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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board affirmed an arbitrator's decision regarding reimbursement between two cities for medical treatment costs. The arbitrator awarded the City of Glendale 50% reimbursement from the City of Los Angeles for medical payments made. However, the arbitrator denied Glendale reimbursement for cost-containment expenses like bill review and utilization review. Glendale's petition for reconsideration, arguing for full apportionment recovery and reimbursement of cost-containment costs, was denied. The Appeals Board adopted the arbitrator's reasoning, affirming the original award.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board affirmed an arbitrator's decision regarding reimbursement between two cities for medical treatment costs. The arbitrator awarded the City of Glendale 50% reimbursement from the City of Los Angeles for medical payments made. However, the arbitrator denied Glendale reimbursement for cost-containment expenses like bill review and utilization review. Glendale's petition for reconsideration, arguing for full apportionment recovery and reimbursement of cost-containment costs, was denied. The Appeals Board adopted the arbitrator's reasoning, affirming the original award.
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