Worker's Compensation Top Oklahoma News Stories Top Oklahoma Workers', Workman's, Workmen's Compensation News Stories en-us Sun, 07 Sep 2008 05:30:04 News Law Workers' Compensation Workman's Compensation Workmen's Compensation 60 Witnesses Snub AMA 6th Edition at Advisory Committee Hearing http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=8a4b9afa082fe09729b510497dcacadcb http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=8a4b9afa082fe09729b510497dcacadcb Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The Workers' Compensation Court Physician Advisory Committee found little support for the AMA 6th Edition Guides at a public hearing. Commissioner Issues Cease-and-Desist Order to Unauthorized Insurer http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=3b0438b7fbab5eda41800d1a87c8eb26b http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=3b0438b7fbab5eda41800d1a87c8eb26b Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT Insurance Commissioner Kim Holland issued an order halting sales by an unlicensed and unauthorized insurer. GOP Head Calls for Probe of Comp-Related Political Action Committee http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=e6aeb49acc3ed50e4b6f01536a4df851b http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=e6aeb49acc3ed50e4b6f01536a4df851b Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT State GOP Chairman Gary Jones called for an official investigation of the Working Oklahomans Alliance Political Action Committee. Advisory Committee Sets Aug. 22 Public Hearing on AMA 6th Edition http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=9f39c6cc69882bff7872ee417f70cac3b http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=9f39c6cc69882bff7872ee417f70cac3b Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The Workers' Compensation Court's Physician Advisory Committee will hold a public hearing on using the AMA 6th Edition impairment guides on Aug. 22. Newspaper Says Attorneys Raised PAC Funds from Workers´ Settlements http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=30260a5187ae529301e38f8ddf91b376b http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=30260a5187ae529301e38f8ddf91b376b Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The Oklahoman reported an organization controlled by claimants' attorneys raised political action committee funds from workers' settlements. Board of Chiropractic Examiners Urges Online License Renewals http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=8a2c2e19218fb170d1842ab12f1cdb91b http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=8a2c2e19218fb170d1842ab12f1cdb91b Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The Board of Chiropractic Examiners urged licensees to renew their licenses online. Court Report for 2007 Shows Drop in Injury Reports, Slightly More Claims http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=3c740b1af74372bae332faa86f75f6e9b http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=3c740b1af74372bae332faa86f75f6e9b Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The Workers' Compensation Court's annual report for 2007 shows first reports of injuries decreased while the number of claims rose slightly. Department of Central Services Sets Up Online Reporting Site for Fraud http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=e8a0c7e4576c36a4acf7532be23501abb http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=e8a0c7e4576c36a4acf7532be23501abb Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The Department of Central Services has established an online site for citizens, state workers and vendors to report allegations of fraud and waste. Governor Names Four to Workers´ Compensation Court http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=bd3a65a1825063852cf82295ef3c928cb http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=bd3a65a1825063852cf82295ef3c928cb Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT Gov. Brad Henry announced three new appointments and one reappointment to the Workers' Compensation Court. Court Says Watchman´s Carjacking Gunshot Wound is Compensable http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=89c2f6f147093c740ebe56f7bc65a132k http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=89c2f6f147093c740ebe56f7bc65a132k Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT A watchman who suffered a gunshot wound during a carjacking while on break is entitled to compensation, the state Supreme Court ruled. High Court Grants Late Addition of Cumulative Injury to Claim http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=ff58fe9e07080286882dbd7ada4fdc75k http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=ff58fe9e07080286882dbd7ada4fdc75k Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The state Supreme Court granted a worker's request to add a shoulder injury to her claim about four years after her initial injury. Advisory Committee Makes No Decsion on Lumbar Spine Guidelines http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=1600897b2836d036a46d021457da3f1fb http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=1600897b2836d036a46d021457da3f1fb Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The Physician Advisory Committee to the Workers' Compensation Court took proposed lumbar spine treatment guidelines under advisement. Court Posts Medical Plan Provider Information, Forms Online http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=bef6b59bad858e99ced5c58376091940b http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=bef6b59bad858e99ced5c58376091940b Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The Workers' Compensation Court posted certified workplace medical plan provider information and dispute resolution forms online. Hearing Set June 27 on Proposed Lumbar Spine Treatment Guidelines http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=36d790f18df5a86aa2d4224ea950ed0eb http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=36d790f18df5a86aa2d4224ea950ed0eb Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT Lumbar spine treatment guidelines proposed by the Physician Advisory Committee will be considered at a public hearing on June 27. Advisory Council Elects Norman Businessman as Chairman http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=89975249507b1e550db7a8de09368bdeb http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=89975249507b1e550db7a8de09368bdeb Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The Advisory Council on Workers' Compensation elected Blake Virgin, businessman and attorney, as chairman. Advisory Council Meets Today to Elect Chairman, Review Legislation http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=67ae3be212cf9f56146f06856effdc0eb http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=67ae3be212cf9f56146f06856effdc0eb Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The Advisory Council on Workers' Compensation to the Workers' Compensation Court meets today to elect a chairman and discuss legislation. Bureau Begins Accepting Narcotic License Registrations Online http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=9847fff33c44e4b4cc57e0859c971f08b http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=9847fff33c44e4b4cc57e0859c971f08b Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The State Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drug Control began accepting narcotic license applications and renewals online. Governor Signs Bill for Out-of-State Coverage by CompSource http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=2c15528bc710d6952ed7f0ae729002c0b http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=2c15528bc710d6952ed7f0ae729002c0b Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT Gov. Brad Henry signed legislation allowing CompSource Oklahoma to provide coverage to employees working out of state. Concentra, Oklahoma Settle Billing Practice Concerns http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=25c0bf9d774428e21c1210d64d894e84b http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=25c0bf9d774428e21c1210d64d894e84b Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT Concentra Health Services is paying the state more than $182,000 to settle concerns over billing to CompSource Oklahoma. Association Criticizes CompSource Bill as 'Bad Public Policy' http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=acf74122ec042270afc071bddd20c2ccb http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=acf74122ec042270afc071bddd20c2ccb Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The American Insurance Association called a bill allowing CompSource to insure out-of-state workers 'bad public policy.'