Published on: 18476771. The purpose of the changes being made to Rules 69L-30.002, 69L-30.003, 69L-30.004, 69L-30.006, 69L-30.007, and 69L-30.010, F.A.C., are to reflect statutory changes allowing Judges of Compensation Claims to appoint temporary Expert Medical Advisors, to update the address for the website on which application for Expert Medical Advisor certification is made, and to add final orders finding that a physician engaged in overutilization, as defined in section 440.13(8), Florida Statutes, to the list of final orders which disqualify a physician from eligibility for Expert Medical Advisor certification.
Published on: 18291016. The purpose of the changes being made to Rules 69L-30.002, 69L-30.003, 69L-30.004, 69L-30.006, 69L-30.007, and 69L-30.010, F.A.C., are to reflect statutory changes allowing Judges of Compensation Claims to appoint temporary Expert Medical Advisors, to update the address for the website on which application for Expert Medical Advisor certification is made, and to add final orders finding that a physician engaged in overutilization, as defined in section 440.13(8), Florida Statutes, to the list of final orders which disqualify a physician from eligibility for Expert Medical Advisor certification.
Published on: 16452866. Definitions, Qualifications for Expert Medical Advisor Certification, Application for Expert Medical Advisor Certification, Selection of Expert Medical Advisors, Temporary Expert Medical Advisors, Expert Medical Advisor Responsibilities, Billing and Reimbursement for Expert Medical Advisor, Expert Medical Advisor Decertification
Published on: 15828477. Definitions, Qualifications for Expert Medical Advisor Certification, Application for Expert Medical Advisor Certification, Selection of Expert Medical Advisors, Temporary Expert Medical Advisors, Expert Medical Advisor Responsibilities, Billing and Reimbursement for Expert Medical Advisor
Published on: 15824112. The proposed rulemaking significantly rewrites the existing rule chapter to clarify and streamline the process by which a physician becomes certified as an Expert Medical Advisor (“EMA”), pursuant to subsection 440.13(9), F.S. The proposed rulemaking also introduces an on-line certification and certificate issuance process that includes an “EMA Tutorial.” The EMA Tutorial is an educational resource designed to educate and test the knowledge of EMA applicants on section 440.13, F.S., and the rules governing the provision of medical treatment and care under Florida’s Workers’ Compensation System.
Published on: 14744405. The purpose and effect of the proposed rule development is to amend all rules listed under the existing rule chapter to clarify and streamline the process through which a physician provides documentation that he or she possesses the qualifications required to be certified as an Expert Medical Advisor (“EMA”), pursuant to subsection 440.13(9), F.S. The proposed rulemaking also introduces an on-line certification and certificate issuance process that includes an “EMA Tutorial.” The EMA Tutorial is an educational resource designed to educate and test the knowledge of EMA applicants on section 440.13, F.S., and rules governing the provision of medical treatment and care under Florida’s Workers’ Compensation System.