DWC 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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The Guardian Group, LLC Welcomes Psychiatrist and Qualified Medical Evaluator: Dr. Allison Munn
Post by : Admin | Post on : March 11, 2025 at 10:48 pm
Dr. Allison Munn has joined The Guardian Group, bringing her extensive expertise in psychiatry and medical-legal evaluations to serve injured workers throughout California. With a professional background rooted in the California Correctional System and specialized training in Maternal Mental Health, Dr. Munn offers a unique perspective that strengt
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The Guardian Group, LLC announces Fellowship Trained Forensic Psychiatrist: Charletta Dennis, MD, QME
Post by : Admin | Post on : March 11, 2025 at 10:40 pm
Dr. Charletta Dennis has joined The Guardian Group as a Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME) with exams locations across California in the specialty of Psychiatry SANTA ANA, CA, UNITED STATES, March 11, 2025 — Charletta Dennis, MD, QME is a board-certified psychiatrist and is fellowship-trained in forensic psychiatry. Additionally, Dr. Dennis
Read moreThe Guardian Group, LLC Welcomes Psychiatrist and Qualified Medical Evaluator: Dr. Jeremy Bass
Post by : Admin | Post on : March 11, 2025 at 10:35 pm
Dr. Jeremy Bass brings extensive psychiatric expertise to The Guardian Group’s expanding QME panel across California. SANTA ANA, CA, UNITED STATES, March 6, 2025 — The Guardian Group, LLC is pleased to announce the addition of Jeremy Bass, MD, QM
Dr. Jeremy Bass brings extensive psychiatric expertise to The Guardian Group’s expanding QME panel across California. SANTA ANA, CA, UNITED STATES, March 6, 2025 — The Guardian Group, LLC is pleased to announce the addition of Jeremy Bass, MD, QME, a board-certified psychiatrist, to its growing team of Qualified Medical Evaluators (QMEs). With a strong background in clinical care, psychiatric education, and medical leadership, Dr. Bass is committed to providing clear, evidence-based medical-legal evaluations that support equitable case resolutions. As a QME with The Guardian Group, Jeremy Bass, MD, QME, specializes in delivering concise, fair, and objective medical-legal reports. His focus on apportionment, causation, and Maximum Medical Improvement (MMI) classifications ensures that his conclusions remain firmly grounded in medical evidence, reducing disputes and promoting faster claim resolutions. Providing Clear and Defensible QME Reports Jeremy Bass, MD, QME adheres
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