The Guardian Group, LLC Announces Psychiatrist Aaron Abraham, MD, QME
Post by : Admin | Post on : October 14, 2025 at 10:46 pm
Dr. Aaron Abraham Joins The Guardian Group as a Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME) in Psychiatry with Exam Locations Across California SANTA ANA, CA, UNITED STATES, October 13, 2025 — Aaron L. Abraham, MD, QME, is a board-certified psychiatrist who is fluent in English and conversational in Spanish. His background spans academic medicine, comm
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California Cracks Down on Poor Quality QME Reports with New Bill AB 1293
Post by : Admin | Post on : June 4, 2025 at 10:40 pm
SACRAMENTO, CA – A growing concern over the inconsistent and often inadequate quality of Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME) reports within California’s workers’ compensation system has led to the passage of Assembly Bill (AB) 1293, authored by Assemblymember Wallis. This significant legislative action aims to streamline communication,
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WCAB En Banc Rules No Automatic QME Panel Replacement for Delays
Post by : Admin | Post on : May 21, 2025 at 10:30 pm
The Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) issued a key en banc ruling in Vazquez v. Inocensio Renteria. The Board clarified when parties can get a replacement QME panel if a Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME) delays scheduling an appointment. It ruled that parties do not automatically receive a replacement panel when QMEs miss the set deadlin
Read moreDWC Reminder: RTWSP Application Requirements Clarified
Post by : Admin | Post on : April 18, 2025 at 8:33 pm
DWC Reminder: Injured Workers Must Follow Strict Criteria to Avoid Delays or Denials The California Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC) has issued a fresh reminder about the Return-to-Work Supplement Program (RTWSP) application requirements. Th
DWC Reminder: Injured Workers Must Follow Strict Criteria to Avoid Delays or Denials The California Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC) has issued a fresh reminder about the Return-to-Work Supplement Program (RTWSP) application requirements. This notice comes as part of ongoing efforts to ensure injured workers receive timely and accurate benefits. Application Requirements Under California Code As outlined in California Code of Regulations, Title 8, Section 17306, applicants must complete the electronic RTWSP form available on the Department of Industrial Relations website. In addition, the application must include a declaration under penalty of perjury, affirming the truthfulness of all submitted information. Specifically, applicants are required to provide: Full legal name (first, last, and middle) Social Security number or tax ID number Current address, phone number, and email (if available) ADJ number(s) related to any workers’ compensati
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The Guardian Group, LLC announces Fellowship Trained Orthopaedic Surgeon: Brett Fink, MD, QME
Post by : Admin | Post on : April 1, 2025 at 12:52 am
Dr. Brett Fink has joined The Guardian Group as a Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME) with exam locations in California in the specialty of Orthopaedic Surgery. SANTA ANA, CA, UNITED STATES, March 12, 2025 — Brett Fink, MD, QME is a fellowship-trained, board-certified orthopedic surgeon. He also served our country as a Battalion Surgeon during Dese
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The Guardian Group, LLC announces Psychiatrist Timothy MacDonald, MD, QME
Post by : Admin | Post on : April 1, 2025 at 12:46 am
Dr. Timothy MacDonald has joined The Guardian Group as a Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME) with exam locations across California in the specialty of Psychiatry. SANTA ANA, CA, UNITED STATES, March 12, 2025 — Dr. Timothy MacDonald is a board-certified psychiatrist with extensive experience in inpatient, emergency, and correctional mental health. A
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The Guardian Group, LLC announces Fellowship Trained Orthopaedic Surgeon: Wes Madsen, MD, QME
Post by : Admin | Post on : April 1, 2025 at 12:24 am
Wes Madsen MD QME, a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon, has joined The Guardian Group as a Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME) in the specialties of Spine and Orthopaedic Surgery. SANTA ANA, CA, UNITED STATES, March 11, 2025 — Wes Madsen MD QME is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon. He is also fellowship-trained in Adult Reconstruction. In addi
Read moreThe Guardian Group, LLC announces Fellowship Trained Pain/PM&R Specialist: Renuka Rudra, MD, QME
Post by : Admin | Post on : March 31, 2025 at 11:09 pm
Dr. Renuka Rudra has joined The Guardian Group as a Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME). She specializes in Pain Medicine and Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation. About Dr. Renuka Rudra SANTA ANA, CA, UNITED STATES, March 11, 2025 — Renuka Tania R
Dr. Renuka Rudra has joined The Guardian Group as a Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME). She specializes in Pain Medicine and Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation. About Dr. Renuka Rudra SANTA ANA, CA, UNITED STATES, March 11, 2025 — Renuka Tania Rudra, MD, QME is a Board-Certified specialist in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation and Pain Medicine. She is also fellowship-trained in Chronic Pain Management.In addition to her clinical training, Dr. Rudra has published research on pain medicine and presented at national conferences. Moreover, she has held leadership roles, including serving as Chair of the Trainee Committee at the Pennsylvania Pain Society.Currently, she works as an interventional pain physician at Boomerang Healthcare. Through this role, she helps patients regain function and improve their quality of life. QME Evaluation Approach As a member of The Guardian Group, Dr. Rudra follows a QME evaluation and reporting process t
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AB 1329: Key Reforms to California’s Second Injury Fund
Post by : Admin | Post on : March 27, 2025 at 12:01 am
Assemblymember Liz Ortega has introduced AB 1329, which proposes significant California injury fund reforms to California’s Subsequent Injuries Benefits Trust Fund (SIBTF). The bill seeks to rename the fund to the Second-Chance Employer’s Risk Reduction Trust Fund and aims to reduce costs while ensuring that benefits are awarded to eligible
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The Guardian Group, LLC announces Psychiatrist: Sean Awakuni, MD, QME
Post by : Admin | Post on : March 12, 2025 at 10:01 pm
Dr. Sean Awakuni has joined The Guardian Group as a Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME) in the specialty of Psychiatry SANTA ANA, CA, UNITED STATES, March 12, 2025 — Sean Awakuni, MD, QME is a Board-Certified Psychiatrist who has extensive experience in general psychiatry, veteran mental health care, medical education and research. Currently, h
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