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Texas Division of Workers’ Compensation Announces April Enforcement Actions

May 19, 2011 - WorkCompWire

AUSTIN – Commissioner of Workers’ Compensation Rod Bordelon recently announced final disciplinary actions taken by the Texas Department of Insurance, Division of Workers’ Compensation (TDI-DWC). The final actions include orders related to violations of the Texas Labor Code and rules promulgated by the Commissioner of Workers’ Compensation.

Copies of Commissioner of Workers’ Compensation orders may be obtained by calling Maria Jimenez, TDI-DWC Enforcement, at 512-804-4703 or via e-mail to Maria.Jimenez@tdi.state.tx.us.

DIVISION OF WORKERS’ COMPENSATION
FINAL DISCIPLINARY ORDERS FOR APRIL 2011 (alphabetical order)

Dodge, William David M.D. of Dallas
Order Number: DWC11-0046
Date of Order: 4/12/2011
Order Final In: April
Action Taken: Fined $4,000; Must attend compliance training for doctors and medical office staff
Violation: Failed to timely file and/or accurately complete TDI-DWC forms, reports or records

Downey, Sara D.C. of Grand Prairie
Order Number: DWC-11-0047
Date of Order: 4/25/2011
Order Final In: April
Action Taken: Take an AADEP-sponsored medical examination and submit score to Division; Designated Doctor examinations will be monitored provided by AADEP; Must submit Designated Doctor examinations for review
Violation: Failed to provide an explanation for the date of Maximum Medical Improvement (MMI); Failed to assign an impairment rating in accordance with applicable guidelines

East Texas Educational Insurance Association of Tyler
Order Number: DWC11-0049
Date of Order: 4/25/2011
Order Final In: April
Action Taken: Fined $7,000
Violation: Failed to comply with an order or decision of the Commissioner

Rose, James Keith M.D. of Corpus Christi
Order Number: DWC11-0045
Date of Order: 4/12/2011
Order Final In: April
Action Taken: Fined $1,000; Must attend compliance training for doctors and medical staff
Violation: Failed to timely file and/or accurately complete TDI-DWC forms, reports or records

Southwest General Emergency Physicians, PLLC of Hollywood, FL
Order Number: DWC11-0048
Date of Order: 4/25/2011
Order Final In: April
Action Taken: Fined $1,000
Violation: Improperly billed an injured employee for workers’ compensation medical services provided

Tarrant County College District of Fort Worth
Order Number: DWC11-0050
Date of Order: 4/25/2011
Order Final In: April
Action Taken: Fined $3,500
Violation: Reported inaccurate billing data to Division

Source: TDI-DWC

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