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Misdiagnoses Keep Worker Unaware of Condition
The Arkansas Court of Appeals ruled that a worker’s claim for benefits related to his carpal tunnel injury was not time-barred even though he began complaining of symptoms years before he…
Ambulatory Surgery Centers Added to Definition of Medical Facility
Indiana ambulatory surgery centers will be considered medical service facilities under recently enacted legislation. Gov. Eric Holcomb in March enacted House Bill 1153, which added ASCs to the definition of medical service…
Court Upholds Jury’s Finding That Worker’s Conduct Was Sole Cause of Accident
A New York appellate court upheld a jury’s finding that a construction worker’s conduct was the sole proximate cause of his injuries from being struck by a temporary barricade. Case: Petersen…
DWC Adopts Rule Allowing Electronic Service of QME Reports
The California Division of Workers’ Compensation announced that permanent rules allowing electronic service of medical-legal reports went into effect earlier this week. The DWC on Wednesday said permanent changes to California…
DWC Solicits Input for RTW Audit
The Texas Division of Workers’ Compensation is seeking input from system users about the best approach for a return-to-work plan-based audit. “The plan-based audit will evaluate the reasonableness of a doctor’s…
OSHA Program Focuses on Indoor, Outdoor Heat Hazards
The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration announced a National Emphasis Program aiming to conduct more heat-related workplace inspections to protect workers from injuries or fatalities, which the agency says…
Worker Who Failed to Prove Injury in Comp Case Can’t Pursue Labor Law Claims
A New York appellate court ruled that a worker could not proceed with his Labor Law and negligence claims for alleged injuries from an accident that had already been adjudicated…
Worker Getting Retirement Benefits From Ex-Employer’s Plan Doesn’t Qualify for Disability
The Mississippi Court of Appeals ruled that an injured worker was not entitled to disability benefits from his former employer’s retirement plan because his relationship with the employer had ended before…
AIG Names Executives
American International Group Inc. on Tuesday said Tom Bolt has been named executive vice president and chief risk officer. Bolt replaces Sabra Purtill, who was recently named executive vice president and…
Pharmacy Executives Charged in Kickback Scheme
Federal prosecutors in Florida announced that two pharmacy executives were charged with conspiracy to solicit kickbacks and with receiving kickbacks as part of an in-office drug dispensing program. The U.S. Attorney’s…
Insurance Department Names Shelia Travis Chief Examiner
The Alabama Insurance Department announced the appointment of Sheila Travis as chief examiner, effective immediately. Sheila Travis Travis will succeed Richard Ford, who recently retired. Travis will lead the Department’s Examination Division…
AF Group to Acquire AmeriTrust Group
AF Group on Tuesday announced that it entered into an agreement through subsidiary Accident Fund Insurance Co. of America to purchase AmeriTrust Group. AmeriTrust, headquartered in Southfield, Michigan, offers specialty insurance…