DWC Changes in 2011 not Likely, Except Medical Quality Review

By Bill Kidd, Central Bureau ChiefAUSTIN, Texas –  The chairman of the Sunset Advisory Commission told a conference on Thursday that he foresees no major changes in the state’s workers’ compensation system by the 2011 Legislature – but does expect changes in the Division of Workers’ Compensation’s medical quality review process.Sen. Glenn Hegar Jr., R-Katy, told the Texas Workers’ Comp Forum that while there are significant workers’ compensation issues that could be the subject of bills, “I don’t think they will go very far.&rdqu...