Worker's Compensation Top Arizona News Stories Top Arizona Workers', Workman's, Workmen's Compensation News Stories en-us Sun, 07 Sep 2008 05:30:02 News Law Workers' Compensation Workman's Compensation Workmen's Compensation 60 Hub International Buys Phoenix Employee Benefits Brokerage http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=a1fbc78f8c31f94bf0abbc3e1d7ff9ecj http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=a1fbc78f8c31f94bf0abbc3e1d7ff9ecj Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT Hub International purchased Arnold and Associates, an employee benefits brokerage in Phoenix. Heated Debate Over Residential Fall-Protection Regulations Breaks Out http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=0a211dfb306c60d0868c1b3b9e443cd4c http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=0a211dfb306c60d0868c1b3b9e443cd4c Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT A contractor says he has developed a fall-protection program that works for residential buildings, but contractors don't want to use it. Rising Medical and Indemnity Costs Push 7.9% Rate Hike in Ariz. http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=5ff79b0e520bd26d1d1eb605ef098d4dc http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=5ff79b0e520bd26d1d1eb605ef098d4dc Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT NCCI cited rising medical and indemnity costs in recommending a 7.9% rate hike for a state with some of the lowest benefit costs in the nation. Ariz. Court Denies Wife´s Benefits Request for Spousal Care http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=3fc97fc6002ff94bee85328525101dd2k http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=3fc97fc6002ff94bee85328525101dd2k Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The Court of Appeals denied a wife's benefits request for spousal care, but not without a lengthy dissent. Correction http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=5ab374fb013396987cc94c3af58d6835c http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=5ab374fb013396987cc94c3af58d6835c Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT Correction Analysis Reveals 9.16% Increase in Surgical Code Values http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=e6df72afb5d30221bd3abcf4154faf4bc http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=e6df72afb5d30221bd3abcf4154faf4bc Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The first of four reviews of state CPT values for surgery resulted in an average 9.16% increase in fees. Arizona 60 Summits Project Posts Final Report http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=6eb7f40499dffc7e087a23c2fe3c6593j http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=6eb7f40499dffc7e087a23c2fe3c6593j Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The 60 Summits project posted the final report from its meeting in Phoenix in May on its website. Prescribed Burns Not Harming Firefighters, Study Concludes http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=c06d87d7396120c1a762ee34a8cc84adk http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=c06d87d7396120c1a762ee34a8cc84adk Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT A study of firefighters' exposure to carcinogens during prescribed burns failed to show any significant changes in pulmonary function or exposure. New Fee Schedule Ends Reverse Cascading Billing http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=109317cb2b30af6a023a0cfdfb1bcea9c http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=109317cb2b30af6a023a0cfdfb1bcea9c Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT A new fee schedule ends reverse cascading billing, discounts drugs, increases pharmacy dispensing fees, and increases some CPT values. SCF Arizona Committee Continues Meeting to July 1 http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=447923401013176f0770914861c6897ec http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=447923401013176f0770914861c6897ec Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The SCF Arizona Finance & Dividend Standing Committee meeting has been rescheduled for July 1. SCF Standing Finance Committee Meets Today http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=28b03cf040a9f8305b9746233d7e76fec http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=28b03cf040a9f8305b9746233d7e76fec Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The SCF Finance & Dividend Standing Committee will meet today in the corporate offices in Phoenix. Ariz. Doctors Complain of Bill Review Practices in Cascading Billing http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=be1ef7229e2bda696915d2521d8aaf9fc http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=be1ef7229e2bda696915d2521d8aaf9fc Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT Doctors accused bill reviewers of abusing the state's cascading billing system by paying for less-expensive procedures as the primaries. Legislature Passes Some Comp Bills, but Employers Disappointed http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=e584cd0afe0da03a728871d169036d1cc http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=e584cd0afe0da03a728871d169036d1cc Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT Three workers' compensation bills were passed by the state Legislature and signed by the governor this session. Arizona Amends Law to Impose Fine on Negligent Employers http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=32a483676db1f601d3b858cb1b3af40ec http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=32a483676db1f601d3b858cb1b3af40ec Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT State SB 1125 will impose a $25,000 penalty on negligent employers even when there are no dependents for the deceased. SCF Arizona Issues $25 Million Dividend to Policyholders http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=9dbf47497c32bcee44102bee3d9dc5e3j http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=9dbf47497c32bcee44102bee3d9dc5e3j Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT SCF Arizona issued a $25 million dividend to policyholders, its 37th payment in as many years. SCF Arizona Recognizes 38 Business for Safety Achievements http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=7bf2f0aa627845a2a944778e50d9f2f3j http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=7bf2f0aa627845a2a944778e50d9f2f3j Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT SCF Arizona will recognize 38 businesses with 'Best of Best' awards for workplace safety as the fifth annual Safety Works Expo kicks off. SCF Arizona President Recognized for Humanitarian Contributions http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=235f43f0c12911e4ea3202e32424907fj http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=235f43f0c12911e4ea3202e32424907fj Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The American Red Cross gave SCF Arizona CEO Don Smith a humanitarian award recognizing his volunteer work for the organization. Arizona Proposing 15% Cut in Pharmacy Fee Schedule http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=be494976fc3dc153241d3d4ffaec75dbc http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=be494976fc3dc153241d3d4ffaec75dbc Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The Industrial Commission has proposed reducing prices in its pharmacy fee schedule by 5% for brand-name drugs and 15% for generics. Chartwell Adds Excess & Surplus Division to Scottsdale, Ariz., Office http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=203fcb3ba1d4fd265d6d231963fbe112j http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=203fcb3ba1d4fd265d6d231963fbe112j Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT Chartwell Independent Insurance Brokers added an Excess & Surplus Division to its Scottsdale office. Arizona Officer's Off-Duty Gunshot Wound Compensable, Court Rules http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=94974d18f26df10f4486a43194c98752k http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=94974d18f26df10f4486a43194c98752k Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT A Tucson police officer's off-duty gunshot wound is compensable, ruled the Division 2 Court of Appeals.