DWC Schedules Hearing on MTUS Update

Four chapters of California’s new medical treatment guidelines adopted in December 2017 are already set for an update. At the same time, the Division of Workers’ Compensation is proposing to add a new chapter to the Medical Treatment Utilization Schedule covering post-traumatic stress disorder and acute stress disorder. The DWC is holding a public hearing on the proposed rules at 10 a.m. Feb. 15 in the auditorium of the Elihu Harris state building, 1515 Clay St. in Oakland. The DWC in late 2017 updated the MTUS by adopting treatment recommendations from the American College of O...