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Amend CSSB 5, in SECTION 4.02, by striking Sec. 1305.304
(page 99, line 46-52), and substituting the following:
Sec. 1305.304. GUIDELINES AND PROTOCOLS. (a) The
commissioner shall adopt rules ensuring consistent and uniform
statewide treatment guidelines applying to all networks in the
state to ensure consistency and equality of care throughout the
state. Provided, however, that these guidelines shall not create
limitations or restrictions on the quality and intensity of care
required to return the injured worker to work.
(b) Each network shall adopt treatment guidelines, and
return-to-work guidelines in accordance with commission rule. The
treatment must be evidence-based, scientifically valid, and
outcome focused and be designed to reduce inappropriate or
unnecessary health care while safeguarding necessary care.
(c) Health care provider payment schedules used by networks
shall acknowledge the intensity level of treatment required to
rehabilitate an injured worker to meet the physical demands of the
injured workers employment and shall not be directed to solely
achieve activities of daily living (ADL).