Florida 1st Rules on Authorized Provider Status

The First District of the Florida Court of Appeals ruled that an authorized treating provider does not become deauthorized merely because he changes to a different practice. In Camus v. Manatee County Sch. Bd. , No. 1D05-1110, 03/29/2006, Sandy Camus was injured in 1995 and began treatment for her injuries. It was stipulated that Camus would get 14 hours of attendant care per week at $12/hour. The judge of compensation claims (JCC) approved the stipulation. Camus later petitioned to increase the weekly hours to 16 and to increase the hourly rate for all 16 hours. The E/C filed a petition...