At Merit Medical Evaluations, we believe that better knowledge creates better solutions.
We provide medical-legal evaluation services for workers’ compensation and personal injury claims, partnering with insurance carriers, case management companies, law firms, third-party administrators, and self-insured employers. Our experienced team carefully gathers and organizes all relevant medical history—including records and imaging—to ensure each expert has a comprehensive understanding of the individual and their condition.
Guided by the biopsychosocial model, Merit Medical Evaluations delivers evidence-based insights when assessing diagnosis, causation, treatment, impairment, prognosis, and return-to-work considerations. Our team supports clients throughout the entire process, ensuring timely, objective, and high-quality reports. When you choose Merit, you can rely on a consistent standard of excellence and a high-quality report—regardless of which physician is selected for your case.
Our network of board-certified physicians spans a wide range of specialties, allowing us to match each case with the most appropriate expert. We recognize that every case is unique and take the time to understand your specific needs to ensure the best possible evaluation.
Evidence Based Services
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INDEPENDENT MEDICAL EXAM (IME)
Our Independent Medical Examination (IME) service offers a vast network of fully credentialed, board-certified medical professionals from a myriad of specialties. Merit Medical provides value throughout the entire IME process meeting your case’s unique needs.
With every complex claim, the one thing that is required above all else is a trusted, impartial medical opinion.
Let Merit Medical connect you with one of our qualified physicians, and be the trusted resource you need.
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VIRTUAL IME (V-IME)
Merit Medical Evaluations first implemented V-IMEs in 2017 in collaboration with physicians, physical therapists, and software developers. This new take on IMEs via telecommunication connects expert specialists to rural locations in the Midwest region.
On the exam day, the injured person arrives at a partnering physical therapy clinic. A physical therapist or occupational therapist administers the exam on behalf of the doctor, who attends the exam virtually using a high-performance camera and speakerphone system.Our Virtual IME locations:
- Bridgeport, NE at Morrill County Community Hospital
- Grand Island, NE at Restore Physical Therapy
- Norfolk, NE at Jacobsen Therapy Services
- North Platte, NE at Sandhills Physical Therapy
- Omaha, NE at Merit Medical Evaluations
- Ames, IA at Kinetic Edge Physical Therapy
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MEDICAL RECORD REVIEW
Our Medical Record Review service is performed by a board-certified physician with the specialty required for the injury or condition needing review. Our experienced staff is committed to compiling the injured person’s medical history including all medical records, and imaging. The compiled and sorted records are reviewed and analyzed by the physician. The physician then provides an in-depth objective report that addresses specific questions and determines what necessary and reasonable medical care for the injured person is.
Additionally, phone calls with the physician can be scheduled to provide further clarification if needed.
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OTHER MERIT MEDICAL SERVICES
- Impairment Rating
- Second opinion
- Expert witness testimony
- 15-minute phone conference
- Free 5-minute physician consultation
- Educational webinars
To request a service:
Please call our office (402) 827-3001
Monday – Thursday, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM (CT)
Friday, 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM (CT)Or, click the button below to fill out a form, and a member of our staff will follow up with your request.
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Our Independent Medical Examination (IME) service offers a vast network of fully credentialed, board-certified medical professionals from a myriad of specialties. Merit Medical provides value throughout the entire IME process meeting your case’s unique needs.
With every complex claim, the one thing that is required above all else is a trusted, impartial medical opinion.
Let Merit Medical connect you with one of our qualified physicians, and be the trusted resource you need.
Learn more
Merit Medical Evaluations first implemented V-IMEs in 2017 in collaboration with physicians, physical therapists, and software developers. This new take on IMEs via telecommunication connects expert specialists to rural locations in the Midwest region.
On the exam day, the injured person arrives at a partnering physical therapy clinic. A physical therapist or occupational therapist administers the exam on behalf of the doctor, who attends the exam virtually using a high-performance camera and speakerphone system.
Our Virtual IME locations:
- Bridgeport, NE at Morrill County Community Hospital
- Grand Island, NE at Restore Physical Therapy
- Norfolk, NE at Jacobsen Therapy Services
- North Platte, NE at Sandhills Physical Therapy
- Omaha, NE at Merit Medical Evaluations
- Ames, IA at Kinetic Edge Physical Therapy
Learn more
Our Medical Record Review service is performed by a board-certified physician with the specialty required for the injury or condition needing review. Our experienced staff is committed to compiling the injured person’s medical history including all medical records, and imaging. The compiled and sorted records are reviewed and analyzed by the physician. The physician then provides an in-depth objective report that addresses specific questions and determines what necessary and reasonable medical care for the injured person is.
Additionally, phone calls with the physician can be scheduled to provide further clarification if needed.
Learn more
- Impairment Rating
- Second opinion
- Expert witness testimony
- 15-minute phone conference
- Free 5-minute physician consultation
- Educational webinars
To request a service:
Please call our office (402) 827-3001
Monday – Thursday, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM (CT)
Friday, 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM (CT)
Or, click the button below to fill out a form, and a member of our staff will follow up with your request.
Learn more
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