16 Nov 2015
National and State-by-State Workers' Comp News Powered by Larson's (11/16/2015)
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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