MOORE, J.
The employer, The Animal Hospital, appeals a judgment of the WCJ assessing a penalty of $500 and attorney fee of $1,000 for refusal to authorize treatment by the claimant's choice of neurosurgeon, and a penalty of $2,000 and attorney fee of $7,000 for refusal to authorize treatment by the claimant's general practitioner. For the reasons expressed, we amend and affirm.
Factual and Procedural Background
The claimant, Debbie Thompson...
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