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May 2012
May 16, 2012 Division of Workers’ Compensation issues announcements relating to electronic medical billing
May 11, 2012 Division of Workers’ Compensation announces the appointment of Dr. Rupali Das as executive medical director
May 11, 2012 Division of Workers' Compensation posts Workers’ Compensation Information System (WCIS) administrative penalty regulations to online forum for public comment
May 11, 2012 Division of Workers’ Compensation administrative director announces enforcement change of 2012 profile audit review and full compliance audit performance standards
May 2, 2012 Division of Workers’ Compensation launches new website for injured workers
Step-by-step instructions help workers’ navigate process
April 2012
April 13, 2012 Division of Workers’ Compensation posts updated pharmaceutical fee schedule data file and provides information regarding paper pharmaceutical billing form
April 2, 2012 DIR Adds Afternoon Session in Oakland for Workers’ Compensation Forums
March 2012
March 30, 2012 Division of Workers' Compensation posts annual report
March 16, 2012 DIR Announces Additional Sessions for Workers’ Compensation Forums
March 8, 2012 Division of Workers’ Compensation to host electronic filing expo in Sacramento on April 5
February 2012
Feb. 16, 2012 Department of Industrial Relations seeks input on the Workers’ Compensation System
Feb. 15, 2012 Ambulance fee schedule update to conform to changes in Medicare payment system is posted on the DWC Web site
Feb. 13, 2012 2012 Carrie Nevans community service awards announced
Feb. 7, 2012 DWC changing some e-filing rules to allow more flexibility acrobat image version
Feb. 6, 2012 Division of Workers’ Compensation to host electronic filing expo in San Bernardino on Feb. 28 acrobat image version
Feb. 1, 2012 Fee schedule adjustments for outpatient hospital/ ambulatory surgical centers posted acrobat image version
January 2012
Jan. 31, 2012 Division of Workers’ Compensation posts report of activities on the alternative dispute resolution/carve-out program for 2004-2009 on its Web site acrobat image version
Jan. 25, 2012 DWC's public disability accommodation regulations become effective Feb. 18 acrobat image version
Jan. 18, 2012 Division of Workers' Compensation is accepting applications for upcoming qualified medical evaluator examination acrobat image version
Jan. 13, 2012 Standardized medical billing form regulations not applicable to medical-legal bills acrobat image version
Jan. 12, 2012 Division of Workers’ Compensation responds to inquiries regarding discounted payments for pharmacy benefits acrobat image version
Jan. 5, 2012 Division of Workers’ Compensation to host electronic filing expo in Santa Ana on Jan. 19 acrobat image version

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