Independent Medical Evaluations

Independent Medical Evaluations (IMEs) – Comprehensive medical evaluation performed by a qualified and experienced medical professional.  The purpose of this evaluation is to obtain an independent, objective opinion of the claimant's current status of disability, functionality, prognosis, impairment, causality, treatment, maximum medical improvement, pre‑injury status, and/or employability.  MLS services insurance carriers, third-party administrators, employers and risk managers, with an IME product that meets unique and specific service standards. 

MLS’s mission for Independent Medical Examinations is to provide: 

Qualified and Credible Physicians – To provide the assurance that the physician and allied health professional being utilized within the IME provider network has the appropriate licensure and certifications verified through primary source verification, consistent with URAC standards.  

Timely Service – A workflow process that ensures prompt and accurate scheduling and reporting services unparalleled in the marketplace. 

Quality Reports – Reports generated by the Independent Medical Examiner expressing medical opinions and assessments in an accurate, objective, comprehensive and timely fashion.  This is ensured by MLS’s Quality Review process overseen by our Medical Director. 

Technology – MLS’s standard setting information system used to guide workflow specific to client needs and requirements and providing users with a Web‑based application and access to a paperless environment. 

On-Site Service – On-site service provided by MLS Client Service Representatives available at a local and regional level to provide on-site service to help facilitate questions and/or provide administrative duties.