Revise workers' compensation laws relating to evidentiary standards

This bill revises Montana's workers' compensation laws by establishing that injured workers must prove their claims on a "more probable than not" basis and removing special deference given to treating doctors' opinions. It requires that medical testimony be evaluated based on the provider's education, training, experience, and credibility rather than automatically accepting their conclusions. The legislation also limits discovery requests related to independent medical examinations to specific professional qualifications and prohibits inquiries into the examiner's personal finances. Additionally, the bill clarifies rules for independent medical examinations, allowing insurers to request them under certain conditions while ensuring the employee's right to have a physician present during the exam.