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AK: WCD Posts Filing Rules for Annual Reports, Paying SIF Contributions, WSCAA Fees.
AZ: Kids' Chance Sponsors 8th Annual 5K Run/Walk March 3.
AR: Court Allows Evidence of Facebook Entries to Help Defeat Workers Comp Claim.
AR: WCC to Rectify Worker's Request for Change of Physician After Doctor Dies.
CA: RAND Releases Report on California Injury, Illness Prevention Program.
CA: CWCI Report Based on NAIC Data Shows Insurer Profitability Improved in 2010.
CA: DWC Posts Reports on Alternative Dispute Resolution/Carve Out Program.
CA: DWC Posts Fee Schedule Changes for Outpatient Hosp/Ambulatory Surgical Centers.
CA: 114 Former Cincinnati Bengals' Claims Could Cost Hundreds of Millions.
CO: Task Force Panel Majority Appears Opposed to Pinnacol Privatization.
CO: Governor Agrees to Slow Down Push for Pinnacol Privatization.
CO: Pinnacol to Resume Controversial Ads for Privatization.
CT: Governor Proposes to Consolidate Dept of Labor, Workers Comp Commission.
DE: OWC Posts Updated Medical Fee Schedule, UR Form.
FL: Governor Reappoints Portuallo as Judge of Compensation Claims.
FL: Lawmakers Seek to Stop Ties Between Cash Checking, Workers Comp Fraud.
FL: DWC Proposes Rule Changes Regarding Claims Handling Notices.
FL: DWC Proposes Notice Changes for Apportionment in Payment of Medical Services.
FL: DWC Proposes Adoption of 2012 FL WC Reimbursement Manual for Hospitals.
ID: ICC Posts Workers Comp Advisory Committee Agenda for Feb 8 Meeting.
IL: Workers Comp Attorney Suspended for 30 Days.
IL: Lawmakers Say Workers Comp Reform Not Enough, Want Jobs Talk From Governor.
IN: Governor Signs Right-to-Work Law.
MN: GOP Lawmakers Seek Constitutional Amendment for Right-to-Work.
MT: State Panel Seeks to Improve Health Data Sharing Among Agencies.
NE: WCC Welcomes New Vocational Rehabilitation Specialist.
NE: WCC Posts Minutes of Vocational Rehabilitation Meeting.
NV: DIR Posts New Medical Fee Schedule.
NJ: Governor Appoints New Commissioner of Banking and Insurance.
NJ: ISO to Help NJCRIB Transition to IAIABC Release 3 for Electronic Data Reporting.
NJ: Chief Judge Posts Presentation on Handling Second Injury Fund Cases.
NY: Study Shows High Workers Comp Costs for Municipalities, Public Entities.
NY: Unpaid Intern Files Wage and Hour Lawsuit Against Hearst Corporation.
NC: Former Pro Golfer Arrested on Workers Comp Fraud Related Charges.
OH: BWC Launches Pharmacy Lock-in Program to Deter Medication Abuse.
OH: BWC Hires Investment Managers.
OK: GOP Lawmakers Introduce Bill to Provide Alternative to Workers Comp.
OK: GOP Lawmaker Introduces Bill for 24 Hour Pilot Workers Comp Insurance Program.
OK: State Chamber Unveils Legislative Agenda for Taxation, Workers Comp, Healthcare.
PA: Auditor General Points to Mismanagement of State Workers Insurance Fund.
PA: Insurance Dept Approves 5.7 Percent Decrease in Workers Comp Costs.
TX: Supreme Court Bars Negligence Claims Against Workers Comp Policyholders.
TX: TDI Accepts NCCI Advisory Loss Cost Filing Effective 6/1/2012.
TX: Statewide Prescription Drug Monitoring to Launch by Summer.
UT: SB 121 Would Correct Language in Labor Code Regarding Issuance of WC Waivers.
UT: SB 130 Would Coordinate Benefits Paid by WC and Group Health Insurance Plans.
VA: WCRI Says VA Is Lower Cost State, But Medical Costs Per Claim Are Higher and Rising.
WA: Increase Seen in Workplace Injuries.
WA: L&I Seeks Comments on Structured Settlement Rules.
WV: Audit Finds State Workers Double Dipping, Drawing Salary and Pension at Same Time.
WV: A.M. Best Gives BrickStreet A- Financial Strength Rating.
WI: DWD Posts New Maximum Weekly Benefits Chart.
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