologists, who specialize in treating brain injuries, can still serve as qualified medical evaluators, but they are part of a larger designation that includes all psychologists.  After the DWC adopted its rules in September, Assemblyman Ken Cooley, D-Rancho Cordova, and Assemblyman Devon Ma...