Injured Workers

The WSMA supports changes to the applicable laws and regulations in Washington state relating to the treatment of injured workers to replace the concept of "fixed" and "stable" with the more appropriate concept of "maximum medical improvement". (Res B-5, A-97; EC Rpt E, A-98) (Reaffirmed A-17)

The WSMA supports policies that help injured workers receive cost-effective medical care. (Res C-23, A-18)

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Abbreviations for House of Delegates report origination:

EC – Executive Committee; BT – Board of Trustees; CPA – Council on Professional Affairs; JC – Judicial Council; CHS – Community and Health Services