WCB Posts Guidance for Disputing Telehealth Payments
The New York State Workers’ Compensation Board said the fact that medical treatment was provided using telehealth should not be the sole basis for a legal objection to a bill.
Services…
Prosecutors: Fatal Accident Exposes Alleged Payroll Fraud Scheme
The Santa Clara County District Attorney’s Office said a fatal truck accident exposed a $460,000 fraud scheme involving the owner of a San Jose roofing company.
In June 2020, four employees…
State Workplace Safety Regulators Launch Heat Illness Program
The Arizona Division of Occupational Safety and Health implemented a statewide emphasis program aimed at mitigating heat-related illnesses and injuries in the workplace.
The agency said the program emphasizes water, rest,…
Former Pro Football Player Loses Eligibility for Benefits by Election of Remedies
A Texas appellate court overturned an award of benefits to a former professional football player, finding he had elected a remedy for his injury under a collective bargaining agreement.
Case: Great…
Court Upholds Comp Attorney’s Criminal Conviction for Client Kickback Scheme
A California appellate court upheld the criminal conviction of a veteran workers’ compensation attorney for his part in a conspiracy to refer clients for compensation.
Case: People v. Slater, No. G061331,…
DWC Finalizes Spinal Cord Stimulator Audit Plan
The Texas Division of Workers’ Compensation announced that Commissioner of Workers’ Compensation Jeff Nelson approved a spinal cord stimulator plan-based audit.
The audit will evaluate the appropriateness of a doctor’s decision…