The Evolution of MEI

Doctor-founded MEI Pioneers a New Industry

MEI's origins as a doctor-founded firm provide a clue as why it offers more to its clients.

 

Even before 1984, there were already physicians who treated IMEs as a sideline, of course, but they were not trained in legal matters. Maybe they lacked in their ability to generate clear, well-organized reports. Or, perhaps they were reluctant to subject themselves to depositions or court appearances where they might face challenges to their integrity and veracity.

 

Drs. Michael Davis and Thomas Litman were able to use their standing in the medical community as board certified orthopedic surgeons to recruit additional respected doctors. By emphasizing training, board certification and expertise they changed perceptions and created a new standard in an emerging industry.

 

In 1984, they rented a small space in their medical building, hired two employees and MEI was born.

 

Client-orientation Ensures Staying Power

The key to MEI's early success was the guidance provided by the leadership of two doctors. They elevated the quality of IMEs by recognizing the needs, strengths, preconceptions, and, yes, weaknesses of physicians.

 

With the guidance of MEI, fellow doctors developed the skills that met the needs of insurance examiners and attorneys. The results of the evaluation were now dictated promptly. Reports were thorough, well-conceived and well-organized. All questions were answered, and the conclusions were valid and supported by the records and examination.

 

Another important part of this groundbreaking approach was that doctors treated claimants with the same kindness, consideration and respect they would give their own patients. Their approach called for a complete history, thorough examination and review of available records and imaging studies.

 

The overriding objective was - and still is - to provide an honest, unbiased, and complete evaluation.