Workers' Compensation Medical Cost Containment: Updated National Inventory

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Table 19 Content of Low Back Treatment Guidelines as of January 1, 2008

This table gives details on what is contained in the treatment guidelines for low back pain in states that have them.
State	Which of the Following Are Covered Under Your Low Back Treatment Guidelines?
	Appropriate Diagnostic Assessment	Appropriate Type of Treatment	Appropriate Length of Treatment	Appropriate Medications for Treatment of Symptoms	Appropriate Return to Work Expectations	Other
Sample State 1	No Low Back Treatment Guidelines Required
Sample State 2	x	x	x	x	x
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