Along with the shield against tort claims that arise out of and in the course of employment, Employers have the unique right of controlling who the injured Employee treats with after the accident. The Employer is required to post a list of physicians who the Employer has confidence will treat its Employee’s fairly. This list of often referred to as the “Panel of Physicians.”
Employer may maintain a traditional panel of physicians that shall consist of at least six (6) non-associated physicians. Employers are allowed to have more than six physicians on this panel as well. The minimum panel shall include (more…)
