Court Clarifies Notice Requirements Regarding Initial Selection of Treatment Provider

The New Mexico Court of Appeals ruled that an employer’s decision regarding the initial selection of a treatment provider is valid when it is sent by a third-party administrator. Case: Silva v. Denco Sales Co., No. A-1-CA-36494, 11/08/2019, published. Facts: Natasha Silva worked for the Denco Sales Co. She suffered injuries at work in February 2017 when a box fell on her. Silva reported the accident to her supervisor, who sent her for treatment at a Concentra facility. Concentra is the medical provider used by Denco for occupational injuries. Concentra sent a letter to the ...