Are providers required to adhere to the Guidelines for No Fault patients?
The Workers’ Compensation Board does not have jurisdiction over No-Fault cases. Inquiries regarding No-Fault cases should be directed to the New York State Insurance Department. Added 3/18/2011 • The Medical Treatment Guidelines state it is recommended and preferred that an EMG be performed and interpreted by a physician, Board Certified in Neurology or Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Can physical therapists or chiropractors also perform EMG’s? The Medical Treatment Guidelines are evidence based standards of care and best practices for the medical treatment of work related injuries. The recommendation that EMG’s be performed and interpreted by a physician, Board Certified in Neurology or Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation are part of the best practices for medical treatment. Electro-diagnostic tests can be highly variable in medical practice, being both patient and operator dependent. The recommendation that only Board Certified physicians perform and interpret these tests is a
