IBR System Report
The Department of Industrial Relations released this report on the independent bill review system and its results through 2017. Click here for a copy of the report and its findings.
Blog Archives
DWC’s Draft Utilization Review Regulations
The Division of Workers’ Compensation floated this draft of new utilization review regulations to meet the mandates of SB 1160. Get the full text by clicking here.
Oregon’s 2018 Biennial Workers’ Comp Report
California improved its results in the latest Oregon report on workers’ comp costs. Click here for the full brief on the upcoming report.
Opinion in Barri v. WCAB
California’s lien provisions survived another constitutional challenge. Get the Fourth District’s opinion in Barri v. WCAB by clicking here.
Draft Pharmacy Fee Schedule Changes
The Division of Workers’ Compensation circulated this draft of changes to California’s workers’ comp pharmacy fee schedule. Click here for the full text.
Workers’ Comp Liens Dismissed
The Division of Workers’ Compensation dismissed $6.2 million worth of liens filed by companies linked to Michael R. Drobot. The list of affected cases and employers is available by clicking here.
Updated Geographic Pricing Rules
The Division of Workers’ Compensation is taking comments on these updated rules for geographic pricing. Get the notice of the changes by clicking here.
2017 Ethics Report
The Ethics Advisory Committee released the 2017 report on workers’ comp judges behaving badly. Get the full report by clicking here.