Physician Dispensing Rule Hearing Moved to Nov. 1
The Florida Division of Workers’ Compensation announced that a hearing on proposed physician dispensing rules that was postponed because of Hurricane Ian is being rescheduled to Nov. 1 due to…
IAIABC Elects Board of Directors
The International Association of Industrial Accident Boards and Commissions announced the election of its 2022-2023 board of directors.
Mark Long
Mark Long, senior deputy director of the Michigan Workers’ Disability Compensation…
Supreme Court Unanimously Denies Benefits to Woman Who Fell at Work
The West Virginia Supreme Court upheld a determination that a worker was not entitled to benefits for her injuries from an on-the-job fall.
Case: Baker v. Wheeling Island Gaming Inc., No.
OIG Finds Underreporting of Comp Payments to Social Security Administration
The U.S. Office of the Inspector General is exploring the possibility of getting workers’ compensation payment data directly from states after reviewing a sample of claims from a handful of states…
DWC Posts Update to Hospital Outpatient, ASC Fee Schedule
The California Division of Workers’ Compensation posted an order adjusting the hospital outpatient departments and ambulatory surgical centers section of the Official Medical Fee Schedule to conform to changes in…
Supreme Court Upholds Denial of Increased Disability Award for Power Plant Worker
The West Virginia Supreme Court upheld a determination that a longtime power plant employee was not entitled to an additional permanent partial disability award for his pulmonary issues.
Case: Burgess v.