New York S04518 clarifies that communications between a claimant's attorney or representative and an injured employee's treating provider or medical.

New York S04518 amends the workers' compensation law to clarify that certain communications between a claimant's attorney or representative and an injured employee's treating provider or a claimant's medical consultant are not considered improper influence or an attempt to improperly influence. This includes communications made in the presence of the injured employee's physician. The bill ensures that such communications do not serve as a basis to diminish or preclude the opinion of the treating provider or medical consultant. This act takes effect immediately.

New York S04518 clarifies that communications between a claimant's attorney or representative and an injured employee's treating provider or medical.

New York S04518 amends the workers' compensation law to clarify that certain communications between a claimant's attorney or representative and an injured employee's treating provider or a claimant's medical consultant are not considered improper influence or an attempt to improperly influence. This includes communications made in the presence of the injured employee's physician. The bill ensures that such communications do not serve as a basis to diminish or preclude the opinion of the treating provider or medical consultant. This act takes effect immediately.