System Users See Potential for Savings from Independent Bill Review

By Greg Jones, Western Bureau ChiefA system of independent reviewers to resolve medical billing disputes in California has the potential to reduce litigation and frictional costs, but like other provisions of SB 863, observers say its success will depend on how it is implemented. State Compensation Insurance Fund, Bickmore Risk Services and the Workers' Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau have projected costs and savings associated with many parts of the reform measure, but no one has predicted savings for independent bill review. Workers' Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau Chief Ac...