The primary care provider knows the patient's history which promotes continuity of care.
Employees usually have ultimate choice of provider.
You can strongly encourage employees to go to their primary care provider, but under current workers' compensation laws, employees may have the option to go to their provider of choice. You will only receive information needed to accommodate the employee. The disability manager communicates with the employees and their providers, and facilitates appropriate medical treatment and vocational services when necessary. Commitment to make a good faith effort to safely accommodate activity recommendations as set forth in the AP form for all employees regardless of the origins of their injuries or illnesses.