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 ...

 

DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES

Division of Worker’s Compensation

RULE NOS.:RULE TITLES:

69L-30.002Definitions

69L-30.003Qualifications for Expert Medical Advisor Certification

69L-30.004Application for Expert Medical Advisor Certification

69L-30.005Selection of Expert Medical Advisors

69L-30.006Temporary Expert Medical Advisors

69L-30.007Expert Medical Advisor Responsibilities

69L-30.008Billing and Reimbursement for Expert Medical Advisor

69L-30.010Expert Medical Advisor Decertification

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: 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.

SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: Certification of Expert Medical Advisors.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: 440.13(9), 440.591 FS.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 440.13(9) FS.

IF REQUESTED IN WRITING AND NOT DEEMED UNNECESSARY BY THE AGENCY HEAD, A RULE DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP WILL BE HELD AT THE DATE, TIME AND PLACE SHOWN BELOW:

DATE AND TIME: Thursday, July 17, 2014, 10:00 a.m. ‒ 12:00 Noon

PLACE: Room 102, Hartman Building, 2012 Capital Circle Southeast, Tallahassee, Florida

Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations to participate in this workshop/meeting is asked to advise the agency at least 5 days before the workshop/meeting by contacting: Eric Lloyd, [phone], [e-mail]. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the agency using the Florida Relay Service, 1(800)955-8771 (TDD) or 1(800)955-8770 (Voice).

THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT AND A COPY OF THE PRELIMINARY DRAFT, IF AVAILABLE, IS: Eric Lloyd, SMA – Supervisor, Division of Workers’ Compensation, Medical Services Section, Department of Financial Services, 200 E. Gaines Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-4232, [phone], [e-mail]

THE PRELIMINARY TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT IS AVAILABLE AT NO CHARGE FROM THE CONTACT PERSON LISTED ABOVE.