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title: State of the States, November 21-25
description: Work comp updates on California's recent progress report on the implementation of Independent Medical Reviews (IMR).
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# [State of the States, November 21-25](https://www.iwpharmacy.com/blog/state-of-the-states-november-21)

 Written by [Danielle Jaffee](https://www.iwpharmacy.com/blog/author/danielle-jaffee) | Nov 21, 2016 3:19:49 PM

What's happening this week in workers' compensation? IWP's weekly legislative wrap-up, **State of the States**, keeps you up to date on important matters within the workers' compensation and pharmacy arena.

**This week's legislative wrap-up contains updates including:**

- New WCRI study which shows Illinois still 18 percent higher than other states examined
- California's Independent Medical Review (IMR) progress report
- Alabama State Medical Board considering changes to their PDMP

You'll also find information on pending legislation and recent decisions in Utah.

<https://www.iwpharmacy.com/hubfs/Legislative%20Wrap%20Up%2011.18.16.pdf>

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