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NYS Therapists - Summer 2010 Updates on Workers Compensation |
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The Workers' Compensation Board is preparing to implement a major change in how medical care is provided to injured workers. New Medical Treatment Guidelines are anticipated to become the mandatory standard of care for the back, neck, shoulder and knee, effective October 18, 2010.
The Board will offer free web-based training to medical providers and their staff starting in September 2010. Details on the training, including CME accreditation, will be made available at the website www.wcb.state.ny.us under Board Announcements.
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