Effective July 11th, the updated rules apply to controverted claims and other dispute conditions.
Effective July 11th, the updated rules apply to controverted claims and other dispute conditions.
Injured workers may now choose any Level I or II accredited physician licensed under the Colorado Medical Practice Act.
Supporters of the bill believe it will alleviate a shortage of physicians willing to accept workers’ comp patients.
If enacted, injured workers may choose from any level I or level II accredited physician through the division of workers' compensation.
Effective immediately, 20,000 residents and fellowship physicians in ACGME programs can now treat injured workers, under faculty supervision.
Topics discussed include proposals for a fee schedule by 2027, employer direction of care, and allowing more providers to provide disability opinions.
In a DWC meeting, stakeholders spoke regarding the timeline of when a physician evaluates a patient, versus other types of providers.
Assembly Bill 469 missed a committee deadline, removing it from consideration this legislative session.
Physician assistants will be able to conduct impairment ratings, while physical therapists are now included in the definition of treating providers.
Passing both chambers nearly unanimously, Senate Bill 109 currently sits with the governor.
Mental health nurse practitioners must hold a master’s degree and a terminal license within their profession.
The third such bill proposing updates, Assembly Bill 469 would divide the state into three geographic regions for the purpose of creating lists of physicians.
First responders with lung or heart disease could choose their own physician or chiropractor if fewer than 12 are available in the DIR’s list.
Stakeholders voiced concern around language surrounding interpreters, contracting requirements, and telehealth.
Insurers would be required to maintain a panel of at least 12 providers per medical specialty, with various stipulations for provider choice.
