Regulatory Compliance
Hawaii
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Hawaii Regulatory Updates 07/11/2024
Hawaii HB 1944 – Workers’ Compensation; Cervical and Lumbar Spinal Injuries; Coverage; MRI; Specialists
Issues: Workers’ Compensation (General)
Summary For 03/20/2024
This measure applies to workers’ compensation benefits.
It allows an employee to obtain the following medical care or services without a treatment plan within 60 days of an injury: (1) one magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the cervical spine and one MRI of the lumbar spine if the employee’s physician determines the employee has symptoms of a spinal injury or has a traumatic injury or neurologic symptoms to the cervical spine based on an x-ray or computed tomography scan; and (2) one consultation with an orthopedic or neurologic specialist if the employee’s physician determines that an orthopedic or neurologic specialist is needed for evaluation and treatment of the injury. The orthopedic or neurologic specialist must provide written consultation to the employer within seven days and a written report to the employer within 14 days of the consultation. This measure takes effect July 1, 2050.
Most Recent Update:
- 06/27/2024 – Signed by Governor Josh Green (D)
Hawaii Regulatory Updates 04/11/2024
Hawaii HB 1944 – Workers’ Compensation; Cervical and Lumbar Spinal Injuries; Coverage; MRI; Specialists
Issues: Workers’ Compensation (General)
Summary For 03/20/2024
This measure applies to workers’ compensation benefits.
It allows an employee to obtain the following medical care or services without a treatment plan within 60 days of an injury: (1) one magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the cervical spine and one MRI of the lumbar spine if the employee’s physician determines the employee has symptoms of a spinal injury or has a traumatic injury or neurologic symptoms to the cervical spine based on an x-ray or computed tomography scan; and (2) one consultation with an orthopedic or neurologic specialist if the employee’s physician determines that an orthopedic or neurologic specialist is needed for evaluation and treatment of the injury. The orthopedic or neurologic specialist must provide written consultation to the employer within seven days and a written report to the employer within 14 days of the consultation. This measure takes effect July 1.
Most Recent Update:
03/27/2024 – This measure was heard and passed on March 27 in the Senate Commerce and Consumer Protection Committee by a vote of 4-0. It awaits further consideration in the Senate.
Hawaii Services
- Workers’ compensation claims administration
- Medical bill review in compliance with state requirements
- PPO network development and management
- Comprehensive case management
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