Workers' Compensation News
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Governor Picks Health Information Technology Commission Member
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09/25/2012
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State: MI | Segment: CENTRAL | 0 | Popular with Legal
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Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder has reappointed Michael Gardner of Midland to the Health Information Technology Commission for a term ending Aug. 3, 2016.The 13-member commission works to facilitate and promote the design, implementation, operation and maintenance of Michigan's health care...Read More
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Gov. Signs Contractor Coverage Bill
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09/24/2012
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By: Greg Jones (Senior Editor)
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State: CA | Segment: WEST | 0 | Popular with Legal
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California Gov. Jerry Brown signed a bill that requires California roofing contractors to carry workers' compensation insurance, regardless of the number of employees, and mandates insurers to conduct annual payroll audits of roofers.California Insurance Code Section 11665 requires c...Read More
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Governor Picks Daniel Fridrich as Comp Court Judge
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09/20/2012
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State: NE | Segment: CENTRAL | 0 | Popular with Legal
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Gov. Dave Heineman announced on Tuesday that he has appointed Daniel R. Fridrich of Omaha to serve as a judge on the Nebraska Workers’ Compensation Court. The appointment fills a vacancy due to the retirement of Judge Ronald L. Brown.Fridrich, 41, has practi...Read More
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Gov. to Sign Reform Bill Today
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09/18/2012
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By: Greg Jones (Senior Editor)
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State: CA | Segment: WEST | 0 | Popular with Legal
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California Gov. Jerry Brown announced that he will sign SB 863 today at separate signing ceremonies in San Diego and Burbank.Brown will be joined by Senate President pro Tem Darrell Steinberg, D-Sacramento, and Assembly Speaker John A. Perez, D-Los Angeles, as well as business and labor ...Read More
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Governor Makes Appointment to Cost Containment Board
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09/18/2012
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By: Greg Jones (Senior Editor)
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State: CO | Segment: WEST | 0 | Popular with Legal
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Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper reappointed Michael W. Mitchell to serve on the Workers’ Compensation Cost Containment Board through 2014.Mitchell, who is president of Floor and Peterson Insurance, was appointed to the board in April 2010. His term expired on Dec. 13, 2011....Read More
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Governor's Safety Conference Set for Baton Rouge Sept. 26-27
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09/18/2012
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State: LA | Segment: CENTRAL | 0 | Popular with Legal
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The Louisiana Workforce Commission will provide information and tips on occupational safety and health in the workplace at the fourth annual Louisiana Governor's Safety and Health Conference in Baton Rouge on Sept. 26 and 27.The conference will be held at the Crown Plaza Hotel, 4728 ...Read More
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Governor Names Business Representative to Advisory Council
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09/14/2012
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State: LA | Segment: EAST | 0 | Popular with Legal
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The president of the Louisiana Automobile Dealers Association is a new nominee for the Workers' Compensation Advisory Council, Gov. Bobby Jindal announced on Monday.Robert "Bob" Israel of Baton Rouge would serve as one of two business representatives on the 17-member council, Jindal ...Read More
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Guaranty Assn. Panel Narrows Study of Large-Deductible Policies
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09/10/2012
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State: FL | Segment: Top | 0 | Popular with Legal
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The Florida Workers' Compensation Guaranty Association will continue its study of the regulations that govern large-deductible policies but will narrow its focus.A working group of the guaranty association met Wednesday afternoon in Orlando. Executive Director Sandra J. Robinson said...Read More
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Guarantee Insurance Co. Licensed in Oregon and South Dakota
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09/07/2012
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By: Jim Sams (Senior Editor)
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State: NA | Segment: NATIONAL | 0 | Popular with Legal
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Patriot National Insurance Group said on Thursday that its subsidiary Guarantee Insurance Co. has been licensed to write workers' compensation insurance in Oregon and South Dakota.The addition of the recent states expands Guarantee's presence in the western states and further sup...Read More
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Governor Picks Ancil Lea to Head Electronic Health Records Effort
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09/07/2012
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State: AR | Segment: CENTRAL | 0 | Popular with Legal
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Arkansas Gov. Mike Beebe has announced he has picked Ancil Lea of Conway as the new Coordinator for the Arkansas Office of Health Information Technology (OHIT).The office leads the state's effort to improve the development and use of electronic health records.Ray Scott, t...Read More
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