processes in Labor Code third opinion processes §§ 4616.3 and 4616.4) apply to diagnosis, IMR applies only to treatment or diagnostic service. [Sec. 4616.4(b)] Also, current DWC regulations define a care provider” to “health include an MPN for purposes of UR standards under Sec. 4610. [8 CCR § 9792.6(i)] Clarification is needed to make certain the employer and the injured work know which IMR process can be utilized for what treatment. QME Panel Code § 4062.2 DWC/WCAB 01/01/13 Amends statute to create The instructions on Requests new timeframes in to various QME request request QME panels and will have to be prohibits an AME on changed to reflect the requests subject to IMR new timeframes and under Labor Code § limitations. 4610.5 New Labor Code § Note 4062.2(f) would allow an AME when there is a
processes in Labor Code §§ 4616.3 and 4616.4) third opinion processes apply to diagnosis, IMR applies only to treatment or diagnostic service. [Sec. 4616.4(b)] Also, current DWC regulations define a “health care provider” to include an MPN for purposes of UR standards under Sec. 4610. [8 CCR § 9792.6(i)] Clarification is needed to make certain the employer and the injured work know which IMR process can be utilized for what treatment. QME Panel Requests Code § 4062.2 DWC/WCAB 01/01/13 Amends statute to create new timeframes in to request QME panels and prohibits an AME on requests subject to IMR under Labor Code § 4610.5 The instructions on various QME request will have to be changed to reflect the new timeframes and limitations. Note New Labor Code § 4062.2(f) would allow an AME when there is a
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