Boca Raton, FL – NCCI recently announced the release of the Q2 2019 edition of its Quarterly Economics Briefing, which examines the current state of the economy and implications for workers compensation insurance, and is separated into two sections: “Review of Current Conditions” and “Drilling Down”. Review of Current Conditions Key takeaways include: GDP is… [Read more]
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CT Governor Lamont Signs Law Providing PTSD Coverage for Police and Firefighters
Waterbury, CT – Governor Ned Lamont recently held a bill signing ceremony at Engine 10 of the Waterbury Fire Department to commemorate the adoption of a state law that will provide workers’ compensation benefits to police officers, parole officers, and firefighters who have been diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder after witnessing an unnerving event in… [Read more]
Gannon Joins Tower MSA Partners as Senior VP of Business Development
Delray Beach, FL – Tower MSA Partners recently announced that Brian J. Gannon, MBA, ARM is its new Senior Vice President of Business Development. A member of Tower’s senior leadership team, he pursues new business opportunities, works with risk management teams to establish effective, proactive Medicare Secondary Payer compliance programs, and demonstrates Tower’s aggressive cost-saving… [Read more]
CA DWC Posts Adjustment to OMFS (Pathology and Clinical Laboratory Section)
San Francisco, CA – The Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC) has posted an order adjusting the pathology and clinical laboratory section of the Official Medical Fee Schedule (OMFS) to conform to changes in the Medicare payment system, as required by Labor Code section 5307.1. The pathology and clinical laboratory fee schedule update order adopts the… [Read more]
One Call Reports Preliminary Financial Results for Q2 2019, Update on Key Strategic Initiatives
Jacksonville, FL – One Call recently reported preliminary financial results for the second quarter of 2019 and provided an update on the progress of several key strategic initiatives. The company plans to formally report second quarter 2019 results and hold a conference call with its investors on August 15, 2019. Based on One Call’s preliminary… [Read more]
CA DWC Posts Updated MTUS Drug List Effective August 1, 2019
San Francisco, CA – California Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC) Administrative Director George Parisotto recently issued an order updating the Medical Treatment Utilization Schedule (MTUS) Drug List effective August 1, 2019 pursuant to Labor Code section 5307.29. The Administrative Director’s update order adopts changes to the MTUS Drug List, based on the American College of… [Read more]
Athens Administrators Names New Texas Sales Director
Concord, CA – Athens Administrators welcomes industry veteran Rob Fields as their new Texas Sales Director. With over 20 years in the workers’ compensation industry, Rob brings hands-on experience in claims service and claims management. With extensive knowledge of all levels of claims administration, case management and Texas nonsubscription claims administration, Rob will utilize his… [Read more]
Tri-State Labor Departments Form Alliance to Protect Workers and Employers
Atlantic City, NJ – Labor departments from New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Delaware recently signed a reciprocal agreement designed to better protect workers and employers through a newly established pipeline of information sharing and coordination of enforcement efforts. This agreement grants new powers to each state, including strategic data-sharing, interstate case referrals, and joint investigations that… [Read more]
Ohio BWC Gets 4 Fraud-Related Convictions in June
Columbus, OH – Four Ohioans were convicted for workers’ compensation fraud or related charges in June, including a Springfield man who must reimburse the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (BWC) more than $13,000 after investigators found him working two jobs while collecting disability benefits. Clark A. Howard pleaded guilty June 18 to a fifth-degree felony… [Read more]
Flagg Appointed to Texas Mutual Board of Directors
Austin, TX – Brett Flagg of Frisco was recently appointed to the Texas Mutual Insurance Company board of directors by Gov. Greg Abbott, effective July 1. His board term for Texas Mutual—the state’s leading provider of workers’ compensation insurance—is set to expire on July 1, 2025. Flagg is an attorney and owner of Flagg Law… [Read more]