The one thing that holds true in all WC jurisdictions, the doctor holds the pen. The only one that can disable, enable or determine maximum medical improvement is a doctor. Medical treatment and medical providers control the Total Cost of Claim. Especially in Mega-Claims, look at the cost splits in these claims, claim costs or disability costs are a fraction of the total cost in Mega-Claims - it is all about the Medical Cost.
Well said Ken - why do you think the industry has pretty much ignored this reality?
The one thing that holds true in all WC jurisdictions, the doctor holds the pen. The only one that can disable, enable or determine maximum medical improvement is a doctor. Medical treatment and medical providers control the Total Cost of Claim. Especially in Mega-Claims, look at the cost splits in these claims, claim costs or disability costs are a fraction of the total cost in Mega-Claims - it is all about the Medical Cost.