Eight Comp Judges Up for Reappointment
The Statewide Nominating Commission for the Judges of Compensation Claims will meet Dec. 13 to interview candidates for potential reappointment by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.
At the same time, the commission…
4th DCA: Self-Referral Bar Doesn’t Apply to Services Provided Through Doctor’s Separate Businesses
Physicians can provide services to patients through separate legal entities in which they have a financial interest without violating the statutory prohibition on self-referrals, a California appellate court ruled.
Labor Code…
OIG: Pandemic Delayed FECA Claim Adjudication
The U.S. Office of Inspector General reported that the COVID-19 pandemic delayed adjudication of federal workers’ compensation claims and that changes to the federal opioid management rules did not increase…
Medical Supply, Billing Company Executive Pleads Guilty to Fraud Charges
A former executive with a medical supply and billing company in Arkansas pleaded guilty Wednesday to a conspiracy charge connection with scheme to defraud the federal government and private insurers…
Court Publishes Decision Holding Employer Liable for Penalties to Worker’s Widow
The Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania upheld the imposition of penalties against an employer for failing to make payment to a worker’s widow in accordance with the award she had received,…
Nominating Committee to Select Board Appointment Recommendation
The Kentucky Workers’ Compensation Nominating Committee will meet Oct. 29 to consider applications for nomination of a Workers’ Compensation Board member.
Committee members will discuss applications during a closed-door executive session…