Fee Review Hearing Office Errs in Dismissing Pharmacy's Claim for Payment

The Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania ruled that the Bureau of Workers’ Compensation Fee Review Hearing Office erred in dismissing a pharmacy’s claim for payment for a compound cream because an insurance carrier disputed whether it was reasonable and necessary treatment. Case: Omni Pharmacy Services LLC v. Bureau of Workers’ Compensation Fee Review Hearing Office (American Interstate Insurance Co.), No. 1333 CD 2019, 10/30/2020, published. Facts: Charles Gilbert worked for Stitzer Crane Services Inc. Stitzer had workers’ compensation insurance coverage with the ...