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...
DOL Announces Adjustment of Civil Penalty Fines.
CA: DWC Accepting Applications for QME Examination on Oct. 29.
CA: WCIRB President’s Message About 2016 Achievements, Plans Ahead.
CA: Class Action Says WC System Has Bias Against Women.
HI: State Sees Significant Increases in WC Penalties.
IL: Chamber of Commerce Pres Says WC No. 1 Issue.
MA: Assessment Rate Paid by Employers Drops.
MN: Number of Comp Claims Continues to Trend Downward.
MO: Former State Senator Keaveny Named WC Judge.
NJ: Chief Judge Wojtenko Appoints Hutchinson as New Administrative Judge.
NV: Las Vegas Arena Insurance Broker Sued Over WC Rules Misunderstanding.
OH: Employers Nervous Following Legalization of Medical Marijuana.
TX: DWC Adopts Amended and New Rules Regarding Med Fee Guideline.
VT: Recent Noteworthy Cases Discussed.
WA: WC Benefits Increase 2.6 Percent.
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