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About Us
Brigham and Associates, Inc. was
founded in 1995, and is recognized as the nation's
leading resources on impairment and disability
evaluation. For over
13 years we have listened to
our clients, surpassed expectations, and developed
the reputation of being thorough and impartial. Our
excellent staff, advanced Web-based technology and
database systems, and best practices protocols
provide you with cost-effective, high quality
services, including
consultation, case reviews, audits, training, and
educational services.
Our physicians (allopathic, osteopathic,
chiropractic) and consultants are highly qualified
in assessing medicolegal issues. We work with you to
understand the issues you face and answer your
specific questions, with supportable conclusions,
whether this is for a specific case or for your
organization.
Why Brigham & Associates? 15 Principles for
Excellence
| Core values:
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Integrity, service and
excellence. |
| Credentials:
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Impeccable credentials with
internationally recognized
expertise, involved in leadership
positions with the AMA in the
development of the AMA Guides
Fourth, Fifth and Sixth Editions,
and trusted consultants. |
| Credibility:
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Our conclusions are based solely
on the facts presented and
appropriate application of the
Guides. |
| Customer
service: |
Our client service
representatives and our entire
professional staff are dedicated to
superb customer service. |
| Database:
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The nation’s largest and most
sophisticated database of
information on impairment
assessments (a component of
IRIS™).
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| Experience:
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Years of experience in performing
thousands of impairment ratings
and reviews throughout the United States.
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| Expertise:
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Expertise in both the Fifth
Edition and the new Sixth Edition of
the AMA Guides: in the future we can
perform analysis per the Sixth
Edition (Dr. Brigham served as the
Senior Contributing Editor and
authored the musculoskeletal
chapters). |
| On-line
referral process: |
Very convenient online referral
process that may be integrated
directly into your systems, if
desired. |
| Online
training: |
We offer unique resources of
24/7 training on the Guides. |
| Pricing: |
Based on our expertise and
systems, we are able to be efficient
in performing reviews and therefore
provide the strongest value
proposition. |
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Relationships: |
We have built many strong
relationships with clients through
consultation, reviews and training, demonstrating
our unique qualifications. |
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Responsiveness: |
Most impairment reviews are
performed within five days and rush
reviews are available. |
| Specialty: |
Professional staff who
understand the Workers’ Compensation
system and the California Permanent
Disability Rating Schedule; Our Medical
Director, Craig Uejo, MD, MPH is a
highly regarded San Diego based
occupational medicine expert. |
| Systems:
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Sophisticated systems and
technologies for the performance of
impairment reviews, based on best
practices. |
| Testimony: |
We are available to provide live
testimony. |
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