Workers' Compensation News
Defendants Get Summary Judgment on Claim by Worker Injured by Falling Drywall | 03/16/2023 | ||
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A New York appellate court upheld the dismissal of a Labor Law claim by a worker injured by a falling dolly and drywall. Case: Orte...Read More | |||
DWC Sets April 10 Hearing on Proposed MTUS Updates | 03/09/2023 | ||
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The California Division of Workers’ Compensation is holding a public hearing April 10 to gather testimony on proposed additions to the Medical Treatment Utilization Schedule. ...Read More | |||
DA Recovers $95,870 in Restitution From Cop Convicted of Fraud | 03/07/2023 | ||
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A Southern California police officer convicted of workers’ compensation fraud paid $95,870 in restitution, the Orange County District Attorney’s Office announced. ...Read More | |||
Division Updates Hearing Request Form | 03/06/2023 | ||
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The Oregon Workers’ Compensation Division on Friday announced that it revised the form used to request a hearing on a matter that falls within the director’s jurisdiction. ...Read More | |||
DWC Seeks Comments on Forms Changes | 03/06/2023 | ||
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The Texas Division of Workers’ Compensation is seeking public comments on proposed changes to forms relating to medical examinations, annuities, lump-sum payments and maximum medical improvement following spinal surgery. ...Read More | |||
Doctor Licensed in Multiple States Didn't Need Board Authorization to Treat Worker Out-of-State | 03/03/2023 | ||
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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 | |||
DIR Clarifies Requirement to Provide Water in Precedential Decision | 02/28/2023 | ||
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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 | |||
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 | |||
Deficiencies in Worker's Brief Result in Dismissal of Appeal | 02/21/2023 | ||
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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 | |||
Doc Sentenced to Four Years, Ordered to Pay $827,083 in Restitution | 02/17/2023 | ||
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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 | |||