Carriers, Providers Ask DWC to Require Written UR Objections

By John P. Kamin, ReporterCarriers and medical providers believe the Division of Workers' Compensation's proposal to let doctors orally challenge utilization review decisions will create confusion, misunderstandings, delays and disputes, according to comments submitted to the agency.The DWC asked the general public for comments on its informal proposal to change the agency's utilization review rules on July 29. Carriers, providers, claims administrators and the Office of Injured Employees Counsel submitted letters criticizing the rules. The proposed rules would require utilization-...