Confusion From Lack of Rules, High Cost Cited by Unaccredited UROs

On paper, it appears that 15 California utilization review organizations are operating despite lacking accreditation by URAC, which became mandatory on July 1 under Senate Bill 1160. But at least two of those organizations say they believe they are exempt from the law, and a third says it no longer offers UR services.  The remaining 12 UROs on the Division of Workers' Compensation's roster, including Berkshire Hathaway Homestate Cos. and Zenith Insurance Co., that aren’t identified as accredited on the URAC website didn’t return calls or emails fro...