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This case concerns a billing dispute for medical treatment provided to applicant Charles Holder. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) has remanded the matter for the trial judge to determine if Independent Bill Review (IBR) was properly initiated for services rendered on or after January 1, 2013. The Court of Appeal ordered this remand due to uncertainty regarding whether the defendant provided adequate explanations of review, which is a prerequisite for IBR. If IBR was not properly initiated, the WCAB retains jurisdiction over the dispute.
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This case concerns a billing dispute for medical treatment provided to applicant Charles Holder. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) has remanded the matter for the trial judge to determine if Independent Bill Review (IBR) was properly initiated for services rendered on or after January 1, 2013. The Court of Appeal ordered this remand due to uncertainty regarding whether the defendant provided adequate explanations of review, which is a prerequisite for IBR. If IBR was not properly initiated, the WCAB retains jurisdiction over the dispute.
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