California AB1048 amends workers' compensation laws to regulate medical treatment services and utilization review processes.

California AB1048 amends workers' compensation laws to regulate medical treatment services and utilization review processes. It mandates that employers provide employees with information about contracted providers and requires providers to submit itemized requests for payment within specific timeframes. The bill also sets rules for utilization review processes, including timelines for decision-making and the requirement for accreditation. It outlines procedures for handling disputes over payment and establishes criteria for approving, modifying, or denying medical treatment requests.

California AB1048 amends workers' compensation laws to regulate medical treatment services and utilization review processes.

California AB1048 amends workers' compensation laws to regulate medical treatment services and utilization review processes. It mandates that employers provide employees with information about contracted providers and requires providers to submit itemized requests for payment within specific timeframes. The bill also sets rules for utilization review processes, including timelines for decision-making and the requirement for accreditation. It outlines procedures for handling disputes over payment and establishes criteria for approving, modifying, or denying medical treatment requests.