Lab. Code, § 77.5 · Chapter 3. Commission on Health and Safety and Workers’ Compensation
Lab. Code, § 77.5
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
(a) On or before July 1, 2004, the commission shall conduct a survey and evaluation of evidence-based, peer-reviewed, nationally recognized standards of care, including existing medical treatment utilization standards, including independent medical review, as used in other states, at the national level, and in other medical benefit systems. The survey shall be updated periodically.
(b) On or before October 1, 2004, the commission shall issue a report of its findings and recommendations to the administrative director for purposes of the adoption of a medical treatment utilization schedule.
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History
Added by Stats. 2003, Ch. 639, Sec. 3. Effective January 1, 2004.
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