15824112, 69L-30.002 - Florida Administrative Rules, Law, Code, Register

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Notice: 15824112

Notice of Proposed Rule

Department:

DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES

Division:

Division of Workers' Compensation

Chapter:

EXPERT MEDICAL ADVISORS

Overview

RULE:

69L-30.002	Definitions
69L-30.003	Qualifications for Expert Medical Advisor Certification and Re-Certification
69L-30.004	Application Process for Expert Medical Advisor Certification
69L-30.005	Selection of Expert Medical Advisors
69L-30.006	Temporary Expert Medical Advisors
69L-30.007	Expert Medical Advisor Responsibilities
69L-30.008	Billing and Reimbursement for Expert Medical Advisor Services
69L-30.010	Expert Medical Advisor Decertification

PURPOSE:

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.

SUMMARY:

The proposed rulemaking represents a significant rewrite of all rules listed under Rule Chapter 69L-30, F.A.C. The proposed rules clarify and streamline the process through which a physician becomes certified as an Expert Medical Advisor (EMA), pursuant to subsection 440.13(9), Florida Statutes. The proposed rulemaking includes the addition of an online application and certification process, tutorial and a list of certified EMAs through which each physician is responsible for updating their profile to reflect any changes to the physician’s current information. The proposed rulemaking also provides a website address to access the on-line certification and certificate issuance process, the tutorial, and the list of certified EMAs.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

440.13(9), 440.591, F.S.

LAW:

440.13(9), F.S.

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

3/24/2015 Vol. 41/57

COMMENTS:

From 3/24/2015 To 4/14/2015 (21 Days)
The public comment period for this notice has already expired.

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

No reference(s).

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