San Francisco, CA – In line with Governor’s Newsom’s stay-at home order in response to the COVID-19 crisis issued on March 19, the Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC) encourages primary treating physicians to continue to manage injured workers’ care through telehealth options whenever medically appropriate. Telehealth options include remote visits via video-conferencing, video-calling or similar… [Read more]
Claims, Legal, & Compliance News
NCCI Releases COVID-19 & Workers’ Compensation FAQ
Boca Raton, FL – The National Council on Compensation Insurance (NCCI) recently released a new FAQ article offering perspective on the impact that COVID-19 (coronavirus) may have the workers compensation industry. These frequently asked questions (FAQs) are intended to be the start of a series of responses that will address questions NCCI receives. Please review… [Read more]
OK Workers’ Compensation Commission to Re-Open in Limited Capacity
Oklahoma City, OK – The Oklahoma Workers’ Compensation Commission (“WCC”) and its administrative law judges (“ALJs”) continue to closely monitor the continuing public health crisis caused by COVID-19. Governor J. Kevin Stitt issued Amended Executive Order 2020-07 on March 17, 2020, declaring “an emergency caused by the impending threat of COVID-19” and directed agencies to… [Read more]
Guest Post: Understanding Mild Traumatic Brain Injury
By Mark S. Williams, DC, MBA, DACBOH, Medical Director – Group Benefits, The Hartford Like most medical conditions, brain injuries present with a wide range of severity and related impairments. Unlike many of these other conditions, however, the ability to quantify and manage brain injuries is not well understood. This is particularly true with the… [Read more]
Sedgwick Expands Crisis Service Offerings in Wake of Coronavirus Outbreak
Memphis, TN – Sedgwick recently announced the expansion of several service offerings in response to the current coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. Expanding on its clinical consultation solution, Sedgwick now offers 24/7 nurse triage services to provide direct support to employees who have been exposed to coronavirus and need to determine whether or not they should seek… [Read more]
Mitchell | Genex to Acquire Coventry Workers’ Comp Services
San Diego, CA – Mitchell | Genex recently announced an agreement to acquire Coventry Workers’ Comp Services from CVS Health (NYSE: CVS). Coventry Workers’ Comp Services is a provider of care and cost management programs for workers’ compensation and auto insurance carriers, third-party administrators, and self-insured employers. Coventry Workers’ Comp Services is currently a division… [Read more]
CA State Fund Launches AB 5 Resource Center for California Businesses
Pleasanton, CA — California Assembly Bill 5 (AB 5) takes effect for workers’ compensation on July 1, 2020. To prepare California employers for the upcoming changes to the Labor Code and help them determine how employment status impacts their workers’ compensation policy, State Compensation Insurance Fund (State Fund) has created an online Employment Status Resource… [Read more]
Tomorrow: Mitchell | Genex Webinar on Aging Workforce, Medication Safety, and Cyber Security
Wayne, PA – Mitchell | Genex recently announced a new complimentary webinar that will explore issues for workers’ compensation claims organizations surrounding the aging workforce, medication safety, and cybersecurity. Over the past 10 years, workers’ compensation claim frequency has been steadily decreasing, but at the same time, severity has been on the rise — generally… [Read more]
NYS Workers’ Compensation Board Adds Free Android App for Virtual Hearings
Albany, NY – New York State Workers’ Compensation Board Chair Clarissa M. Rodriguez recently announced the availability of a new Android app for virtual hearings, making it even easier for injured workers, attorneys and other participants to attend workers’ compensation hearings remotely. The Board’s virtual hearings are a first-in-the-nation initiative that provide injured workers a… [Read more]
CWCI Announces Training Webinar on New CA WCAB Rules of Practice & Procedure
Oakland, CA – The California Workers’ Compensation Institute (CWCI) will conduct a live webinar from 10 to 11:30 a.m. (Pacific) on Thursday, February 20 to introduce workers’ compensation professionals to the new Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board Rules of Practice and Procedure that took effect January 1 of this year. The 90-minute program, presented by CWCI… [Read more]