SB 482 requires a prescriber to consult the Controlled Substance Utilization Review and Evaluation System (CURES) no earlier than 24 hours or the previous business day prior to prescribing a Schedule II, III and Schedule IV controlled substance to the patient for the first time and at least once every four months thereafter, if the substance remains part of the patient’s treatment.
regulating those licensees. This bill, beginning July 1, 2017, except as specified, exempts licensees issued a license placed in a retired or inactive status from the CURES fee requirement. The bill also creates changes to statutes related to dentists, podiatrists, opticians, licensed marriage and family therapists, licensed professional clinical counselors and clinical social workers. It also deletes obsolete provisions, makes conforming changes and other non-substantive changes.
AB 2503 | Workers’ Compensation: Utilization Review AB 2503, backed by CMA, requires a physician providing treatment to an injured worker to send any requests for authorization for medical treatment, with supporting documentation, to the claims administrator for the employer, insurer or other entity, according to rules adopted by the Administrative Director of the Division of Workers’ Compensation.
SB 1175 | Workers’ Compensation: Requests for Payment. SB 1175 requires that, for treatment provided on or after January 1, 2017, the medical provider must submit the request for payment within 12 months of the date of service or 12 months of the date of discharge for inpatient facility services. The bill also requires that for medical-legal services or expenses, to submit the request for payment to the employer within 12 months of the date of service. Unless otherwise allowed, any request for payment and bills for medical-legal charges are barred unless timely submitted.
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