Pennsylvania Code (Last Updated: April 5, 2016) |
Title 34. LABOR AND INDUSTRY |
PART VIII. Bureau of Workers Compensation |
Chapter 127. Workers Compensation Medical Cost Containment |
SubChapter C. MEDICAL TREATMENT REVIEW |
Section 127.669. Revocation of authorizations
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(a) Upon investigation and following a conference with the Chief of the Medical Cost Containment Division, if the Bureau determines that a URO or PRO has violated the requirements of the act or this chapter, it may revoke the authorization of the URO or PRO to perform review functions under the act. Revocation of a URO or PROs authority to perform reviews will be in writing and will advise the URO or PRO of its appeal rights.
(b) A URO or PRO whose authorization to perform reviews under the act has been revoked by the Bureau shall have the right to appeal the revocation within 30 days of the receipt of the Bureaus initial determination in accordance with the hearing process set forth in § 127.670 (relating to hearings).
Notation
This section cited in 34 Pa. Code § 127.401 (relating to purpose/review of medical treatment).