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DWC news - plan-based audit

DWC approves designated doctor plan-based audit

DWC has approved the Designated Doctor Plan-Based Audit. This audit will evaluate the medical necessity and reasonableness of referrals or additional testing ordered by designated doctors, as well as how referral information is incorporated into their narrative reports.

Learn more on the DWC website (PDF).


DWC news - form changes

DWC revises DWC Form-154

DWC revises DWC Form-154 (PDF), Workers' Compensation Complaint Form. The changes allow complainants to specify, if known, the identity of the person or company their complaint is against.

Learn more on our website (PDF).


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Upcoming events

  • November 14: Designated doctor extent of injury webinar (Zoom).
  • November 17-18: OSHA 10-hour construction class - English (El Paso).
  • November 19-20: OSHA 10-hour construction class - Spanish (El Paso).
  • December 1-2: OSHA 10-hour general industry class - English (Austin).
  • December 8-9: OSHA 10-hour general industry class - English (San Antonio).
  • December 8-12: OSHA 30-hour construction class - English (Austin).
  • December 8-12: OSHA 30-hour construction class - English (Houston).

See all upcoming events on our website.


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