Workers' Compensation News
| Doctor Licensed in Multiple States Didn't Need Board Authorization to Treat Worker Out-of-State | 03/03/2023 | ||
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| State: NJ | Segment: NORTH | 0 | Popular with Legal | |||
| A New York appellate court ruled that an out-of-state doctor who provides treatment to a worker who resides in that same state does not need to obtain authorization to provide treatment from the Workers’ Compensation Board just because the doctor also happens to be licensed in New York....Read More | |||
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DIR Clarifies Requirement to Provide Water in Precedential Decision | 02/28/2023 | |
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| State: CA | Segment: WEST | 0 | Popular with Legal | |||
| The California Department of Industrial Relations on Monday said its Occupational Safety and Health Appeals Board issued a precedential decision clarifying what it means for employers to provide water “as close as practicable.” ...Read More | |||
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DWC Announces Update to Proposed Rule | 02/23/2023 | |
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| The Florida Division of Workers’ Compensation said it submitted a notice of change regarding proposed rules for ambulatory surgical center reimbursement that would clarify the minimum partial payment requirement. ...Read More | |||
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Deficiencies in Worker's Brief Result in Dismissal of Appeal | 02/21/2023 | |
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| State: MO | Segment: SOUTH | 0 | Popular with Insurance | |||
| The Missouri Court of Appeals threw out a worker’s challenge to the dismissal of his claim against the Second Injury Fund due to multiple deficiencies in his appellate brief. ...Read More | |||
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Doc Sentenced to Four Years, Ordered to Pay $827,083 in Restitution | 02/17/2023 | |
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| State: LA | Segment: SOUTH | 0 | Popular with Legal | |||
| Federal prosecutors on Thursday announced that a Louisiana physician was sentenced to four years in prison and ordered to pay $827,083 in restitution for his role in a kickback scheme. ...Read More | |||
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Diabetic With Partially Amputated Leg Gets Award of TTD, Fees, Costs, More | 02/15/2023 | |
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| State: LA | Segment: SOUTH | 0 | Popular with Insurance | |||
| A Louisiana appellate court upheld an award of benefits, penalties, attorney fees and costs to a diabetic worker who had to have his leg partially amputated after an on-the-job injury to his foot and ankle. ...Read More | |||
| DIR Holding Workshop on Lump Sum Rules | 02/14/2023 | ||
| State: NV | Segment: WEST | 0 | Popular with Insurance | |||
| The Nevada Division of Industrial Relations is holding a workshop Feb. 27 on proposed rules allowing lump sum payments for some injured workers permanently disabled on or after July 1, 2017. ...Read More | |||
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Denniston Data Launches New Medical Pricing Standard | 02/09/2023 | |
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| State: NA | Segment: NATIONAL | 0 | Popular with Legal | |||
| Denniston Data Inc. announced the release of a new guide on negotiated medical prices in the U.S. ...Read More | |||
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DWC Accepting Comments on Proposed Changes to Settlement Rules | 02/09/2023 | |
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| State: TX | Segment: SOUTH | 0 | Popular with Employer | |||
| The Texas Division of Workers’ Compensation is accepting comments on proposed rules that would allow it to decide on the forms needed to submit a settlement agreement for approval. ...Read More | |||
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DIR: COVID-19 Non-Emergency Rules Take Effect | 02/07/2023 | |
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| State: CA | Segment: WEST | 0 | Popular with Legal | |||
| The California Department of Industrial Relations announced that permanent rules requiring employers to protect workers from COVID-19 went into effect last week. ...Read More | |||
