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March 12 2010

La. Court Ruling Blocks Silent PPOs
 
 
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•   Supporters Hold High Hopes for Set-Aside Reform Bill
•   Competitive Comp Task Force Holds First Meeting Thursday - OH
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•   High Court Denies Review to WCAB's En Banc Opinion on Penalties - CA
•   Psychiatrist's Opinion Lacked Credibility, Court Concludes - NY
•   High Court: Commission Can't Base Award on Therapist's Report - OH
•   Commonwealth: Expert Wasn't Required to Inspect Healed Arm - PA
 
 
 
•   Three Charged in Clinic's Alleged Federal Workers' Comp Scam - IL
•   Nevans: Revising PDRS "Not Currently Prudent" - CA
•   Claimant Caught Working on Sailboat to Pay Restitution - WA
•   JUA Surplus Reaches $83.7 Million - FL
 
 
 
•   State Insurance Department Seeking Comment on All Regulations - NY
•   SWCB Removes Suspended Doctor from Worker Treatment List - NY
•   Department Touts Video Conferencing for Mediations - MN
•   Hearing Set April 9 on Continuing Medical Maintenance Guidelines - OK
 
 
 
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•   Risk Enterprise Management Appoints Ebert VP of Programs
•   Self-Insurers Conference Set for Cincinnati June 16-18 - OH
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