Sec. 413.054. IMMUNITY FROM LIABILITY. (a) A person who performs services for the division as a designated doctor, an independent medical examiner, a doctor performing a medical case review, or a member of a peer review panel has the same immunity from liability as the commissioner under Section 402.00123.
(b) Immunity from liability under this section does not apply to a person providing medical treatment to an injured employee.
Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 269, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.
Amended by:
Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 265 (H.B. 7), Sec. 3.258, eff. September 1, 2005.
Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1162 (H.B. 2605), Sec. 25, eff. September 1, 2011.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 5 - Workers' Compensation
Subtitle A - Texas Workers' Compensation Act
Subchapter E. Implementation of Commission Powers and Duties
Section 413.051. Contracts With Review Organizations and Health Care Providers
Section 413.0511. Medical Advisor
Section 413.05115. Medical Quality Review Process
Section 413.0512. Medical Quality Review Panel
Section 413.05121. Quality Assurance Panel
Section 413.05122. Medical Quality Review Panel: Rules; Training
Section 413.0513. Confidentiality Requirements
Section 413.0514. Information Sharing With Occupational Licensing Boards
Section 413.0515. Reports of Chiropractor Violations
Section 413.052. Production of Documents
Section 413.053. Standards of Reporting and Billing