Telemedicine Expansion Does Not Apply to MMI and IR Exams, DWC Says

The Texas Division of Workers' Compensation is reminding health care providers that while telemedicine has been encouraged during the COVID-19 social distancing requirements, some types of exams can only be done in person. In a memo posted this week, DWC Commissioner Cassie Brown said that maximum medical improvement and impairment rating evaluations will not be reimbursed if done through video or telephone. “Doctors or other health care providers who violate these rules may commit an administrative violation and jeopardize their DWC certifications to provide these evaluations,&rdq...