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What is utilization review (UR) and why is it used for workers compensation?

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What is utilization review (UR) and why is it used for workers compensation?

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A. UR is the process used by employers or claims administrators to review medical treatment requested for the injured worker, to determine if the proposed treatment is medically necessary. All employers or their workers’ compensation claims administrators are required by law to have a UR program. This program is used to decide whether or not to approve medical treatment recommended by a treating physician.