34 Pa. Code § 127.653. Decision on application.

§ 127.653. Decision on application.

(a)  Approval of an applicant URO or PRO will be at the discretion of the Bureau.
(b)  The Bureau, in rendering a decision on an application, will consider whether the applicant is capable of rendering impartial reviews and is capable of performing the responsibilities set forth in the act and this subchapter.
(c)  The Bureau, in rendering a decision on an application, will consider whether an applicant is owned or controlled by another applicant, or whether more than one applicant is owned or controlled by the same person or entity. The Bureau will not approve more than one application for authorization as a URO or PRO in cases of common ownership or control.
(d)  An applicant shall have the right to appeal a decision denying authorization as a URO or PRO within 30 days of the receipt of the decision. Untimely appeals will be dismissed without further action by the Bureau. A hearing will be conducted on the appeal as specified in §  127.670 (relating to hearings).

Cross References

   This section cited in 34 Pa. Code §  127.401 (relating to purpose/review of medical treatment).

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