Workers' Compensation News
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VIIAD Introduces Health Care Platform
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06/14/2007
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State: NA | Segment: Business | 0
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VIIAD Systems on Wednesday announced the introduction of Virtual Interactive Identification and Direction (VIIADTM), a patent-pending technology and business methodology platform that reduces waste and increases efficiencies in the health care system, the company said in a press release.
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Veteran OSHA Employee to Head Region 6
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06/13/2007
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State: NA | Segment: Safety | 0
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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration named Dean McDaniel as administrator for OSHA Region 6, with headquarters in Dallas.
McDaniel is a 32-year veteran of OSHA and spent eight years as the assistant regional administrator for Region 6, which includes Arkansas, Louisiana, New Me...Read More
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Va. Court Rejects Employer's Five-Point Challenge
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05/24/2007
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State: VA | Segment: Courts | 0
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A Pepsi Bottling Group raised five points on appeal of a commission's awards of disability payments and lifetime medical benefits and a Virginia Court of Appeals rejected them all.
The employer in Pepsi Bottling Group v. Reed, 2310-06-2, 05/22/2007, objected to the Virginia Worker...Read More
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Vt. Governor Signs Presumption Bill Aiding Firefighters
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05/23/2007
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State: VT | Segment: Top | 0
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Vermont Gov. Jim Douglas on Tuesday signed into law a bill that changes workers' compensation law for firefighters who contract cancer.
The Professional Firefighters of Vermont lobbied lawmakers to approve bill S194, and the governor signed it at the Montpelier Fire Station.
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Valley Oak Named 'Innovation All Star'
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05/16/2007
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State: CA | Segment: Business | 0
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Valley Oak Systems announced Tuesday it was honored as an "Innovation All-Star" by the California Labor & Workforce Development Agency.
The company was selected based on several factors, including uniqueness of innovation, competitive advantages, and economic impact on
jobs for Californ...Read More
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Voc-Rehab Meeting Results, Plan Form Posted
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05/02/2007
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State: NE | Segment: Regulatory | 0
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The Nebraska Workers' Compensation Court posted the results of the March 9 court staff meeting with vocational rehabilitation counselors.
The court also posted a revised three-page form and instructions for vocational rehabilitation plans.
The next informal meeting between court st...Read More
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Vote Delayed on Misdirected Provider Claims Bill
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04/24/2007
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State: TX | Segment: Politics | 0
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The House of Representatives did not vote as scheduled Monday on legislation to protect health care providers who erroneously file workers' compensation claims with the wrong insurer.
The bill is expected to be considered today.
House Bill 1005 by Rep. Helen Giddings, D-Dallas,...Read More
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Virginia Tragedy Seals Fate of Employee Gun Bills
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04/23/2007
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State: NA | Segment: Top | 0
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The deadliest shooting in the history of U.S. college campuses did more than rattle the nation last week.
Monday's shootings at Virginia Tech University settled the fate of controversial bills in Florida and Georgia that would have forced employers to allow workers to keep guns in their v...Read More
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Vote Set Today on Misdirected Provider Claims
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04/23/2007
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State: TX | Segment: Top | 0
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The House of Representatives is scheduled to vote today on legislation to protect health care providers who erroneously file workers' compensation claims with the wrong insurer.
House Bill 1005 by Rep. Helen Giddings, D-Dallas, would amend the Labor Code so that a provider does not forfei...Read More
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Vote on Nonsubscriber Reporting Bill Postponed
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04/12/2007
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State: TX | Segment: Top | 0
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The Texas House of Representatives delayed action Wednesday on legislation requiring compilation of employee injury data from employers who don't carry workers' compensation insurance and reporting of that information to lawmakers.
A committee substitute for House Bill 1772 by Rep. Michael ...Read More
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