Workers' Compensation News
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Fee Review Hearing Office Errs in Dismissing Pharmacy's Claim for Payment
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11/06/2020
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State: PA | Segment: NORTH | 0 | Popular with Insurance
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The Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania ruled that the Bureau of Workers’ Compensation Fee Review Hearing Office erred in dismissing a pharmacy’s claim for payment for a compound cream because an insurance carrier disputed whether it was reasonable and necessary treatment.
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Former Doctor Pleads Guilty in UR Fraud Case
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11/02/2020
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State: NA | Segment: NATIONAL | 0 | Popular with Insurance
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A former orthopedic surgeon pleaded guilty to fraud charges in connection with a scheme in which he stole the identity of a licensed physician and received more than $876,000 in payments for utilization reviews, the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York announced.
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Firefighter Can Get PPD for Post-Retirement Bout With Cancer
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10/12/2020
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State: NV | Segment: WEST | 0 | Popular with Insurance
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The Nevada Supreme Court ruled that a cancer-stricken ex-firefighter was entitled to receive permanent partial disability benefits even though he had retired and was earning no wages by the time he became disabled.
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Forestry Tech Accused of Double-Dipping
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09/24/2020
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State: CA | Segment: WEST | 0 | Popular with Legal
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A 23-year-old forestry technician was arraigned on charges of fraud and grand theft for allegedly concealing that he was working while receiving temporary disability benefits, the California Department of Insurance announced.
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Former Intern Confirmed as New Chief Operating Officer for BWC
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09/08/2020
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State: OH | Segment: NORTH | 0 | Popular with Legal
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A naitve Ohian who started her career at the state’s workers’ compensation bureau nearly three decades ago has assumed the role of chief operating officer, the bureau announced in a news release.
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