We need to spell out just what procedures have to be followed when treating injured workers. I don't believe the workers' compensation system we had was so completely wrong. We had a good system that needed some work. The most important thing is that we assess the injured worker fairly and quickly. There are, no doubt, some problems.
Costs are one of the primary concerns.
I'm opposed to separate fee schedules for different providers. Assessments, evaluation, or treatment requires the same skills no matter who the provider is. I'm very much in favor of the disability rather than impairment system. It protects the injured worker. I'm in agreement that we need more standardization in procedures to measure disability.