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On July 15, the DWC revealed its proposed revision to Texas Administrative Code
§133.30, “Telemedicine, Telehealth, and Teledentistry Services.” The change
would permit treating doctors (not Designated Doctors or Required Medical
Examiners) to perform MMI evaluations remotely via telemedicine. The certifying
doctor would only be permitted to determine if MMI has been attained and, if
so, to provide a determination of no permanent impairment. The rule change
specifies that “The term (telemedicine services) does not include an
examination to assign an impairment rating” under Rule 130.1.
The new “telecertification” Rule references Rule 130.2, subsection (a)(2),
which currently allows a treating doctor to provide an MMI certification
without scheduling an examination, so long as the injured employer has been
released from treatment without the expectation of further treatment and is not
receiving Temporary Income Benefits.
Thoughts on the rule draft can be submitted to RuleComments@tdi.texas.gov
by 5:00 p.m. on August 12, 2024.
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