Workers' Compensation News
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High Volume of IMR Cases Expected to Continue
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09/10/2018
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By: Greg Jones (Senior Editor)
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State: CA | Segment: Top | 0 | Popular with Legal
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The number of treatment disputes in California’s workers’ compensation system that are being resolved through the independent medical review process increased in 2017 and is on pace to increase again this year.
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HEMIC Declares $3.5 Million Dividend
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09/07/2018
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State: HI | Segment: WEST | 0 | Popular with Legal
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Hawaii Employers’ Mutual Insurance Co. has declared a $3.5 million dividend payable to qualifying policyholders.
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High Court to Review Decision Awarding Comp in Knife Attack
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09/06/2018
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State: CA | Segment: WEST | 0 | Popular with Legal
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The California Supreme Court will review an appellate court decision finding workers’ compensation is the exclusive remedy for a husband and wife attacked by a man with a knife while doing a welfare check at the request of a deputy sheriff.
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Helmets Gain Traction as Head Protection for Construction Workers
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08/31/2018
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By: Elaine Goodman (medical/business reporter)
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State: NA | Segment: Top | 0 | Popular with Insurance
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As brain injuries draw increased attention in workers’ comp, a growing number of construction companies are trying out helmets rather than hard hats as a way to better protect workers’ heads.
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Hearing on 2019 Pure Premium Recommendation Scheduled for Oct. 5
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08/29/2018
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State: CA | Segment: WEST | 0 | Popular with Legal
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The California Department of Insurance is holding a public hearing Oct. 5 to consider the Workers’ Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau’s recommendation to cut the advisory pure premium rate by 4.5%.
The WCIRB on Aug. 20 filed with CDI its ...Read More
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High Court Rules Exclusive Remedy Precludes Tort Claim Over UR Decision
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08/24/2018
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By: Greg Jones (Senior Editor)
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State: CA | Segment: Top | 0 | Popular with Legal
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The California Supreme Court ruled that workers’ compensation is the exclusive remedy for disputes arising out of the utilization review process, and suggested that lawmakers evaluate whether the system properly incentivizes doctors reviewing treatment requests to make &ldquo...Read More
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Hearing on Physicians' Fee Schedule Canceled
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08/16/2018
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State: KY | Segment: SOUTH | 0 | Popular with Employer
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A hearing set for today to discuss a medical fee schedule for physicians has been canceled after no one requested time to speak, the Kentucky Labor Cabinet announced.
The Department of Workers' Claims will continue to accept written public comments until Aug. 31. Comments can be addre...Read More
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