Workers' Compensation News
DIR Offers Work Comp Training on April 17 | 04/08/2019 | ||
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The Nevada Division of Industrial Relations’ Workers’ Comp Section is offering two medical training sessions on April 17. A course on t...Read More | |||
DWC Schedules Hearing on Updates to Back Disorder, Mental Health Guidelines | 04/05/2019 | ||
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The California Division of Workers' Compensation will hold a public hearing May 6 to gather testimony on proposed updates to the state's medical treatment guidelines. ...Read More | |||
DWC Holding Educational Seminar in May | 04/04/2019 | ||
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The Missouri Division of Workers’ Compensation is holding its 25th annual Workers’ Compensation Educational Seminar in May. T...Read More | |||
Divided Court Overturns Denial of Award for Truck Driver's Claimed Lost Wage-Earning Capacity | 04/02/2019 | ||
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A divided Mississippi Court of Appeals overturned a decision of the Workers’ Compensation Commission that had denied benefits to an injured truck driver for his claimed loss of earning capacity from his most recent back injury. ...Read More | |||
DWC Ponders Repeal of 'Old Laws' on Fee Schedules | 04/02/2019 | ||
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The Texas Division of Workers' Compensation is accepting public comment on whether sections of “old law” regarding medical fee schedules and other aspects of the system should be repealed or amended. ...Read More | |||
DWC Posts Adjustments to Fee Schedules | 03/28/2019 | ||
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The California Division of Workers’ Compensation posted orders adjusting the hospital outpatient and ambulatory surgical center section of the Official Medical Fee Schedule, as well as the section for durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics and supplies. ...Read More | |||
Driver-Turned-Kickboxer Charged With Double-Dipping | 03/28/2019 | ||
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He said he tripped over a shipping pallet and injured his shoulder so badly that he couldn't work. But surveillance video showed him kickboxing and working out at a martial arts gym. ...Read More | |||
DWC Adopts Updated Fee Schedule Documents | 03/26/2019 | ||
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The Alaska Division of Workers’ Compensation posted a notice of adoption for revised materials related to its Medical Fee Schedule. ...Read More | |||
Defendant in Worker's Tort Case Can Depose Treatment Provider | 03/25/2019 | ||
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A Louisiana appellate court ruled that a defendant in a civil action was entitled to depose the doctor who had provided treatment to the plaintiff in connection with a workers’ compensation claim. ...Read More | |||
DWC Offers Webinars on Comp System for Health Care Providers | 03/25/2019 | ||
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The Texas Division of Workers' Compensation is offering fee webinars this year for health care providers and staff, to explain the ins and outs of medical care for injured workers. ...Read More | |||