Walnut Creek, CA – Paradigm recently announced a free webinar on concussions—or mild traumatic brain injuries—can be extremely challenging to diagnose and treat due to variability in symptoms, inadequate treatment, and other factors, such as medical, psychosocial, and environmental. They can also delay or limit recovery from other work-related injuries, impacting functional independence and return… [Read more]
Claims, Legal, & Compliance News
WA COVID-19 Workplace Safety Violators Cited and Fined for Mask Violations
Tumwater, WA – As the number of COVID-19 cases grows in Washington, so does the number of complaints about workplaces violating state Safe Start and masking requirements. Complaints about possible violations are up substantially this week after Gov. Jay Inslee announced new restrictions to help curtail the growing pandemic. The Department of Labor & Industries… [Read more]
IMCS Group Announces Follow-on Investment from Hartford Investment Management Group
St. Petersburg, FL – IMCS Group (IMCS) recently announced follow-on participation in its recent Series A1 from the Hartford Investment Management Company (HIMCO), a subsidiary of The Hartford. The company plans to use these funds to expand its evidence-based behavioral therapy programs, which allow workers to return to work more quickly and have more positive… [Read more]
NCCI Releases Countrywide Court Case Update Report
Boca Raton, FL – The National Council on Compensation Insurance (NCCI) recently released its Countrywide Court Case Update providing a look at some of the key cases and decisions monitored by NCCI’s Legal Division that may impact workers compensation across the US. The November 2020 edition contains updated information on cases previously introduced, and presents… [Read more]
Bindley Capital Partners, Former ForeSight Medical CEO Acquire DentalWorks USA
Tampa, FL – DentalWorks USA has been acquired by Bindley Capital Partners and Brian Bell, the former CEO of ForeSight Medical. Based in Tampa, DentalWorks USA is the nation’s leader in managing the care and cost of dental and complex maxillofacial injuries for the workers’ compensation industry. Bell has joined DentalWorks’ executive leadership team. “DentalWorks… [Read more]
Tomorrow: Tower MSA Partners Webinar on Settling Workers’ Comp Cases with MSAs
Delray Beach, FL – Tower MSA Partners will present a free webinar to show workers’ compensation professionals how to overcome barriers to settling cases involving Medicare Set-Asides. Starting at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, November 18, “Grasp Success in Settling WC Cases” will feature Tower’s Chief Compliance Officer Dan Anders, Chief Operating Officer Kristine Dudley and… [Read more]
NCCI Releases New Report on Medical Networks’ Impact Workers’ Comp Claim Costs
Boca Raton, FL – NCCI recently announced the release of a new report that looks at the impact of Medical Provider Networks (MPNs) on workers comp claim costs for 10 common WC injuries. Medical provider networks (MPNs) for workers compensation (WC) have become increasingly popular over the last two decades. In conjunction with increased market… [Read more]
CWCI: California WC COVID-19 Claim Count Tops 50,000
Oakland, CA – The California workers’ compensation COVID-19 monthly claim count may have peaked in July, but the latest tally by the California Workers’ Compensation Institute (CWCI) shows that as of November 2, there have been 50,592 COVID-19 claims reported to the state Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC) so far this year – including 282… [Read more]
CA DWC Holding Public Hearing Dec 14 for Proposed Revisions to Med-Legal Fee Schedule
San Francisco, CA – The Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC) has issued a notice of public hearing for the amendment of the Medical–Legal Fee Schedule (MLFS), which can be found at California Code of Regulations, title 8, sections 9793-9795. The public hearing will be held via Zoom on Monday, December 14, 2020 at 10 a.m.… [Read more]
Bailey Southwell Advises Sedgwick in Divestiture of GHPR & IME Assets to ExamWorks
Nashville, TN – Bailey Southwell & Co. (“BSC”) recently announced it acted as exclusive financial advisor to Sedgwick in connection with its recent divestiture of its group health peer review (“GHPR”) and independent medical examination (“IME”) assets to ExamWorks. Sedgwick is a portfolio company of The Carlyle Group. ExamWorks is a portfolio company of Leonard… [Read more]