Workers' Compensation News
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Vocational Rehab Counselor Pans Lifetime PPD
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03/22/2006
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State: NY | Segment: Politics | 0
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A retired New York state vocational rehabilitation counselor urged the Legislature to end the state's unique lifetime award of permanent partial disability benefits, in a guest editorial published by the Rochester Democrat and Chronicle on Monday.
"The most prevalent fraud I witnessed in th...Read More
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VIAW's Sugarman Steps Back, Lets Others Lead
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03/17/2006
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State: CA | Segment: People | 0 | Popular with Insurance
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Peggy Sugarman has watched her "baby," VotersInjuredatWork.org, grow from its infancy a year ago to a respected advocacy group that can stand on its own.
Now, Sugarman is stepping back from the day-to-day duties as executive director to concentrate on public-policy issues affecting Californ...Read More
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Vermont DOL Posts Rule Changes
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03/17/2006
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State: VT | Segment: Regulatory | 0 | Popular with Legal
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The Vermont Department of Labor posted its final version of a proposed update to its workers' compensation medical fee schedule rule (Rule 40) on its Web site.
Among the sections undergoing changes are those dealing with the definition of "charges," reimbursement requirements, durable medic...Read More
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Ventegra Appoints Archer Over Strategic Accounts
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02/17/2006
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State: CA | Segment: Business | 0
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Linda Archer has joined Ventegra as director of strategic accounts, the La Jolla-Calif.-based pharmacy services company announced.
Archer, a registered pharmacist, will oversee and help to implement new business opportunities. She will work with the company's president and chief executive,...Read More
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VISUAL Risk Solutions Named Microsoft Gold Partner
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02/16/2006
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State: NA | Segment: Business | 0
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Risk and claims software provider VISUAL Risk Solutions Inc. (VRS) has attained Gold Certified status in the Microsoft Partner Program in recognition of expertise in the technology marketplace.
VRS, as Microsoft certified partner, demonstrates expertise with Microsoft technologies and prove...Read More
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Veto on Workplace Gun Law Upheld
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02/06/2006
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State: WI | Segment: Politics | 0
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The Society for Human Resource Management applauded the Wisconsin state Legislature for upholding the governor's veto and allowing employers to continue banning weapons on company property.
SHRM takes issue with legislation that would have amended the Wisconsin concealed weapons law to pr...Read More
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Virginia Fraud Bill Gains Traction in Senate
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02/02/2006
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State: VA | Segment: Politics | 0
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A bill to make insurance fraud a specific crime in Virginia gained momentum with the Senate's unanimous passage of a tough proposal, the Coalition Against Insurance Fraud reported this week.
Virginia is one of just four states without an insurance-fraud law. SB 497 cleared a key committe...Read More
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VPP Award Delivered to Huron Postal Center
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01/27/2006
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State: SD | Segment: Safety | 0
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Federal OSHA officials this week recognized the U.S. Postal Service facility in Huron, S.D., for excellence in their employee safety and health program.
The mail processing and distribution facility on Tuesday was designated a VPP "Star" site, the highest level of recognition that OSHA's V...Read More
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Virtual Education Series Starts in February
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01/24/2006
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State: NA | Segment: Events | 0 | Popular with Wcc
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The 2006 Virtual Education Forum on disability, absence and workplace productivity is taking registration for the series of classes that begins Feb. 14 and runs through November.
UnumProvident and the Disability Management Employer Coalition are co-sponsors of the series. It begins Feb. 14...Read More
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Virginia Announces Annual WC Seminar
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01/13/2006
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State: VA | Segment: Events | 0
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The ninth annual Virginia Workers' Compensation Seminar will be on Sept. 12-13 at the Holiday Inn Select Koger South Conference Center in
Richmond, Va.
Registration materials will be sent to individuals on the state division's mailing list. Information about signups also will be posted o...Read More
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