The Workers Compensation Research Institute published a guide describing the medical cost containment strategies used in all 50 states and three federal workers’ compensation programs.
… Read more »A New York appellate court upheld a decision by the Workers’ Compensation Board to hold off on addressing whether a worker had committed fraud to
… Read more »A New York appellate court ruled that the Workers’ Compensation Board did not abuse its discretion in denying an employer’s untimely application for review.
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… Read more »The California Division of Workers’ Compensation proposed rules to incorporate into its pharmacy fee schedule new prescription drug reimbursement rules adopted by the state’s Medicaid
… Read more »The Pennsylvania Attorney General’s Office said a woman was sentenced to five years in prison and ordered to pay more than $170,000 in restitution for
… Read more »Injured workers and their beneficiaries in California would be able to electronically sign settlement agreements, under a bill introduced this month.
Assembly Bill 2337, by
… Read more »The Iowa Court of Appeals upheld a denial of benefits to a truck driver for a back injury because of his positive drug test.
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… Read more »The Texas Division of Workers’ Compensation adopted new and amended rules it said will improve billing and reimbursement for medical exams and related services.
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… Read more »The Virginia Workers’ Compensation Commission announced the temporary closure of its office in Virginia Beach.
“Due to unforeseen circumstances, the commission’s Virginia Beach Regional Office
… Read more »A New York appellate court ruled that an injured worker was not relieved of his burden to show attachment to the labor market, and substantial evidence
… Read more »Sep 2-4, 2025
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