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Changes to ASC Payment Rules Up for Review
The Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation announced that its ambulatory surgical center payment rules are pending a “common-sense” review. The rules would update fees for relevant joint replacement procedures and adopt…
Bills Would Allow More Providers to Treat Injured Workers
Bills that would allow acupuncturists, occupational therapy assistants and physical therapist assistants to treat injured workers are back before New York lawmakers this year, as is a bill that would…
P&T Committee to Discuss High-Cost Drug Loophole at Jan. 19 Meeting
The panel that advises the California Division of Workers’ Compensation on evidence-based updates to the prescription drug formulary will discuss on Jan. 19 how to ensure that providers dispense the…
DWC Accepting Applications for QME Exam in April
The California Division of Workers’ Compensation is accepting applications for the qualified medical evaluator examination that will be held from April 16-23. The division said it will offer in-person, computer-based testing…
Worker’s Failure to Respond to Discovery Requests Doesn’t Warrant Dismissal of Claim
The Idaho Supreme Court revived a worker’s claim for benefits, finding the Industrial Commission acted in excess of its authority in dismissing the case based on her failure to promptly respond…
Uninsured Employer’s Failure to File Appeals Bond Forecloses Ability to Challenge Award
The Missouri Court of Appeals dismissed an uninsured employer’s attempt to challenge an award issued to an injured employee due to failure to file a bond. Case: Greig v. McCaleb, No.
Court Reinstates Duty Disability Pension for Firefighter Who Concealed Preexisting Condition
The Illinois Appellate Court reinstated duty disability pension benefits to a firefighter who lied about preexisting back issues. Case: Village of Roselle v. Board of Trustees of the Roselle Firefighters’ Pension…
Lawmakers Resurrect Single-Payer Proposal
California lawmakers resurrected a bill that would create a single-payer health care program for state residents that would defer to an advisory panel the question about how to handle occupational…
Senate Approves Comp Requirement for Contractors
The California Senate approved a bill that would expand license classifications required to file a certificate of workers’ compensation insurance with the Contractors State License Board. The Senate on Thursday voted…
Houston Clinic Owner Sentenced to Two Years for Comp Scheme
The owner of a medical clinic in Houston on Thursday was sentenced to two years in federal prison for her conviction a kickback and money laundering scheme, the U.S. Attorney’s…
Bills Address Compensability for Different Injuries, Conditions
Bills before New York lawmakers during the 2022 legislative session would define exposure to COVID-19 as an occupational disease and declare that the exclusive remedy of workers’ compensation doesn’t apply…
Reinisch Wilson Weier Holding Free Webinars in February, March
Workers’ compensation defense firm Reinisch Wilson Weier PC is hosting a series of free webinars in February and March covering topics that include mental health, presumptions and COVID-19. Mary Hannon On…