PDFWAC 296-23-327

What other factors may the department's medical director consider in approving or disapproving an application for an independent medical examination (IME) provider number?

The department's medical director considers other factors in approving or disapproving an IME application, including, but not limited to, the following:
(1) Complaints about the provider;
(2) Quality of reports;
(3) Timeliness of reports;
(4) Charges regarding any crime, gross misdemeanor, felony or violation of statutes or rules by any administrative agency, court or board;
(5) Convictions of any crime, gross misdemeanor, felony or violation of statutes or rules by any administrative agency, court or board.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 51.32.055, 51.32.112, 51.32.114, 51.36.060, and 51.36.070. WSR 04-04-029, § 296-23-327, filed 1/27/04, effective 3/1/04.]