Worker's Compensation Top Florida News Stories Top Florida Workers', Workman's, Workmen's Compensation News Stories en-us Sun, 07 Sep 2008 05:30:03 News Law Workers' Compensation Workman's Compensation Workmen's Compensation 60 Check-Cashing House at Center of $27 Million Fraud Scheme http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=145cd2e6770e034838063c8cbdadb3b0m http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=145cd2e6770e034838063c8cbdadb3b0m Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT State investigators say the owner of a Broward County check-cashing house used a string of shell companies in a scheme to avoid work comp. Medical Consultants Network Wins Federal Contract in Jacksonville http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=37a220a99088a9f8efe32eec83e7849ej http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=37a220a99088a9f8efe32eec83e7849ej Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT Medical Consultants Network won a contract with the federal Office of Workers' Compensation Programs to provide services in Jacksonville. South Fla. DME Owners Sentenced in $420 Million Medicare Scam http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=9a30f92b53b09787c91f2d18688a1c66m http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=9a30f92b53b09787c91f2d18688a1c66m Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT Three people involved with a Miami-area DME company were sentenced to prison for submitting nearly $420 million in false billings to Medicare. Miami Pharmacy Owner Jailed for 30 Months http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=77fa58ea1a35b80fc709179106d6544fm http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=77fa58ea1a35b80fc709179106d6544fm Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The owner of a Miami pharmacy has drawn a 30-month prison sentence for nearly $1.4 million in phony Medicare billings. AmComp Merger Ends Battle over Excess Profits http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=1760beba94f81fd04e225429b0b7379cm http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=1760beba94f81fd04e225429b0b7379cm Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT Insurance Commissioner Kevin McCarty said AmComp has agreed to pay $8.4 million in excess profits as part of its merger with Employers Holdings. Workers´ Compensation Division Offers Free Classes http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=d349da65b1f09f57ddf214935fdf5cfaw http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=d349da65b1f09f57ddf214935fdf5cfaw Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The Division of Workers' Compensation will hold free classes on workers' compensation laws in October and November. Regulators and Workers´ Lawyers Differ Over New Fla. Rate Cut http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=975d304aa883fb56d747d09df040c515m http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=975d304aa883fb56d747d09df040c515m Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT CFO Alex Sink joined the chorus of groups praising NCCI's call for a 14.1% rate cut while claimants' lawyers warned the 2003 reforms went too far. New Alliance Forms to Protect Young Workers in South Florida http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=c9c5efa25b7ad342304561e7a5dec9d6b http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=c9c5efa25b7ad342304561e7a5dec9d6b Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT OSHA, Palm Beach County School Board and Gold Coast Chapter of American Society of Safety Engineers formed an alliance to protect young workers. AmComp Announces Amendment of Merger Agreement http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=032336e3d95b42c4d96644d5bc1a345fk http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=032336e3d95b42c4d96644d5bc1a345fk Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT AmComp announced that it received approval from the Office of Insurance Regulation for an amendment to its merger agreement with Employers Holdings. Florist 1st DCA Launches Special Comp Unit as First Phase of Change http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=283130ff0368af7773f5cd74cd688a6bm http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=283130ff0368af7773f5cd74cd688a6bm Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The Florida First DCA has launched a special attorneys' unit assigned to work comp cases and hopes to join the OJCC's new e-filing system. South Florida Therapist Arrested for Filing False Medicaid Claims http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=b36edeca8773976b96b72016d193928cm http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=b36edeca8773976b96b72016d193928cm Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT A Broward County therapist has been charged with stealing more than $19,000 from the Florida Medicaid program. WorkCompPartners Offering Employers Step Advantage Program http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=c5a450a5704aa19b3285f868b7a44063j http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=c5a450a5704aa19b3285f868b7a44063j Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT WorkCompPartners became a certified partner of Injury Management Partners, which allows it to offer the Employers Step Advantage program. NCCI Calls for Fla. Rate Cut Sixth Year in a Row http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=6aa66074ebb8365a62a902e403804ee4m http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=6aa66074ebb8365a62a902e403804ee4m Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT Crediting reforms and a drop in claims frequency that outpaced the nation, NCCI has called for the sixth consecutive cut in the state's rates. Court: Heart Attack Caused by Broken Elevator Not a Mental Injury http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=3425cccd9953853027f8d4bf41f7eb0ak http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=3425cccd9953853027f8d4bf41f7eb0ak Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT A heart attack suffered because of a malfunctioning elevator is not a mental or nervous injury, the 1st District Court of Appeal ruled. Fla. Appellate Court Awards $6,702 in Attorney Fees http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=5b0f26be0d5aa37e8d3eda9a1646dd4ck http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=5b0f26be0d5aa37e8d3eda9a1646dd4ck Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT An appellate court ruled that an attorney is entitled to $6,702 in fees after prevailing on a claim. Miami Doc and Clinic Administrator Plead Guilty to Medicare Fraud http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=4ad34faa9e62957607b2a1bc54918146m http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=4ad34faa9e62957607b2a1bc54918146m Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT A Miami physician and an HIV clinic administrator have pleaded guilty to charges in a $37 million Medicare fraud scheme involving phony HIV infusions. Florida Sees Slight Increase in Fatalities http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=4da2ae6a16c468f110aa54af31def17em http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=4da2ae6a16c468f110aa54af31def17em Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The state saw a minor increase in workplace fatalities in 2007 with transportation-related incidents still the most prevalent threat. Fla. Court Rules Work Comp Attorney Didn´t Defame Fraud Suspects http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=e3b1b8d45b083d5ed720d8e353b86003k http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=e3b1b8d45b083d5ed720d8e353b86003k Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT An attorney's comments to a television station did not defame several fraud suspects, the 5th DCA ruled. South Fla. Construction Co. Owner Pleads Guilty to Payroll Fraud http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=03bd6df1703dab0bc1b7b0b52160d393j http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=03bd6df1703dab0bc1b7b0b52160d393j Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT A Palm Beach-area construction company owner pleaded guilty to paying cash wages to avoid payroll taxes. Florida DWC Completing First Full Look at the Comp System http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=8b110a0ce0a0190b55ce815258f1bc21m http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=8b110a0ce0a0190b55ce815258f1bc21m Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The DWC is in the final months of work on the agency's first complete analysis of the comp system and could recommend changes to the 2003 reforms.