Public comments regarding fee and payment rules, medical services, and managed care organizations must be submitted by September 30th.
Public comments regarding fee and payment rules, medical services, and managed care organizations must be submitted by September 30th.
The meeting will take place October 2nd and presents an opportunity to influence how topicals are regulated in the state workers’ comp system.
The BWC withdrew its proposed outpatient medication reimbursement rules for self-insured employer claims due to a technical error.
Public comments can be made on the proposed changes until September 26th, at which point a hearing will be held.
Discussions centered around the proposed medical fee schedule, particularly the Medicare negotiated pricing for pharmaceuticals.
Two recent committee meetings addressed access to care, exclusive remedy, and more.
Topics covered included recent MTUS updates, the pharmacy fee schedule update, UR and IMR updates, and more.
Stakeholders can submit feedback on the research agenda by September 15th.
Public comments will be accepted on the current fee schedule until September 7th.
The DoWC discussed requirements from the recently enacted House Bill 1300, which mandates vast workers’ comp reforms.
Recommended changes will be reviewed by the WCB and MSRC on August 22nd, with final adoption expected in October, and taking effect in 2026.
Open to public comment until September 12th, the guideline is intended to establish best practices for diagnosis and treatment.
The Office of Administrative Law informed the DWC that seven areas of the proposed update required additional clarification or public notice.
The proposed changes would impact reimbursement rates, telehealth services, and much more.
The meeting covered 2024 healthcare costs and utilization, along with incoming regulatory changes.
