Flash Report: OAL: Using Out-of-State Docs Complies with Law

The Office of Administrative Law says that using out-of-state doctors to review treatments does not violate California state law. The statement clearly affirms the legislative intent of SB 228, and for the sake of the market, keeps the costs of medical utilization down.The Utilization Review regulations which were finalized for compliance by OAL last week are stirring up controversy among doctors and applicants attorneys alike for the provision allowing carriers to use out-of-state doct