The California Division of Workers’ Compensation is sending informational material to a qualified medical evaluator who scheduled an appointment at an address 90 miles away from the address on the panel form, but is not taking further action against the doctor.Dr. Mark S. Shelub is a certified QME with offices in Oakland, Santa Rosa and Sacramento. His Sacramento office was listed on a panel form issued June 14, 2010.On July 15, 2010, the claims administrator...
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Comments (3):
“I have a problem with doctors who do what Dr. Shelub did here, and have experience with several doctors who pull this bait and switch routinely, but in this instance, since neither party objected, it seems to be a tempest in a teapot.”
By: Mullen & Filippi San Jos, 09/14/2012 03:09:02 pm
“This happens all the time by agreement between the parties to obtain the earliest possible date in order the expedite the case. Applicant was represented here. I can think of better reasons to discipline a PQME.”
By: Lana Karhu, 09/14/2012 07:09:31 pm
“I agree with Lana Karhu. Why not do it the correct way? Such as Title 8 Section 40 is violated daily. Make such reports inadmissable and non payable - and let the applicant know that they also can tape record the exaimination and the PQME can also tape record. That would also make PQME nothing wrong with you doctors from padding their profits via depo fees. Thank goodness for 4154 (b) of the Labor Code enough nonsense in WC ”
By: Gary Tobia, 10/17/2012 12:09:03 am