AZ HB2180

Adds new section 23-931 to Arizona law establishing the Industrial Commission's exclusive jurisdiction over complaints of unfair medical reporting by physicians designated by employers or self-insured employers.

Requires the commission to award claimants a penalty of 25% of ordered benefits or $500 (whichever is greater) in addition to benefits owed when unfair medical reporting is found.

Allows the commission to impose civil penalties up to $1,000 per violation if a physician has a history or pattern of repeated unfair medical reporting practices, with penalties deposited to the state general fund.

Requires the commission to adopt rules defining unfair medical reporting, specifically including instances where a claim denial based on a physician's report is later overturned by the commission.

Preserves the right of individuals to pursue separate medical malpractice actions under Arizona law.