LexisNexis has selected some recently issued noteworthy IMR decisions that illustrate the criteria that must be met to obtain authorization for a variety of different medical treatment modalities. LexisNexis...
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CA: DWC Posts Interim Report on Evidence-Based Comp Drug Formulary.
CA: WCIRB Submits 1/1/2017 Regulatory Filing.
CA: WCIRB Releases Report on 2015 Losses and Expenses.
CA: Settlement May Net Lyft Drivers $27 Million.
FL: NCCI Recommends Rate Hike After High Court Rulings.
HI: DILR Must Get Audited Study of Closed Claims.
HI: New Law Allows Electronic Submission of Treatment Plans.
MA: Department Releases Opioid/Controlled Substance Protocol.
MI: Report Questions Whether MIOSHA and Comp Benefits Are Sufficient.
MO: Divided Supreme Court Awards $138K in Meds for Hypertensive Event.
MO: Prankster Denied Comp Benefits.
NJ: Chief Comp Judge Names Certified Court Reporters For Comp Courts.
NY: Board Announces New Maximum Weekly Benefit Rates.
NY: Governor Appoints New Chair, 6 New Comp Commissioners to Board.
ND: Legislature Hears Testimony Critical of State’s Comp Program.
SD: Passage of Bill 1084 Changes AWW Rules for Concurrent Employment.
TX: Memo Warns Attorneys About Ex Parte Communication With DWC Staff.
TX: Medical, Dental Fee Guidelines in Comp Cases Modified.
WA: L&I Releases Extensive Reports on Operations and Claims Resolution.
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