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QualMed Evaluations, LLC Joins the ExamWorks Family.

January 1, 2010 — ExamWorks, Inc. is pleased to announce the acquisition of QualMed Evaluations, LLC (QualMed). The company, located in Mount Laurel, New Jersey, was founded in 1994. QualMed has a distinguished group of American Board Certified physicians in the orthopedic, neurologic, psychiatric and independent medical examination disciplines with exceptional expertise in the area of worker's compensation cases. QualMed serves clients from 14 locations throughout the state of New Jersey.

Dr. Ken Peacock, founder and Medical Director of QualMed, said, "Our stable of physicians has developed a deep and specialized medical expertise and understanding of the complexities and nuances of independent medical examinations. We have sought an opportunity to leverage this expertise on a nationwide basis. By joining the ExamWorks family of companies we will be able to deliver our services on a broader basis, realize our vision and create value for all the participants."

Wes Campbell, President of ExamWorks, said, "I am pleased that QualMed will join the ExamWorks family of companies. Their blue chip panel of physicians and medical specialties both complement and fortify ExamWorks' existing presence not only in New Jersey, but also nationwide. The acquisition reinforces our goal of providing the industry's most credentialed, clinical and authoritative independent medical evaluation services."

ExamWorks is the fastest growing IME company in the United States, offering a full line of services and examinations for liability, no-fault and workers' compensation claims. ExamWorks is building an IME company that is focused on providing carriers with the national presence they need while continuing to provide the local service they have grown to count on.