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Workers Compensation Reform 2012 Part II: Medical Provider Networks
Workers Compensation Reform 2012 Part II: Medical Provider Networks In 2004, Senate Bill 899 was a devastating reform to injured workers. One of these workers compensation reforms in 2004 was the elimination of your ability to have a free choice of treating work comp physician. After 2004 you are required to choose a physician from…
Read MoreWorkers Compensation Reform 2012 Part I: Independent Medical Review
Workers Compensation Reform 2012 Part I: Independent Medical Review Senate Bill 863 introduced a new concept into workers compensation called independent medical review. This process will be handled by a national company called Maximus through the California Department of Industrial Relations Division of Worker’s Compensation. Independent medical review will change how medical authorizations for treatment…
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