3rd DCA Won't Revisit Ruling on Remedy for Allegedly Improper UR

The 3rd District Court of Appeal will not be revisiting its conclusion that a worker’s only remedy for alleged improprieties in the utilization review process must come through independent medical review. Daniel Ramirez asked the court for review of his case just one week ago, and the court turned him down on Wednesday. Ramirez hurt his leg and ankle while working for the State Department of Health Care Services. The State Compensation Insurance Fund administered his claim and authorized more than 24 acupuncture sessions to alleviate Ramirez's pain. In July 2014, Ramirez...