Whether you need an IME, Peer Review, or an IRO to help you complete the reviews you need, we have a solution that exceeds your expectations.
MCN is a URAC-accredited provider of Independent Medical Examinations (IMEs), peer reviews, functional capacity and fitness-for-duty exams, and Independent Review Organization (IRO) services for the Workers' Compensation, Automobile, Health Benefits, and Disability markets. Founded as Medical Consultants Network in Seattle in 1985, MCN created the first national network of independent medical providers in 1997 and today serves all 50 states with board-certified specialists across 150+ specialties. As part of Emperion, MCN is covered by Emperion's SOC 2 Type II examination.
Quick Facts
Founded 1985
All 50 states
150+ specialties
URAC-accredited IME & IRO
SOC 2 Type II
Part of Emperion
Claims professionals, adjusters, health plans, and payers rely on MCN for independent, defensible medical reviews.
Here's how each of our services works.
What is an Independent Medical Exam (IME)?
An Independent Medical Exam (IME) is an objective medical evaluation performed by a qualified physician who has no prior treatment relationship with the injured party. IMEs are used in Workers' Compensation, auto injury, and disability claims to establish causation, assess medical necessity, determine maximum medical improvement, evaluate disability ratings, and resolve disputes about diagnosis or treatment. MCN coordinates IMEs across all 50 states with board-certified specialists in orthopedics, neurology, psychiatry, internal medicine, and more, across 150+ specialties.
What is a Peer Review?
A Peer Review is a comprehensive analysis of medical records, treatment plans, and provider recommendations conducted by a physician in the same specialty as the treating doctor. Peer Reviews determine whether treatment is medically necessary, causally related to the claim, consistent with evidence-based guidelines, and appropriate in scope and duration. MCN’s peer review process includes complete treatment record analysis, claimant interviews when appropriate, and consultations with treating providers to ensure thorough, defensible opinions for utilization review, treatment authorization decisions, and case resolution.
What is a Functional Capacity Exam (FCE)?
A Functional Capacity Evaluation (FCE) is an objective, performance-based assessment that measures a worker's physical abilities and limitations to determine safe return-to-work capacity. FCEs evaluate lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, sitting, standing, walking, and job-specific tasks, then compare results against the injured worker's actual job requirements. MCN uses standardized testing protocols performed by licensed occupational therapists and physical therapists to provide physicians, claims adjusters, and employers with data-driven recommendations for full duty, modified duty, or continued disability status.
What is an Independent Review Organization (IRO)?
An Independent Review Organization (IRO) is a neutral, third-party entity that conducts evidence-based medical reviews to support fair and objective healthcare coverage decisions. IROs evaluate cases involving medical necessity, experimental or investigational treatments, and plan policy interpretation, providing unbiased clinical determinations that align with federal, state, and accreditation standards. At MCN, our URAC-accredited IRO delivers specialty-matched, independent reviews performed by board-certified physicians in active practice. These reviews support utilization management processes, appeals, and legally mandated external reviews, ensuring decisions are clinically sound, compliant, and free from conflicts of interest.
WHAT WE DOWe are deeply committed to understanding our clients and their IME, Peer Review and IRO needs, allowing us to provide the highest level of personal service possible. Because of this, our clients know that they will get reports that are fair, accurate, and timely. They also know that we will regard each case and those impacted with the respect and dignity they deserve—no exceptions.
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