PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Dane Street, a leading URAC accredited provider of Peer Review services to the Workers Compensation, Disability, Pharmacy, Auto and Group Health markets, today announced that Dr. William Hopper MD, MBA, CPE, FAAFP has joined Dane Street in the position of National… [Continue Reading]
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DEA Announces Arrest of CA Doctor on Narcotics Charges
SANTA ANA, Calif. – Special Agent in Charge Timothy J. Landrum recently announced the arrest of a Santa Barbara physician on federal drug trafficking charges for allegedly writing prescriptions for powerful painkillers, such as OxyContin, for “patients” who were drug addicts – some of whom diverted the pills they received… [Continue Reading]
PRIUM and Allsup Team up to Address Pharmacy Regimens for MSAs
DULUTH, Ga.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–PRIUM and Allsup Medicare Secondary Payer Compliance Services have joined forces to address pharmacy regimens and costs before submitting Medicare Set-Asides to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. “Skyrocketing pharmacy costs are impacting settlements, and… [Continue Reading]
Arizona Industrial Commission Issues Notice of Work Comp Payers’ Prescription Obligation
rizona – The Industrial Commission recently released the following notice regarding regarding payers’ obligation to provide prescription medications under the Arizona Workers’ Compensation Act as a result of the separation of Walgreens and Express Scripts: Express Scripts Inc. has served notice that Walgreens will no longer… [Continue Reading]
Ohio Attorney General Announces Guilty Plea in Dayton Pill-Mill Case
SPRINGFIELD, Ohio – Attorney General Mike DeWine announced that Dr. Han M. Yang pleaded guilty today to Trafficking in Prescription Drugs, among other charges. Search warrants were executed last October on Yang’s offices in Dayton and Bethel Township as part of an investigation into prescription drug abuse…[Continue Reading]
Texas Mutual Serves up $1.4M Dividend to TRA Safety Group
AUSTIN, Texas – Texas Mutual Insurance Company announced today a $1,387,241 dividend to the Texas Restaurant Association (TRA) safety group. The dividend was based largely on the group’s overall loss ratio. Bob Barnes, chair of Texas Mutual’s board of directors, recently presented the check to TRA CEO Richie Jackson… [Continue Reading]
IAIABC Welcomes New Executive Director
Madison, Wisconsin – Jennifer Wolf Horejsh, former IAIABC Assistant Director, officially transitioned to her new role as IAIABC Executive Director on January 1, 2012. Ms. Wolf Horejsh replaces Gregory Krohm, who has served as Executive Director for the last eleven years. Ms. Wolf Horejsh has been with the IAIABC since… [Continue Reading]
Randstad U.S. Employment Report: 2011 In Review
NEW YORK, /PRNewswire/ — Randstad has compiled key jobs data to reflect the overall picture of the US employment landscape in 2011. This report captures 2011 highlights as it relates to: job creation, public and private sector jobs, the temporary help services industry and the professional service… [Continue Reading]
Secretary of Labor Releases Statement on December Employment Numbers
WASHINGTON — Secretary of Labor Hilda L. Solis issued the following statement on the December 2011 Employment Situation report released today: “Our nation’s strengthening labor market posted broad-based growth in the month of December. Nonfarm payroll employment added 200,000 jobs, exceeding expectations, and… [Continue Reading]
CA DWC to Host Electronic Filing Expo in Santa Ana on Jan. 19
California – The Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC), in conjunction with its vendor partners, will host an electronic filing expo in Santa Ana on Thursday, Jan. 19. The event is free and anyone interested in e-filing or JET File is encouraged to attend. Electronic filing is the fastest way to get… [Continue Reading]