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…