Section 77.5 Of Chapter 3. Commission On Health And Safety And Workers’ Compensation From California Labor Code >> Division 1. >> Chapter 3.
77.5
. (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.