Resolve Disputes With Independent Medical Review (IMR)
eliteadmin2018-03-03T16:17:36-08:00What if you disagree with the utilization review (UR) determination for your workers' compensation claim? As of July 1, 2013, medical treatment disputes for all dates of injury are resolved by physicians through an efficient process known as Independent Medical Review (IMR). If utilization review denies, delays or modifies a treating physician's request for medical treatment because the treatment is not medically necessary, the injured employee can ask for a review of that decision through IMR. The assigned physician reviewer will review relevant medical records and apply recognized treatment guidelines to determine if the requested medical treatment is appropriate for [...]