Senate Bill 636 Vetoed by Gavin Newsom
California Senate Bill 636 (SB-636) focuses on workers' compensation and the utilization review (UR) process. Introduced by Senator Cortese, the bill amends Section 4610 of the California Labor Code.
Here are some key points:
• Medical Professional Licensing: SB-636 requires that medical professionals performing UR for California workers' compensation claims be licensed in California
• Fairness and Transparency: The bill aims to enhance fairness, transparency, and accountability within the UR process by ensuring that evaluations of medical necessity and appropriateness of treatments are conducted by qualified professionals
• Governor's Veto:
The bill was vetoed by Governor Newsom, citing concerns about its implementation
Click here to read the Governor's letter regarding Senate Bill 636