The
Division of Workers’ Compensation,
in conjunction with the
Agency for Health Care Administration (Agency), is actively
seeking qualified Expert Medical Advisors (EMAs) to provide
expert medical consultation, opinions and testimony in disputes
regarding care or compensation for Florida’s injured workers.
EMAs are needed throughout the state to work with the Agency as
well as Judges of Workers’ Compensation Claims (JCCs).
EMAs make sure injured workers get the right level of medical
care to return to optimum health and to work as quickly as possible.
They also protect employers and insurance carriers from excessive or
unnecessary costs – costs that are passed on to Florida employers
through higher workers’ compensation premiums.
By having a pool of qualified EMAs immediately available to help
with disputes, the system works as quickly and expeditiously as
possible. Physicians also get the added recognition of being
identified as an expert in Florida’s workers’ compensation program.
The Agency must certify interested physicians to render EMA
services according to qualifications established pursuant to
Chapter 59A-30, Florida Administrative Codes. To find out more
about the qualifications and responsibilities of an EMA, click on
the links below:
