Insurers Want DWC Review on Pain Management, Morphine Pumps

By Bill Kidd, Central Bureau ChiefInsurers say the Texas Division of Workers’ Compensation should expand its proposed 2013 medical quality review audit plan to include a broader look at pain management issues – including the use of morphine pumps by injured workers.Workers’ compensation carriers say the proposed audit categories are important, but want additional or expanded audits, including a look at pain treatment in non-legacy claims under the DWC pharmacy formulary.Other topics recommended for study include comparing health care provided by workers’ compensation ne...