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Assessments you can stand behind.

CVS is a national independent assessment provider. We offer medical and allied health evaluations for insurers, employers, government, legal teams, and the people they support. Senior specialists. One point of contact. Reports written to mean something.

“ The person who takes my call is the person who knows my file. I’d forgotten that was possible.”

Four reasons people keep referring.

Independent on every file.

We use the same methodology whatever the file is, whoever referred it, and whatever answer they’re hoping for. That’s the whole point.

CAT as a specialty.


Catastrophic impairment work doesn’t fit a template, and we don’t pretend it does. We’ve built the team and the method specifically for these files.

The person who takes your call knows the file.

There’s no administration queue, no relay race between coordinators. Our team scopes the work, briefs the specialist, and walks you through the report.

Wherever the file is.

We work across Canada, virtually and in person, and we travel when the file needs us in the room.

What we do

Independent assessments delivered by a multidisciplinary specialist network. 

We specialize in:

Independent Medical Examinations (IMEs)

CAT Assessments

Cost-of-Care Evaluations

Medical Malpractice / Standard of Care

Abuse & Trauma-Related Cases

Who refers to us

Our work supports decisions across the assessment landscape. The methodology doesn't change between sectors. The reports do, because the questions do.

Legal teams

Plaintiff, defence, and in-house counsel needing an independent clinical view.

Employers

Occupational health, HR, return-to-work and accommodation.

Government and public-sector

Statutory and regulatory determinations.

Insurers

Disability, accident benefits, life and health, group benefits.
The right specialist

The right specialist for the file.

Physiatrists, occupational therapists, neurologists, neurosurgeons, neuropsychologists, orthopaedic surgeons, psychiatrists, and the specialists for the file that doesn’t quite fit a list. We match the specialist to the file, not the file to the next available specialist. That difference is most of the work.

What people say

Words from the people we work with.

I have had the pleasure of working with the team at CVS for the past 10 years and I can tell from experience that they are an absolute pleasure to work with. What sets them apart is their communication and collaborative approach; they are prompt with updates, professional and reliable. I’d highly recommend them to any law firm seeking high quality and time-sensitive forensic medical-legal or multi-disciplinary reports. CVS has a deep understanding of what is required to effectively support your case and I truly value our ongoing relationship with them.

Rita Roncato

Senior Law Clerk, McNally Gervan Injury & Insurance Lawyers

As a personal injury law clerk, managing complex accident benefits and tort matters, we have found CVS Assessments to be a trusted and dependable partner. Their assessors demonstrate a high level of professionalism, expertise, and objectivity. Reports are delivered promptly, address the relevant issues thoroughly, and are presented in a clear and organized manner. Their administrative team always delivers, is responsive and extremely efficient, making the scheduling process seamless for both counsel and clients. We value their commitment to excellence and would highly recommend their services to legal professionals, insurers, and clients alike.

Franca Recchia

Senior Law Clerk, Badre Law Professional Corporation

I've worked with CVS for nearly 30 years, completing the majority of my IME and CAT assessments through them. My opinions have always been respected, their quality assurance ensures accurate, consistent reports, and the team is professional and responsive - especially on complex files. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them to clinicians or clients seeking independent medical evaluation services.

Markus Besemann

MD, FRCPC

Working with CVS and their team, particularly Stu, has been a privilege for more than 10 years. CVS excels at finding highly credentialed experts on short notice, including those with unique sub-specialties or expertise in novel cases. They consistently demonstrate exceptional problem-solving, professionalism and ethical integrity.

In an increasingly complex expert referral market, CVS does everything an assessment company should - and nothing it shouldn’t. They go above and beyond, while maintaining reasonable pricing. CVS is a tremendous benefit to our business and a pleasure to work with. I highly recommend their services.

Warren WhiteKnight Partner, Bergeron Clifford Injury Lawyers
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Wherever the file is,
we’re there.

We work with referral partners across Canada, virtually and on the ground. The file doesn’t sit waiting because of geography.