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
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One of the biggest challenges that the workers’ compensation industry faces today is the continuous rise in medical costs. As a result, the industry fights for improved efficiencies and cost containment, and injured workers can often get lost in the shuffle. Until now, most employers have focused on containing costs and reducing days lost, representing a more transaction-centric approach.