Walnut Creek, CA – Paradigm recently announced a new complimentary webinar, noting that as the claims industry looks ahead to evolve past the pandemic and restore a sense of “normalcy,” many questions remain about the novel COVID-19 virus and the long-term implications of the disease. While most individuals who have suffered from COVID-19 recover within… [Read more]
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TN BWC Announces Judicial Reappointments to Court of Workers’ Compensation Claims
Nashville, TN – Abbie Hudgens, Administrator of the Tennessee Bureau of Workers’ Compensation, recently announced that she has reappointed four judges to the Court of Workers’ Compensation Claims. They are: Robert Durham, Cookeville; Audrey Headrick, Chattanooga; Amber Luttrell, Jackson; and Dale Tipps, Murfreesboro. “The judges on the Court of Workers’ Compensation play a pivotal role… [Read more]
Mitchell | Genex | Coventry Completes Acquisition of QANI
San Diego, CA – Mitchell | Genex | Coventry recently announced it has finalized its acquisition of QualCare Alliance Networks Inc. (QANI), one of the largest managed care organizations serving the New Jersey, Pennsylvania and New York tri-state area. QANI was formerly a division of Cigna. The acquisition allows Mitchell | Genex |Coventry to strengthen… [Read more]
NYS WCB Announces Return to More Regular Operations
Albany, NY – The New York State Workers’ Compensation Board recently announced that in light of the expiration of the State of Emergency necessitated by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Board began returning to more regular operations on June 29th. All of the guidance and modifications provided on the Board’s webpage relating to the State of… [Read more]
NCCI Releases Insights Report: COVID-19 and Workers’ Comp – What We Know Now
Boca Raton, FL – NCCI recently announced the release of a new Insights Report, COVID-19 and Workers Compensation – What We Know Now, which details COVID-19 claims data reported to NCCI so far and brings the ultimate impact the pandemic may have on WC costs more into focus. In early 2020, COVID-19 seemed like a… [Read more]
Safety National Webinar: Demystifying Musculoskeletal Disorders
St. Louis, MO – Safety National recently announced a new complimentary webinar, noting that musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are the most common workplace injuries, accounting for nearly one-third of all workers’ compensation claims. With a price tag of $45-54 billion annually, they are devastatingly expensive. So how can existing claims data assist in identifying high-risk areas… [Read more]
CVC Capital Partners VIII to Acquire Majority Interest in ExamWorks
New York, NY – CVC Capital Partners recently announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire a majority interest in ExamWorks. The Company’s current owners, Leonard Green & Partners, L.P. and GIC, will retain significant equity stakes in the business alongside CVC and the ExamWorks senior management team, co-founders Richard Perlman and Jim… [Read more]
Seven in TX Charged for Roles in $110 Million Compound Drug Scheme
McAllen, TX – Acting U.S. Attorney Jennifer B. Lowery recently announced that a compound pharmacy owner, three marketers, a referring physician and two clinic office staff have been taken into custody in connection with a multi-million dollar health care fraud and kickback scheme. A federal grand jury sitting in McAllen returned a 15-count indictment charging… [Read more]
CWCI 2021 Case Law Update Program Now Available as On-Demand Webinar
Oakland, CA – On May 18, CWCI presented its 23rd Annual California Workers’ Compensation Case Law Seminar as a live, on-line event. The Institute recorded the 5-hour program and is now offering it as an on-demand webinar to its members and other stakeholders in the workers’ compensation community. The program, presented by veteran defense attorneys… [Read more]
Spear Technologies Announces Pacific Claims Management as First Customer
Corte Madera, CA – Spear Technologies recently announced its first customer, Pacific Claims Management, a third-party administrator (TPA) that serves the workers’ compensation market. Pacific Claims Management has selected SpearClaims for its cutting-edge technology platform, which will help the company streamline workflow, drive continual cost savings, and facilitate optimal claims outcomes. “We’re thrilled to be… [Read more]