Wayne, PA – A paramedic who survived a helicopter crash to become an RN. An airport ground worker who overcame a serious puncture wound to return to lead his crew. A proud veteran who regained use of his left arm after a devastating shoulder injury. Across the nation, case managers at Genex Services make life-changing… [Read more]
Claims, Legal, & Compliance News
Chicago Mayor Announces Reforms to Workers’ Compensation Program
Chicago, IL – Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot recently announced sweeping reforms to the City of Chicago’s workers’ compensation program, designed to improve services for injured workers and to help prevent fraud, waste and abuse in the administration of claims. The reforms follow the completion of an independent audit of the program. The audit revealed that… [Read more]
NAMSAP to Host Annual Conference September 18-20 in Baltimore
Baton Rouge, LA – The National Alliance for Medicare Set-Aside Professionals recently announced that its 16th Annual Educational Conference, ALL IN, will be held September 18-20 in Baltimore. Designed for professionals who are involved in Medicare Secondary Payer compliance and Medicare Set-Aside allocation and preparation as well as insurance carriers, third party administrators, employers, attorneys,… [Read more]
Coventry Releases New White Paper on Disaster Planning & Workers’ Comp
Downers Grove, IL – Coventry recently announced the release of a new white paper entitled “Careful Planning Can Blunt Nature’s Impact on Workers’ Compensation.” In just the past few years, natural disasters have generated startling headlines and produced enormous challenges for many, including for workers’ compensation systems. In 2017, colossal hurricanes lashed the coasts of… [Read more]
CA AG Becerra Sues Purdue Pharma for Illegal Practices and Role in Opioid Crisis
Sacramento, CA – California Attorney General Xavier Becerra recently announced that California is suing Purdue Pharma L.P., Purdue Pharma Inc. (Purdue), certain of its affiliates, and Dr. Richard S. Sackler, former President and board member of Purdue, for unlawful practices in the marketing, sale, and distribution of opioids. The lawsuit alleges that Purdue’s illegal and… [Read more]
HHS: Pain Management Task Force Issues Final Report on Best Practices for Treatment
Washington, DC – The Pain Management Best Practices Inter-Agency Task Force, a federal advisory committee established by the Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act of 2016, recently released its final report on acute and chronic pain management best practices, calling for a balanced, individualized, patient-centered approach. To ensure best practices for the treatment of pain, the… [Read more]
Two IL Women Guilty of Falsely Billing 24/7 for Seven Years in $1.7 Million Workers’ Comp Fraud
Chicago, IL – Two Chicago, Illinois, women pleaded guilty for their roles in a scheme to defraud the U.S. Department of Labor Office of Workers’ Compensation Programs (OWCP) of $1.7 million by falsely billing for services on a 24-hour, seven-day-a-week basis for over seven years. Assistant Attorney General Brian A. Benczkowski of the Justice Department’s… [Read more]
ReEmployAbility Launches New Client Portal for Claims Management and Reporting
Tampa, FL – ReEmployAbility recently announced that customers utilizing its Transition2Work® program for return-to-work will now have secure and convenient access to their claim information through the newly launched Online Portal. The new Online Portal is easy to use and convenient, allowing users 24/7 access to their claim information, activity, savings reports through ecommerce style… [Read more]
DEA and U.S. Attorney in Western District of LA Announce Settlement with Drug Distributor
New Orleans, LA – Drug Enforcement Administration Special Agent in Charge Brad L. Byerley and United States Attorney David C. Joseph recently announced that Morris & Dickson Company LLC has agreed to pay the United States $22 million in civil penalties to resolve claims that it violated the Controlled Substances Act by failing to report… [Read more]
TDI Improves Continuing Education Service
Austin, TX – A year ago, it took months for insurance agents and adjusters to get continuing education transcripts, course credit, and other information from the Texas Department of Insurance. Today, it takes about two weeks. The improvement is part of Insurance Commissioner Kent Sullivan’s effort to build on best practices, modernize technology, and focus… [Read more]