DWC Proposes Evidence-Based Updates to MTUS

The California Division of Workers’ Compensation on Friday proposed evidence-based changes to the Medical Treatment Utilization Schedule that would adopt the latest guidelines published by the American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine. The division said it is proposing to incorporate into the MTUS the following ACOEM guidelines: Work Disability Prevention and Management, updated April 2022. Shoulder Disorders, updated Feb. 6. COVID-19, updated March 6. The proposed changes are exempt from certain rulemaking requirements, but the division is required to have...