Which of these issues can be resolved by a QME?

The selection of permanent disability as the issue that can be resolved by a Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME) is accurate because one of the primary roles of a QME is to assess an individual's level of impairment and determine the extent of permanent disability arising from a work-related injury or illness. A QME conducts comprehensive evaluations typically involving medical history, physical examination, and diagnostic tests to provide an unbiased medical opinion regarding the impact of an injury on an individual's ability to work.

In contrast, issues such as quality of care disputes often involve evaluating the appropriateness of medical treatment provided, which is outside the QME’s primary role focused on disability assessment. Billing disputes with insurers relate to financial agreements and arrangements between healthcare providers and insurers, which do not fall within the medical evaluation scope of a QME. Patient satisfaction surveys are subjective assessments of healthcare experiences and are not related to medical evaluations or legal determinations regarding disability. Therefore, while the QME plays a crucial role in determining permanent disability, it does not address the other issues listed.