AmTrust = AmDISTRUST: Audit Complaint Filed With DWC
Sep 22, 2020
In a recent article, AmTrust - IBR Hall of Shame, we described how AmTrust refuses to properly reimburse a provider, despite a Maximus Independent Bill Review (IBR) decision ...
Gallagher Bassett Sinks Second Review Appeals
Sep 21, 2020
For California workers’ comp providers, we encourage submitting Second Review appeals when the claims administrator incorrectly adjusts or denies payment. Below we sho...
Sedgwick Fails the University of California
Sep 18, 2020
Today we are focusing on a self-insured employer, the University of California, and its third-party administrator, Sedgwick. Unfortunately, Sedgwick is not complying with Cal...
WorkPartners: How a San Diego Practice Shines While Navigating Covid-19 Challenges
Sep 16, 2020
At DaisyBill, we’re filled with admiration at how practices continue to deliver quality care under challenging and changing circumstances. We interviewed one of our great Cal...
CA: Telehealth Video-Only Restrictions Changed; Audio-Only Allowed - Part 3
May 18, 2020
This is the third of our series on retroactive telehealth rule changes announced by the California Department of Workers’ Compensation (DWC) on 5/12/2020. Today we focus on t...
CA: Substantial Telehealth Reimbursement Increase for Workers' Comp - Part 2
May 15, 2020
This is the second of our series on retroactive telehealth rule changes announced by the California Department of Workers’ Compensation (DWC) on 5/12/2020. Today we focus on ...
CA: Authorization for Treatment Provided via Telehealth
Apr 24, 2020
When we published Telehealth Cheat Sheet: California Providers’ Guide, many providers reached out to us with questions regarding authorization requirements. For clarification...
Telehealth Cheat Sheet: California Providers' Guide
Apr 20, 2020
For providers, COVID-19 has necessitated rapid shifts in healthcare delivery. Suddenly, telehealth is critical to continuing treatment while maintaining social distance and h...
California DWC Changes Telehealth Regulations as of 4/15/2020
Apr 14, 2020
On April 13, 2020, the California Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC) issued a Newsline adopting changes to telehealth regulations effective for all dates of service on o...
California - Workers' Comp Telehealth Requirements Through 4/14/2020
Apr 13, 2020
On April 13, 2020, the California Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC) issued a Newsline adopting changes to telehealth regulations effective for all telehealth dates of s...
ALERT: Malpractice Insurance & Telehealth Coverage
Apr 3, 2020
In our most recent webinar, California Workers’ Comp Telehealth Made Easy, we reviewed the Medicare and California Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC) rules for providing...
Support Essential Workers: Suspend Workers' Comp Reporting Requirements
Mar 26, 2020
While the rest of us come together by staying apart, not all Californians have the option of social distancing. Essential workers accept the high risk of exposure to COVID-19...