independent medical exams
Defensible Clinical Opinions
When claims are complex or contested, you need clear medical findings that stand up to scrutiny. The Apollo Group US coordinates Independent Medical Examinations with board-certified specialists who deliver objective evaluations, evidence-based opinions, and court-ready reports—on time, on budget, and without advocacy bias.
What we examine.
When clinical questions drive financial, legal, or return-to-work decisions, precision matters. Our IME program pairs the right subspecialist with a tightly defined scope, producing objective findings and clear, defensible answers to your specific questions—causation, MMI, impairment, restrictions, necessity, and prognosis.
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Mechanism-of-injury analysis and consistency with job tasks
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Maximum Medical Improvement (MMI) determination and expected recovery timeline
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Impairment ratings (using the jurisdiction’s adopted guides)
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Objective work restrictions, accommodations, and RTW pathways
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Apportionment between work-related and pre-existing conditions
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Biomechanical plausibility and correlation with accident dynamics
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Differential diagnosis to separate acute injury from degenerative change
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Medical necessity and proportionality of proposed/received treatment
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Permanency, future care needs, and cost drivers
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Credibility and consistency checks across records, imaging, and collateral data
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Functional capacity and task-specific limitations (sedentary through heavy)
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ADA-aligned accommodation recommendations and transitional duties
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Prognosis for sustained duty performance and risk of re-injury
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Objective testing integration (FCEs, cardiopulmonary, neurocognitive as appropriate)
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PTSD, depression, anxiety, somatic symptom, TBI overlap
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Causation, aggravation, and apportionment analysis
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Functional impact on safety-sensitive or high-stress roles
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Treatment appropriateness, prognosis, and work-focused recommendations
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Imaging Over-Reads & Correlation
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Electrodiagnostic & Functional Testing QA
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Lab & Diagnostics Appropriateness
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Differential Impact on Causation/Impairment
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Actionable Next Steps
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Why The Apollo Group US
Objectivity First
Independent, guideline-anchored opinions—not advocacy.
Right Examiner, Right Question
Specialty matching and subspecialty depth for complex mechanisms and comorbidities.
Documentation Rigor
Indexed records, clear chronologies, and direct answers that map to your referral questions.
Standardized, Defensible Methods
Use of accepted impairment frameworks and clinical practice guidelines.
Secure & Compliant
HIPAA-compliant intake, encrypted transfer, and least-privilege access controls.
Quality Control
Optional second-clinician QA or blind review on high-exposure matters.
Compliance & Ethics
We operate under HIPAA and applicable privacy laws; maintain licensing, insurance, and background vetting for all participating clinicians; and follow written SOPs covering consent, data handling, and incident reporting. We coordinate with claims, HR, and counsel to align questions with policy and statute, and we provide ADA-sensitive scheduling and facilities.
Note: IME opinions should be considered alongside the full evidentiary record, including diagnostics, treating notes, and objective collateral sources.
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The Apollo Group US serves clients in the CONUS and OCONUS regions.