Workers' Compensation Top News Stories Copyright 1999-2008, workcompcentral, Inc. All rights reserved. http://www.workcompcentral.com Top Workers', Workman's, Workmen's Compensation News Stories en-us Sun, 07 Sep 2008 05:30:01 PDT 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. Case Hearings, Significant Events Not Getting to EDEX Users http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=71cf400084aaa2045a488bc0c8dd2b53c http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=71cf400084aaa2045a488bc0c8dd2b53c Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT People using EDEX to track cases say they haven't been receiving hearing notices or significant event notices for their cases since the start of EAMS. Groups Promise Return-to-Work Legislation Next Year http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=02d214f429b6c0000aa7febd8645cdf3c http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=02d214f429b6c0000aa7febd8645cdf3c Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT Voters Injured at Work and the California Chamber of Commerce both say they have not given up on reforming the return-to-work benefits program. Medical Costs Comprise 74% of Alabama Comp http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=46ab318006f959e1bc29ccf74f3de6e9m http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=46ab318006f959e1bc29ccf74f3de6e9m Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT NCCI has filed for a 2.3% cut in loss costs in the state but warned medical costs outpace the nation as a share of total workers' compensation. Stakeholders Reviewing Newly Adopted Subclaim Rules http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=e3e51f027fa870bccd4d883774037970b http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=e3e51f027fa870bccd4d883774037970b Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT Stakeholders are reviewing the Division of Workers' Compensation's new subclaim rules to see if concerns raised on the draft rules were met. Carrier Must Compensate for Care Plan, Not Liable for Lawn Care http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=e6b02fb1fc6b15561ddd47be8cb8f258k http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=e6b02fb1fc6b15561ddd47be8cb8f258k Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The Court of Appeals affirmed a decision granting compensation for a life care plan and denying a carrier's liability for lawn care. Court Refuses to Order BWC to Examine Medical Fee Dispute http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=be7deccf301c69f603ed0f101267435bk http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=be7deccf301c69f603ed0f101267435bk Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The Commonwealth Court refused to order the Bureau of Workers' Compensation to review a medical fee dispute. Employer Collaterally Estopped From Re-litigating Drug Test http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=934a6f461b50717ed38c6ec8539438eek http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=934a6f461b50717ed38c6ec8539438eek Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The Commonwealth Court ruled that an employer cannot re-litigate the issue of whether a drug test precludes a claimant from benefits. General Contractor Not Entitled to Indemnification Against Claim http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=8c39e921452078c7ae03b08f9144a047k http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=8c39e921452078c7ae03b08f9144a047k Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT A subcontractor is not required to indemnify a general contractor against a worker's Labor Law claims, an appellate court ruled. Minister Job Didn´t Aggravate Knee Injury, High Court Rules http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=45c1e5641ce8c501a8d225fecc3e8364k http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=45c1e5641ce8c501a8d225fecc3e8364k Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The state Supreme Court determined a minister's last injurious exposure to an occupational disease was during his previous job as an electrician. DWC Warns Carriers to Comply with Medical Billing Data Rules http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=fe2f3d13b22a462c491e1d6d4b606b19b http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=fe2f3d13b22a462c491e1d6d4b606b19b Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The Division of Workers' Compensation issued a bulletin warning carriers to comply with medical bill and payment data-reporting rules. Industrial Commission Cases Now Being Posted Online http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=3de72cbee575e4046a4c32e341b4597bw http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=3de72cbee575e4046a4c32e341b4597bw Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The Industrial Commission will post current cases online during the first and third weeks of each month. WCRB Sets Deadline For Medical Transactional Data http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=87afcf1a7983e1688d5b24a7a5515f2bw http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=87afcf1a7983e1688d5b24a7a5515f2bw Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The Wisconsin Compensation Rating Board set an Oct. 31 submission deadline for medical transactional data for 2006 and a Nov. 30 deadline for 2007. Three Doctors Lose Authorization to Treat Work Comp Patients http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=62a96774ce2e886bddf5553e93afd864w http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=62a96774ce2e886bddf5553e93afd864w Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT Three doctors have lost their authorizations to treat workers' compensation patients or to conduct independent medical exams. NCCI Updates Medical Data Call Info http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=3654acfbc5b18eacb9a3f7b544b37c1cm http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=3654acfbc5b18eacb9a3f7b544b37c1cm Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT NCCI has updated its list of communications regarding the Medical Data Call. Allstate Sues N.Y. Doctor for Alleged Billing Fraud http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=aa08957b6c05b296ea806f98ef9ce921j http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=aa08957b6c05b296ea806f98ef9ce921j Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT Allstate filed a lawsuit seeking $1.5 million in damages from a doctor who is accused of fraudulent billing. Grand Jury Indicts Claims Adjuster and Others in Claims Scam http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=e21ec3b994effc8148ca228deb885387j http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=e21ec3b994effc8148ca228deb885387j Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT A Will County grand jury indicted a TPA claims adjuster and eight others with participating in a scheme to defraud carriers. Legislature to Take Up PPO Issue Sept. 18 http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=be9b65699eff551a9e3f036c390dda47c http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=be9b65699eff551a9e3f036c390dda47c Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The House Business and Labor Committee will hold a hearing to discuss PPOs in the state's workers' compensation system Sept. 18. NCOIL Committee Holds Conference Call Today on PPO Legislation http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=bf06866d8808aacf8b8f5776f70d30abb http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=bf06866d8808aacf8b8f5776f70d30abb Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The National Conference of Insurance Legislators holds a conference call today to discuss model legislation for preferred provider organizations. ACOEM Issues Action Plan for U.S. Health Care System http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=c499c8579c85b32c12f65abb683418cew http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=c499c8579c85b32c12f65abb683418cew Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT ACOEM issued a five-point action plan to fix the U.S. health care system. Legislature Mulling Mental Injury Coverage Next Year http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=5e17e11e9aa36feb110b369a625066ccc http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=5e17e11e9aa36feb110b369a625066ccc Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT There is bipartisan support in the state for allowing workers' compensation coverage of mental injury when there is no corresponding physical injury. Marsh & McLennan Hires Human Resources Director http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=e059fc43af7542f5708c3d9466de1a30j http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=e059fc43af7542f5708c3d9466de1a30j Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT Marsh & McLennan appointed a former Coca Cola executive as its senior vice president for human resources. 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. Wells Fargo Hires Managing Director for Atlanta Office http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=dd2511974b6ea9db3ac5cd934c9dffd6j http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=dd2511974b6ea9db3ac5cd934c9dffd6j Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT Wells Fargo appointed a former Wachovia executive as its managing director in Atlanta. Rate Bureau to Host Open House and Assigned Risk Training Session http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=8cb04343a91738d5c38a44d80dd9465fw http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=8cb04343a91738d5c38a44d80dd9465fw Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The Rate Bureau will hold an open house and a managing assigned risk training session on two dates this month. Annual Agent Forums to be Held Wednesday Through Sept. 16 http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=2d80ec488f143bf9a0a474f83148ab18w http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=2d80ec488f143bf9a0a474f83148ab18w Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT Insurance Commissioner Hamm will discuss insurance issues at the department's annual agent forums. NCCI to Host Advisory Forums Throughout the Nation http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=211b360f7a1ae906d47bda13c670b03aw http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=211b360f7a1ae906d47bda13c670b03aw Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The National Council on Compensation Insurance will host advisory forums in 36 states through January 2009. MWCEA Will Host ´Work Comp College´ Event http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=60ade621054ac7f94d110f6ee90b38b0w http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=60ade621054ac7f94d110f6ee90b38b0w Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The Maryland Workers' Compensation Educational Association will host its annual conference from Sept. 21-24 to the theme of 'Work Comp College.' Director of Excess Line to Speak at PIWA Anniversary Celebration http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=273258b0cc389100bfb0aeacc73d67b8w http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=273258b0cc389100bfb0aeacc73d67b8w Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT Daniel F. Maher, executive director of Excess Line, will speak at the Professional Insurance Wholesalers Association's 30th anniversary dinner. PartnerSource Hosting Nonsubscriber Conference in October http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=748dcfb80944f8f777bc7ac42255ff8fw http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=748dcfb80944f8f777bc7ac42255ff8fw Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT PartnerSource will host a conference for nonsubscribers Oct. 23-24 in Dallas.