DWC Hosts Designated Doctor Focus Groups

The Texas Division of Workers’ Compensation will host focus group meetings to get input on ways to improve its designated doctor program. The division scheduled three meetings — one for carriers, one for providers and designated doctors and one for representatives of injured workers. System users are invited to attend one or all meetings. A summary of potential improvements to the program is here. The meeting for carriers is from 1-2 p.m. Nov. 9. The meeting for health care providers is from 10-11 a.m. Nov. 10, and the meeting for worker representatives is from 1-2 p.m...