Doctor's Felony Conviction Bars him from Becoming Authorized to Treat Injured Workers

An Ohio appellate court upheld an administrative determination denying a doctor's application to participate in the managed care program for injured workers due to his prior felony conviction. Case: Rath v. Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation, No. 14AP-150, 03/17/2015, published. Facts: Dr. David A. Rath filed an application to participate in the Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation Health Partnership Program in 2009. The HPP is the managed care program administered by the BWC to provide medical services to employees for their compensable work-related injuries or occupational d...