LexisNexis has selected some recently issued noteworthy IMR decisions that illustrate the criteria that must be met to obtain authorization for a variety of different medical treatment modalities. LexisNexis...
Oakland, CA -- The California Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) has issued the 2025 assessments that workers’ compensation insurers are required to collect from policyholders to cover the...
Oakland – Alex Swedlow has announced his plans to retire as President of the Oakland-based California Workers' Compensation Institute (CWCI) effective August 2025. Mr. Swedlow’s retirement...
Oakland - A new California Workers’ Compensation Institute (CWCI) analysis that examines how medical inflation impacts allowable fees under the California workers’ compensation Official Medical...
By Hon. Colleen Casey, Former Commissioner, California Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board It’s a problem. Petitions for Reconsideration (Recon) are losing their way and delaying their arrival...
Experts Predict Shrinking of Workers Comp, Blurring of Healthcare/WC Systems.
CEOs of On Demand Companies Call for Worker Safety Net, Work Protections, Benefits.
Domestic Worker Advocates Push New Initiatives for On-Demand Workers.
CDC Posts Factors Associated With Poor Control of 9/11-Related Asthma.
OSHA Requests Comments on Guidance Document for Addressing Whistleblower Retaliation.
CA: 1st DCA Denies Rehearing of Stevens Case on Constitutionality of IMR.
CA: WCIRB Updates Analysis of RBRVS Impact on Medical Payments.
CA: OSIP Posts 2014/2015 Public Self-Insured Employers Statewide Totals.
CA: State Fund Increases Spending With Diverse Suppliers.
CA: Doctors, Associates Indicted in Massive Bribery Scheme Affecting Workers Comp.
CA: Hearing Rep and Co-Conspirator Cashed Settlement Check Intended for Deceased Client.
CO: DWC Proposes Rule Change on Medical Treatment Guidelines Lower Extremity.
FL: WCRI Issues Update on 2015 Professional Fee Schedule.
FL: FOIR Issues Final Order Approving 4.7% Decrease in Workers Comp Rates.
IL: Widow of Illinois Mesothelioma Victim Finds Herself With Catch-22.
IL: IWCC Announces Appointment of Arbitrator Ketki Steffen to Thirteenth Subcircuit.
IN: Medical Payments Per Workers Comp Claim Higher Among 17 States.
IN: WCB Posts Second Injury Fund Status Report.
IN: ICRB Posts Approved Advisory Rate Filing Eff. 1-1-2016.
KY: DWC Accepting Applications for ALJ, Workers Comp Board Member.
LA: NCCI Explains 2.7% Decrease in Loss Cost Filing.
MD: WCC Posts Reminder of Use of Interpreter Services.
MT: LMAC to Discuss Subrogation/Experience Modifications at Nov. 18 Meeting.
NJ: Governor Vetoes SB 929 to Extend COLA Benefit to Total Disability Beneficiaries.
NJ: Defense Lawyer Explains Defense of Idiopathic Claims.
NM: WCA Announces New Self-Insurance and Audit Bureau Chief.
NY: WCB Posts 50-5 Apportionment for 4th Quarter of 4/1/2015-3/31/2016 Assessment Year.
NY: WCB Posts Revised Reimbursement Rates for Psychiatric Inpatient Exempt Units.
NY: WCB Posts Proposed Rule Changes.
NY: WCB Offers Ambulatory Surgery Fee Schedule Webinar Training.
NY: WCB Modifies Forms for Application for and Rebuttal to Board Review.
OH: Op/Ed Slams Digital Ride Bill for Lacking Consumer Protections.
OK: Governor Appoints New Head for Labor Department.
OK: WCC Posts Agenda for Special Meeting Nov. 20.
OR: WCD Clarifies Benefits Due When Worker Dies During Period of PTD.
OR: WCD Proposes Rule Change on Employer/Insurer Coverage Responsibility.
TX: DWC Safety & Health Update Addresses Workplace Injury Rate Decrease in 2014.
TX: TDI Proposes Rule Change on Assessment Rates for Insurers, Self-Insureds.
WV: Supreme Court Rules Clerical Work Does Not Cause Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.
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