4123-6-57 Provider access to the QHP system - generally

(A) A provider who participates in the QHP system shall be certified by the bureau, pursuant to rules 4123-6-02 to 4123-6-025 of the Administrative Code, and credentialed by the QHP.

(B) Notwithstanding rule 4123-6-02 of the Administrative Code, a provider who is an employee or an independent contractor of an employer that participates in the QHP shall have the provider's credentials reviewed and the bureau shall verify that the provider's credentials meet bureau standards. Such provider may sign a provider agreement set forth in rule 4123-6-02 of the Administrative Code.

(C) A provider who meets the certification requirements as set forth in the Administrative Code relating to the certification of providers under the HPP, and is certified as a provider eligible to participate in the HPP, shall be eligible to participate in and to treat injured workers under the QHP system.