Workers' Compensation News
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DWC Holding QME Exam in April | 01/08/2024 | |
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| The California Division of Workers’ Compensation is holding its next qualified medical evaluator exam in April. The DWC ...Read More | |||
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DWC Posts Adjustments to Pathology and Lab Section of OMFS | 01/08/2024 | |
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| The California Division of Workers’ Compensation posted an order adjusting the pathology and clinical laboratory section of the Official Medical Fee Schedule to incorporate changes in the Medicare payment system. ...Read More | |||
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DWC Sets Public Hearing on Designated Doctor Reimbursement Proposal | 01/05/2024 | |
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| Source: Steve Nichols (News Contributor) | |||
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| The Texas Division of Workers’ Compensation has scheduled a public hearing to receive testimony on the agency’s proposed amendments to designated doctor billing and reimbursement rules. ...Read More | |||
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Department Announces 9% Rate Cut | 12/29/2023 | |
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| The Louisiana Department of Insurance on Thursday said Commissioner Jim Donelon approved the annual loss cost filing from the National Council on Compensation Insurance for a 9% reduction in workers’ compensation rates that will take effect in May. ...Read More | |||
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DWC Determines Interest and Discount Rate for 2024 First Quarter | 12/29/2023 | |
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| Source: Steve Nichols (News Contributor) | |||
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| The Texas Division of Workers’ Compensation has determined that any interest or discount provided for in the Texas Labor Code shall be at the rate of 8.45%. ...Read More | |||
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DWC Hits Pause on San Jose District Office Move | 12/28/2023 | |
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| The California Division of Workers’ Compensation on Wednesday announced that it is postponing the relocation of its San Jose district office. &l...Read More | |||
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DWC Releases Annual Report on State's Fatal Occupational Injuries | 12/27/2023 | |
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| Source: Steve Nichols (News Contributor) | |||
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| The Texas Division of Workers’ Compensation has released its annual report on fatal work-related injuries. The report is released each year to help employers, safety professionals and policymakers identify occupational safety and health issues and trends. ...Read More | |||
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DWC Updates DMEPOS Section of Fee Schedule | 12/22/2023 | |
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| The California Division of Workers’ Compensation updated the durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics and supplies section of the Official Medical Fee Schedule to incorporate changes made by Medicare. ...Read More | |||
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Division Proposes Opioid Guideline Update | 12/22/2023 | |
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| The California Division of Workers’ Compensation is holding a public hearing on Jan. 26 for a proposed update to the Medical Treatment Utilization Schedule. ...Read More | |||
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DWC Relocating San Jose Office | 12/22/2023 | |
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| The California Division of Workers’ Compensation announced that its San Jose office will move to a new location on Dec. 28. The new office will ...Read More | |||
