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This case involves a defendant seeking reconsideration of an order enforcing an Independent Medical Review (IMR) determination that authorized applicant's requested cervical surgery. The defendant argued a subsequent conflicting IMR determination, the WCJ's lack of jurisdiction, and an improper physician signature on the initial request voided the original IMR. The Appeals Board denied reconsideration, finding that a later IMR does not negate a prior one, the WCJ had jurisdiction to enforce the IMR, and the defendant waived the physician signature argument by proceeding with utilization review.
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This case involves a defendant seeking reconsideration of an order enforcing an Independent Medical Review (IMR) determination that authorized applicant's requested cervical surgery. The defendant argued a subsequent conflicting IMR determination, the WCJ's lack of jurisdiction, and an improper physician signature on the initial request voided the original IMR. The Appeals Board denied reconsideration, finding that a later IMR does not negate a prior one, the WCJ had jurisdiction to enforce the IMR, and the defendant waived the physician signature argument by proceeding with utilization review.
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