The AMA Guides to the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment provide a reliable, repeatable measurement framework for assessing permanent impairment and have been the trusted gold standard by physicians, patients, and the legal and regulatory communities.
Access to AMA Guides® content is available through the AMA Guides® Digital platform as well as through select content integrators that license and deliver AMA content within their own solutions.
AMA Guides® Digital
AMA Guides Digital is a dynamic, digital platform that provides access to the most current impairment rating information online. AMA Guides Digital hosts AMA Guides Sixth (2008), AMA Guides Sixth updates for 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, the all-new AMA Guides Sixth 2025 as well as the AMA Guides Newsletter Archive. AMA Guides updates are available exclusively on the digital platform.
AMA Guides® to the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment content integrators
Cadance Software Group
The AMA Guides® Fifth Edition, is integrated into Cadance products to help optimize workflows. Cadence Claims reads medical-legal documents, audit claims, estimate exposure, and help adjusters accelerate resolutions. Cadence Esquire reads the file, surfaces the facts that shift positions, and structures AOE/COE, QME letters, and depo prep before you need them. To connect with Cadence complete this form.
Cedaron Medical
The AMA Guides® are embedded in ImpairmentCare ensuring all state rules and regulations are fulfilled. ImpairmentCare is a specialized workers’ compensation software for calculating impairment ratings and disability benefits.
LexisNexis
All editions and versions of the AMA Guides® are available for subscribers on Lexis+®. If you have a subscription to Lexis+, reach out to your sales representative or contact the Lexis sales team today to purchase access to the AMA Guides content. To connect with a LexisNexis® sales representative, call 1-888-285-3947 or complete the sales contact form.
MCG Health
All editions and versions of the AMA Guides® are available on the ODG by MCG platform. Reach out to your sales representative to learn how you can purchase a subscription to the AMA Guides, saving you time by not leaving their platform. To learn more contact ODG by MCG.
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