Leading URAC-accredited Utilization Review Organizations choose PeerLink.
PeerLink Medical is a physician-led, URAC-accredited Independent Review Organization (IRO) founded in 2012. With over 1 million reviews completed, we give utilization review organizations (UROs), insurers, and other payers access to specialty-matched physician advisors for 2nd and 3rd level reviews, peer-to-peer discussions, and appeals, with the documentation to stand up to audits and disputes. PeerLink joined Emperion in 2025.
What We Do
Physician Advisor Reviews
Independent, workers' comp compliant reviews that complement your URO program without replacing it.
2nd & 3rd Level Reviews
Specialty-matched, geographically appropriate reviewers for the 20+ states with workers' comp URO frameworks.
Peer-to-Peer Review
Documented discussions with treating providers, with transparent clinical rationale.
Quick Facts
1M+ reviews completed
Founded 2012
Physician-led
URAC-accredited IRO
Supports UROs in 20+ workers' comp URO states
Part of Emperion
PeerLink FAQs
What is a physician advisor review?
A physician advisor review is an evaluation by an independent, specialty-matched physician who reviews medical records and treatment requests to determine whether care is medically necessary and appropriate. PeerLink provides physician advisor reviews for URAC-accredited utilization review organizations.
What are 2nd and 3rd level reviews?
In the 20+ states with workers' compensation URO frameworks, denial recommendations must be made by a specialty-matched, geographically appropriate provider. These are often called 2nd and 3rd level reviews. PeerLink selects, credentials, and maintains these physician reviewers so UROs don't have to.
Is PeerLink URAC-accredited?
Yes. PeerLink Medical is a URAC-accredited Independent Review Organization (IRO) and supports URAC-accredited UROs with audit-ready documentation.
Is PeerLink part of Emperion?
Yes. PeerLink Medical was founded in 2012 and joined Emperion in 2025. PeerLink works alongside Emperion and MCN.
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