A. The information in the claims files and records of employees or claimants obtained pursuant to the filing of a claim or any provisions of this chapter shall be deemed the exclusive property of the casino, and therefore is strictly confidential and shall not be open to public inspection. A claimant, or his or her authorized representative, upon the presentation of the signed authorization of the claimant, may review the employee’s medical file or receive copies of specific information therefrom.

B. The casino may review any files of its injured employees in connection with any pending claims. Physicians treating, examining, giving medical advice to, or providing an opinion about employees claiming benefits under this chapter as approved by the Administrator may, at the discretion of the Administrator, inspect the claims files and records of the injured employee. Other persons may make such inspection at the Administrator’s discretion when such persons are rendering assistance to the Administrator at any stage of the proceedings on any matter pertaining to administration of this chapter.

C. Notwithstanding the provisions herein, the Administrator and/or the casino shall have the right to request full and complete medical records or reports from any injured employee’s physicians or health care providers at any time and in the form and details as deemed necessary and shall have the right to present specific questions required to evaluate the claim. All medical information and records shall be subject to disclosure to the Administrator and the casino, in connection with any claim. If the employee asserts a privilege to keep such information or records from being disclosed to the Administrator or casino, the Administrator or casino may suspend any applicable benefits, or can deny the claim on the basis of violation of this chapter, including the casino’s and Administrator’s rights to discovery hereunder. (Res. 2022-44 (Exh. A))