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Today’s issue of WorkCompRecap features news from the California Workers’ Compensation Institute (CWCI), which has released a new study that tracks the continued growth of California Workers’ Comp medical expenses. The new report titled “Medical Development Trends in California Workers’ Compensation, Accident Years 2002-2010” discusses the fact that despite reforms made in 2002-2004, after rising… [Read more]

In today’s issue of WorkCompRecap we announce a new leader, and the publishing of his new post in WorkCompWire’s exclusive “Leaders Speak” section, which features leaders from the Workers’ Compensation Industry, and focuses on issues that are timely, relevant, and thought provoking. Are you ready?? Find out who our new featured leader is, and what… [Read more]

Today’s edition of WorkCompRecap features more news coming from the Ohio Board of Workers’ Compensation, who seem to be having a very busy couple of weeks in the area of enforcement. Readers may recall that last week we reported on their raid on a doctor’s office in conjunction with a work comp fraud investigation. This… [Read more]

Today’s issue of WorkCompRecap features Workers’ Compensation legislative developments coming out of Montana, where Governor Brian Schweitzer’s administration has said that it will support a deal with Republicans to cut Workers’ Compensation rates in the state. The compromise represents a significant development for both sides, which have been at odds on more issues than they’ve… [Read more]

Today’s issue of WorkCompRecap features news from the California Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC) which is planning to launch a new electronic filing method that will help those that have become pros at e-filing documents into EAMS, DWC’s electronic case management system for the workers’ compensation courts to become more efficient, and may encourage those… [Read more]

Today’s issue of WorkCompRecap features an NCCI study that while seemingly focused, may begin to raise questions that we’ll likely be asking more of in the near future. NCCI’s new report covers the effectiveness of Safe Lifting Programs in reducing claims frequency and total comp costs when implemented at long-term care facilities. While the study… [Read more]

Today’s issue of WorkCompRecap features news coming out of the mergers & acquisitions space as Majestic Capital’s previously announced merger agreement with Bayside Capital Partners has been terminated by Bayside. In its termination notice, Bayside cited a material deterioration in Majestic Capital’s capital surplus, an inability to secure regulatory approval for the merger, and a… [Read more]

Today’s edition of WorkCompRecap features some action packed news coming out of Ohio, where the Ohio Attorney General’s Office, in cooperation with the Bureau of Workers’ Compensation issued statements about a raid that was performed on the offices of a doctor as part of an investigation into workers’ compensation fraud, and which may extend beyond… [Read more]

Today’s issue of WorkCompRecap features more legislative news, this time coming out of Missouri, where the senate has approved Senate Bill 8. The bill aims to “protect Missouri employees from personal lawsuits caused by honest accidents while at work”, only holding co-employees responsible if they purposefully, or dangerously caused harm to another employee. Another significant… [Read more]

Today’s issue of WorkCompRecap features more news from Oklahoma, where hot on the heels of the Senate’s full 44-0 approval of a new Workers’ Compensation bill, State Representative Joe Dorman has announced that he plans to propose an interim study to determine the feasibility of creating two separate workers’ compensation systems in the state. Rep.… [Read more]