By Bill Kidd, Central Bureau Chiefbillkidd@texas.netAUSTIN, Texas – Health care providers proposed Wednesday using doctors’ treatment of radiculopathy – including following treatment guidelines for ordering MRIs – as a measurement to be used by the Division of Workers’ Compensation in “report cards” for ranking providers.Dr. David Gude of San Antonio outlined the idea to a stakeholder advisory group meeting on the performance-based oversight (PBO) process used by the division. The meeting was held at the DWC’s Austin headquarters. Gude is a membe...
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