Automatic Authorization
Jul 14, 2023
"Automatic" Authorization Fails CA Injured Workers
Today we explore how “automatic” authorization, a law passed by California in SB 1160, presents yet another absurd circular error failure for newly injured workers and their ...
Oct 13, 2022
How "Fast-Track" UR Can Backfire for CA Providers
California’s “Fast-Track” Utilization Review (UR) initially sounded like good news for doctors who provide the first treatment following a work-related injury. ...
Apr 25, 2018
3 Facts About Automatic Authorization for Workers’ Compensation
Recently, a DaisyBill client reached out with questions regarding automatic authorization. The source of the confusion was a slideshow presentation from the California Coalit...
Mar 23, 2018
Automatic Authorization: Late Bill Submission Does Not Bar Payment
Workers’ comp providers, be warned: payors are incorrectly denying bills for automatically authorized services due to untimely submission.Untimely submission is not gr...
Feb 8, 2018
Treatments That Do NOT Qualify for Automatic Authorization in Workers’ Comp
Automatic authorization for California workers’ comp is in effect, but not all treatments qualify. In fact, the Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC) has specificall...
Feb 7, 2018
“Automatic” Authorization, but Denied Bill? How to Appeal the Denial
The new “automatic” authorization process for workers’ comp is in effect, as of January 1. We’ve discussed this new system extensively on our blog and in our recent webinar, ...