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CA AB2407

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

11/30/2016

Primary Sponsor

Rocky Chavez

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Origin

State Assembly

2015-2016 Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Labor Code Section 4600 to require physicians or medical providers to assess back injury patients' risk for chronic back pain using the medical treatment utilization schedule (MTUS) adopted under Section 5307.27
  • Requires treatment decisions for back injuries to be based on the MTUS rather than allowing physicians to independently determine surgical consultation criteria and treatment options
  • Removes previous language that listed specific covered treatments (acupuncture, chiropractic manipulation, cognitive behavioral therapy, medications, physical therapy, yoga, massage) and surgery recommendations for back injuries
  • Maintains existing provisions for employer-provided medical treatment reasonably required to cure or relieve injured workers from effects of their injuries
  • Effective date: Majority vote required; no appropriation or fiscal impact; not a state-mandated local program

Legislative Description

Workers' compensation.

Last Action

From committee without further action.

11/30/2016

Committee Referrals

Insurance3/8/2016

Full Bill Text

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