New York S00304 amends the workers' compensation law to streamline the process for injured workers to obtain treatment, clarifying that the list of.

New York S00304 amends the workers' compensation law to simplify the procedure for injured workers to obtain treatment for injuries covered by the law. The bill specifies that the list of pre-authorized procedures is to be used solely for expediting authorization of treatment and should not prohibit varied treatment when the treating provider demonstrates its appropriateness and medical necessity. Injured workers in New York affected by this change will benefit from a more flexible and responsive treatment authorization process.

New York S00304 amends the workers' compensation law to streamline the process for injured workers to obtain treatment, clarifying that the list of.

New York S00304 amends the workers' compensation law to simplify the procedure for injured workers to obtain treatment for injuries covered by the law. The bill specifies that the list of pre-authorized procedures is to be used solely for expediting authorization of treatment and should not prohibit varied treatment when the treating provider demonstrates its appropriateness and medical necessity. Injured workers in New York affected by this change will benefit from a more flexible and responsive treatment authorization process.