Williams v. Industrial Claim Appeals Office

Opinion by

Judge NEY.

Claimant, Joanne Williams, contests an order of the Industrial Claim Appeals Panel requiring a change in her authorized health care provider. We set aside the order.

In October 1987, claimant was injured in an automobile collision in the course and scope of her employment. Respondents admitted liability for the injuries, and in January 1988, claimant was referred to Dr. Fec-teau, an osteopath, who became her authorized treating physician. In August 1990, respondents filed a request for medical utilization review (M-U-R) pursuant to § 8-43-501, C.R.S. (1992 Cum.Supp.), to…