Governor Signs Omnibus Bill

The Arizona Industrial Commission will have until the end of 2014 to develop and implement evidence-based treatment guidelines under legislation signed by Gov. Jan Brewer.Brewer on April 11 signed House Bill 2368, by Karen Fann, R-Prescott, an omnibus bill that also modifies how monthly benefits are calculated and expands insurer subrogation rights.The bill requires the Industrial Commission to deliver an annual report describing the status of the development of treatment guidelines beginning in 2012. The commission must provide a projected timeline for completion if it will not have guideline...