15 May 2016
National and State-by-State Workers' Comp News Powered by Larson's (5/15/2016)
WCRI Publishes New Study on Ambulatory Surgery Centers.
FDA Issues Three New Draft Guidances for Compound Drugs.
EEOC Issues New Guidance on Employer-Provided Leave, ADA.
AK: WCB Discusses Budget, HB 214 Workers Comp Appeals Commission.
AZ: ICA to Hold Hearing on One-Half Percent Assessment for Special Fund.
AZ: Governor Signs SB 1283 PDMP Bill.
CA: DWC Announces New Search Tool for Independent Medical Review Decisions.
CA: DWC Announces Appointment of Dr. Raymond Meister as Executive Medical Director.
CA: DWC Announces Appointment to Ethics Advisory Committee.
IN: WCRI Study Finds Little Change in Average Cost of WC Claims.
KY: Governor Replaces Workers Comp Nominating Panel With All New Members.
MD: WCC Revises Settlement Worksheet Form.
MO: Commission Caps Fees in an Undisputed Death Case.
NM: WCA Extends Proposed Rulemaking for Intoxication Rules.
NY: WCB Appeals Court Decision to Reopen WCL § 25-a Fund.
NY: WCB to Streamline Requests for Reimbursement From Special Disability Fund.
OR: WCD Modifies Request for Hearing/Response to Issue Forms.
RI: Governor Nominates New Chief Judge, Judge to Workers’ Compensation Court.