1. What is the meaning of employer “control” of medical treatment of a workers’ compensation claim?
Answer: All of the above
2. Which of the following are potential obstacles to employer “control” of medical treatment?
Answer: Rogue doctors
3. What is the role of a nurse case manager?
Answer: Attends office visits with the injured worker and suggests treatment plans
4. Which of the following are helpful steps in selecting your designated medical clinic?
Answer: A & B above
5. What is a Medical Provider Network?
Answer: All of the above
6. How does an MPN work?
Answer: Employer subscribes through their carrier and communicates the MPN rules to the employees
7. What is a pre-designated physician?
Answer: A treating physician the employee selected in writing prior to injury and with whom they have treated previously
8. What is the role of a QME?
Answer: Resolves medical disputes and disagreements
9. Which of the following strategies can assist you with “control” of medical treatment?
Answer: All of the above
10. When should a QME be requested?
Answer: When a claim is not progressing
