Committee forwards bill to let providers challenge unauthorized reductions through IBR
AB 10 48 would allow medical providers in the workers' compensation system to use the Independent Bill Review (IBR) process to dispute unauthorized or “silent” contract discounts; proponents said the change increases transparency while opponents warned about jurisdictional and arbitration conflicts.
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Assemblymember Selena Chen’s AB 10 48, which would clarify that disputed payment reductions applied without a provider's consent are reviewable through the Independent Bill Review (IBR) process, was passed to the Appropriations Committee.
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