Can a Workers Compensation Managed Care Arrangement use a physician with a specialty certification in orthopedics or psychiatry as a primary care physician?
The Agency for Health Care Administration has determined that, in addition to chiropractors, podiatrists, optometrists, and dentists, a Workers’ Compensation Managed Care Arrangement may also designate the following type of physicians licensed under chapter 458 or chapter 459, Florida Statutes, as primary care physicians: • family practitioner • general practitioner • internist • occupational medicine • orthopedist • psychiatrist Pursuant to a July 1997 policy change, the Agency for Health Care Administration has determined that specialty physicians licensed under chapter 458, Florida Statutes, may also be designated as PCP’s and MCC’s for specific types of injuries. Further clarification may be obtained from the Agency for Health Care Administration at (850)922-6481. • Reference: Section 440.
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