DID YOU KNOW that most impairment evaluations are performed incorrectly? The American Medical Association (AMA) Guides to the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment are complex. Therefore, it may not be possible to recognize errors. Incorrect ratings are costly; you cannot afford to accept a rating unless you can verify it is accurate. We highly recommend the review of all impairment rating reports. Our clients are reporting a several fold return on this very effective case intervention.

We are pleased to introduce a very cost effective screening method of determining if an impairment evaluation was correct or not. This compliments our widely acclaimed review services and is applicable to anyone who wants to determine if a rating is reliable; our clients include claims professionals, attorneys (defense and plaintiff), and physicians. This screening report presents our conclusions in this case, however does not include the narrative discussion and explanations provided in our standard Rating Review reports. (For cases where the report is to be used for feedback to the original rating physician, evidence in the case, to prepare for cross- examination, or negotiations we recommend our standard reports.) The fee for an “Impairment Screen” is $95 if the original rating was correct and $195 if it was incorrect. This low-cost option is most useful for screening purposes and internal case management. After your review of the Rating Screen we can provide a detailed narrative report at an additional charge.

Response time from when records are provided to your receipt of the report is usually 5 working days or less. Reports required in less than 5 working days are available at additional fee; at the time of the referral specify the date required – we will do everything possible to provide you with a report on or before that date.

Free immediate access to the Video Presentation – “Impairment Rating in California Workers' Compensation: AMA Guides 101”. As a thank you for providing us with the email addresses of two of your colleagues, we will provide you with two weeks of free access to the Video Presentation "Impairment Rating in California Workers' Compensation: AMA Guides 101" (retail value of the DVD is $395.) We will email your two referrals once, explaining to them our resources, also offering access to the AMA Guides 101 video, and providing them with the option of subscribing to our highly acclaimed (and complimentary) ezine.

Listen in on a recording of the August 24, 2006 teleconference call of the Brigham and Associates, Inc. expert reviewer team as we explore challenges in rating impairment using the AMA Guides to the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment. Our special guest is Charles Brooks, MD, a world class orthopedic surgeon from Seattle, Washington. In this one hour call we explore issues in rating spine and extremity disorders.

Dr. Brigham is a featured speaker at:

California Association of Joint Powers Authority, South Lake Tahoe, CA, September 20-22, 2006: Misuse and Abuse of the AMA Guides

Please visit us at our Exhibit at these conferences:

CSIA Oktoberfest of Learning, October 6, 2006, San Francisco, CA

California Workers' Comp Forum, October 18-20, 2006, Huntington Beach, CA

National Workers' Comp & Disability Conference, Las Vegas, NV, November 14-16, 2006

It is just one week away to the official launch of GuidesIQ - the unique solution you have been looking for to master the AMA Guides to the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment. On demand, high quality, streaming Video presentations and resources on the Guides - the most innovative resource ever available – both for training and ongoing expert resource. We want to share this information with as many individuals as possible. Can you assist us in this process? Your colleagues will greatly appreciate this resource.

In terms of GuidesIQ you will learn more about this next week, and we will provide you with a special introductory offer. In the past, to learn how to use the Guides you would need to travel to seminars, giving up endless hours of your very precious time - and then weeks later you encounter a rating issue and do not clearly recall what to do. Or you would need to struggle on your own to interpret the Guides - often incorrectly - since content may not be clearly defined. Imagine the benefits of gaining access to over 60 educational modules on the AMA Guides and the knowledge, skill and expertise to be gained from the world’s leading expert on the Guides. These numerous modules were designed for the specific learning needs of physicians, attorneys, claims professionals and fact finders (judges and hearing officers). After participating in GuidesIQ you will dramatically increase your ability to perform, review and manage impairment ratings. You can return to these presentations again and again during the coming year to revisit topics based on specific case needs. This resource is essential for your success and that of your organization.

• Target audience: Physicians, Adjusters, Attorneys, Hearing Officers, Nurses, Judges
• Video and training presentations - always available - efficient
• Taught by the leading medical expert on the Guides
• Low cost - high value
• Musculoskeletal and pain focus
• Continuing Medical Education – 16 hours

If you can’t wait the one week to the launch, Click Here – you will have access to a free 40 minute video presentation on assessing carpal tunnel syndrome impairment!