This includes provisions to eliminate utilization review (UR) delays and inappropriate denials of care for injured workers, as well as prevent billions of dollars in WC billing fraud. Check out the 10 things you need to know about SB 1160 to stay ahead of the complex and evolving regulations
With hundreds of exhibiting companies and thousands of attendees,
While we gather around the table on Thursday, many of us will give thanks for the blessings in our lives. Will workers’ comp be among them?
With an effective date of January 1, 2018 for California Senate Bill (SB) 1160 rapidly closing in, many stakeholders in our industry are continuing to analyze the kind of impact the bill may have for injured workers receiving quicker access to medical treatment, utilization review (UR) volumes, and controlled costs for those in our industry.
A new year means new Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) code changes! There are a total of 314 code changes in the 2018 code set, and with 2018 just around the corner, it’s time to start thinking about how these changes will impact the casualty industry.
Organizations seeking new strategies to improve workers’ compensation progra
Faced with challenges, you may request an independent medical examination (IME) to help determine the next step in the claim and injury management process.