Workers' Compensation News
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Guidewire Acquiring FirstBest Systems
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08/05/2016
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Guidewire Software announced Thursday that it has reached an agreement to purchase FirstBest Systems, which develops underwriting management systems for property and casualty insurers.
The deal is expected to close in about four weeks, Guidewire said. Terms of the transaction were not dis...Read More
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Genetic Testing to Predict Drug Response Scrutinized in Work Comp
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07/28/2016
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By: Elaine Goodman (medical/business reporter)
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State: WA | Segment: Top | 0 | Popular with Legal
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An upcoming decision by a Washington state medical panel will determine whether pharmacogenetic testing, which may help predict how well a patient will respond to particular medications, will be covered for workers’ comp claimants in the monopolistic state.
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Gov. Signs Bill Mandating MTUS for MPN Reviews
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07/26/2016
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State: CA | Segment: WEST | 0 | Popular with Legal
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California Gov. Jerry Brown signed into law a bill requiring the use of the Medical Treatment Utilization Schedule to resolve treatment disputes through a medical provider network’s internal independent review process.
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Gas Equipment Manufacturer, Labor Broker Receive $120,000 in OSHA Fines
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07/12/2016
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State: TX | Segment: SOUTH | 0 | Popular with Employer
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An oil and gas equipment manufacturer, and its labor broker, received about $120,000 in combined OSHA fines after failing to label hazardous chemicals or properly dispose of contaminated material, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's Austin area office announced.
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Governor Signs Bill Increasing Work Comp Penalties
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07/11/2016
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State: HI | Segment: WEST | 0 | Popular with Legal
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Hawaii employers will face higher fines for not carrying mandatory workers’ compensation coverage, and carriers could be hit with bigger penalties for not paying benefits as prescribed by law under a bill signed by Gov. David Ige.
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Gov. Balks at Making SWIF a Cookie Jar for Budget Shortfall
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07/07/2016
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By: J. Todd Foster (Reporter)
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State: PA | Segment: Top | 0 | Popular with Insurance
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Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf quickly rejected a proposal by some Republican lawmakers to shore up the state’s budget woes by taking $200 million from the State Workers’ Insurance Fund.
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Governor Signs Bill Requiring Claim Audit
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07/07/2016
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State: HI | Segment: WEST | 0 | Popular with Insurance
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Hawaii Gov. David Ige signed a bill requiring the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to hire an actuarial firm to study workers’ compensation claims and determine whether the Legislature needs to make any changes to the state’s laws.
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Gryphon Investors Acquires PT Provider Cora Health Services
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07/06/2016
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Gryphon Investors has acquired Cora Health Services Inc., an operator of outpatient physical therapy clinics offering workers’ compensation rehab and other services.
Cora’s management team will remain in place and retain a minority stake in the company, Gryphon said in announc...Read More
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