FAQ: Can I maintain a drug-free policy in my office? With the ongoing implementation of California's Medical Cannabis Regulation and Safety Act of 2015 and passage of the Adult Use of Marijuana Act (AUMA) in 2016, physician offices may increasingly find themselves unsure of whether they are required to make accommodations for employees' use of marijuana, either for medical or recreational purposes. California law does not require any accommodation of the use of medical cannabis on the property or premises of any place of employment or during the hours of employment. Further, the California Supreme Court, in Ross v. Ragingwire ... August 8, 2017 General Adult Use of Marijuana, Drug Testing, Medical Cannabis, Medical Marijuana 0 0 Comment Read More »
UnitedHealthcare to implement new drug testing reimbursement policy UnitedHealthcare has advised that it will implement a new drug testing reimbursement policy for commercial members effective for dates of service on or after September 1, 2017. The new policy will only allow one Presumptive Drug Class procedure per drug class (codes 80305, 80306 and 80307) per member, per date of service, whether submitted by the same or different provider. The policy will also only allow one Definitive Drug Class procedure per drug class (codes G0480, G0481, G0482, G0483 and G0659) per member, per date of service, whether submitted ... July 21, 2017 Managed Care Drug Testing, UnitedHealthcare 0 0 Comment Read More »
