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Thursday, March 7, 2019

Role of Work Comp in 'Medicare for All' System Uncertain

by William Rabb (Reporter)
National
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With increasing attention on Congressional proposals that would create a single-payer health system for Americans, industry observers are beginning to ask what the plans would

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Wednesday, March 6, 2019

With Progress on Opioids, Some Ask, Is a Formulary Needed?

by Elaine Goodman (medical/business reporter)
State: Nebraska
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Proponents of a workers’ compensation drug formulary in Nebraska say a list of medically appropriate drugs could be a key tool in fighting the opioid

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Wednesday, March 6, 2019

Report Shows Jump in Number of Employers Opting Out of Comp

by William Rabb (Reporter)
State: Texas
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A new report by the Texas Division of Workers' Compensation shows an uptick in the number of employers who have opted out of the state's

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Tuesday, March 5, 2019

Lawmaker Wants Auditor to Investigate QME Issues

by Greg Jones (Senior Editor)
State: California
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A California lawmaker is requesting an audit of the qualified medical evaluator program to explore reimbursement rates, the certification process as well as communications regarding

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Tuesday, March 5, 2019

One Call Cuts About 2% of Staff

by Elaine Goodman (medical/business reporter)
National
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Workers’ compensation medical care management firm One Call laid off about 2% of its workforce, the company confirmed on Monday.

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Tuesday, March 5, 2019

Senate Bill Would Cap Attorneys' Fees, Require New Specificity in Claims

by William Rabb (Reporter)
State: Florida
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A Florida senator who's also a roofing contractor filed a bill that would require a new level of specificity in claims, reinstate caps on attorneys'

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Monday, March 4, 2019

Telemedicine Provides Convenience, Cost Savings, Panelists Say

by Elaine Goodman (medical/business reporter)
National
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PHOENIX — Consulting with a doctor via telemedicine might seem less personal than seeing a practitioner face-to-face at an office, but the opposite is often true, according

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Monday, March 4, 2019

After Revisions, WC Revamp Bill Heads to House Floor

by William Rabb (Reporter)
State: Oklahoma
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After two years of negotiations and revisions, a bill that would revamp much of Oklahoma's troubled workers' compensation law is on its way to the

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Friday, March 1, 2019

Construction Work Tied to Higher Rate of Opioid Deaths

by Elaine Goodman (medical/business reporter)
National
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PHOENIX — Workers in construction or fishing jobs had the highest rates of opioid overdose deaths in Massachusetts compared to workers in other occupations, likely due

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