DWC Announces Provider PBO Methodology for 2023

The Texas Division of Workers’ Compensation said it will evaluate health care practitioners on three measures as part of the 2023 performance-based oversight assessment process. The division said it will assess providers on their documentation of off-work status supporting how an injured worker’s condition prevents returning to work as reported on DWC Form-073, “Work Status Report.” The division said it will also evaluate the completeness of the work status forms. The DWC said physician assistants and advanced practice registered nurses are authorized to sign work sta...