Workers' Compensation News
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One Call Merges with MSC Care Management
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08/01/2012
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By: Greg Jones (Senior Editor)
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State: NA | Segment: Top | 0 | Popular with Legal
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By Greg Jones, Western Bureau ChiefMedical cost-containment company One Call Medical on Tuesday said it finalized a merger agreement with medical product supplier MSC Care Management, a deal that one industry observer sai...Read More
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Old Republic Suffers $66M Loss as Run-off Lines Bleed Red Ink
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07/27/2012
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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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Old Republic International Corp. on Thursday reported a $34 million loss in the second quarter, compared to a $66.3 million loss in the second quarter of 2011.The carrier's operating revenues, however, increased 9% to $1.2 billion. The company's bottom line was impacted by a $104...Read More
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OIEC Offers Medical Dispute Resolution Sessions Friday
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07/25/2012
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State: TX | Segment: CENTRAL | 0 | Popular with Legal
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The Office of Injured Employee Counsel (OIEC) has invited Texas workers' compensation system participants and their office staff to attend OIEC's presentation Friday on "Ten (Plus Three) Things to Know About Changes to Medical Dispute Resolution 2012."The presentation will be pro...Read More
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OSHA Fines Stevedore Company $92,100 for Worker's Death
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07/24/2012
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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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The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) fined California stevedore company SSA Marine $92,100 for violations uncovered following an investigation into the Jan. 19 death of a worker at the Port of Long Beach.Steven Saggiani, 47, was crushe...Read More
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OSHA Cites Group Home for Failing to Prevent Workplace Violence
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07/20/2012
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By: Jim Sams (Senior Editor)
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State: ID | Segment: WEST | 0 | Popular with Legal
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The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration has cited an Idaho group home for failing to provide adequate safeguards against workplace violence.OSHA said in a press release it issued a citation and is proposing a penalty of $4,900 against South Park Inc., which operates as Dev...Read More
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OWC Announces Benefit Changes
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07/05/2012
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State: DE | Segment: EAST | 0 | Popular with Legal
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The Delaware Office of Workers' Compensation (OWC) announced new maximum and minimum weekly benefits that took effect on Monday.Donna Forrest, medical component manager for OWC, said the rates are determined by Delaware's average weekly wage, which was set at $967.52 for calendar...Read More
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OWC Posts Advisory on Continuing Ed Courses for Docs
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07/03/2012
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State: DE | Segment: EAST | 0 | Popular with Legal
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The Delaware Office of Workers' Compensation posted an advisory last week on the requirement that health care providers complete a state-approved continuing education course every two years to remain certified under the state Workers' Compensation Health Care Payment System.May 2...Read More
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OJCC Offices to Offer Wireless Internet Access
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07/02/2012
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State: FL | Segment: Top | 0 | Popular with Legal
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By Heather Scofield, ReporterInsurance groups and lawyers around Florida finally have traction on their long-sought efforts to get wireless Internet access at workers' compensation hearings.Access already is available at ...Read More
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Opinions Mixed on Health Care Ruling's Impact on Comp
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06/29/2012
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State: NA | Segment: Top | 0 | Popular with Legal
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By Michael Whiteley, Eastern Bureau ChiefWorkers' compensation experts largely shrugged off the U.S. Supreme Court ruling on Thursday that upheld the majority of Congress' health care reform bill, although some predict...Read More
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Officer's Injury while Walking to Buy Coffee Was AOE/COE
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06/29/2012
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By: Jim Sams (Senior Editor)
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State: OR | Segment: WEST | 0 | Popular with Legal
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Injuries suffered by a police officer who was struck by a car while she walked from her office across the street to a coffee shop arose out of and in the course of employment, the Oregon Court of Appeals ruled.Case: City of Eugene v. McDermed, A144661, 06/27/2012.Facts: Lt. C...Read More
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