DWC Sets Hearing on Designated Doctor Exam Issues for Oct. 15

The Texas Division of Workers’ Compensation is accepting comments in advance of an Oct. 15 public hearing on a proposed rule concerning guidelines for examination by a treating doctor or referral doctor after a designated doctor examination to address issues other than certification of maximum medical improvement (MMI) and the evaluation of permanent impairment.The hearing is set for 1:30 p.m. in the Tippy Foster Conference Room of the DWC at 7551 Metro Center Drive in Austin. The rule is intended to implement relevant amendments in Texas Labor Code Section 408.0041, which were enacted b...