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Paul H. Sighinolfi Joins Ametros as Senior Managing Director

February 20, 2019 by WorkCompWire

Paul H. Sighinolfi Joins Ametros as Senior Managing Director

Wilmington, MA – Paul H. Sighinolfi has joined the Ametros Senior Leadership team as Senior Managing Director. Bringing with him a wealth of knowledge and experience, he will provide thought leadership and lead regulatory and policy initiatives, while providing meaningful strategic direction and insight. “Paul and I have known each other for several years. He… [Read more]

Filed Under: Industry News, People On The Move, Top Stories, Workers' Compensation

TX Woman Charged in Multi-Million Dollar Kickback Conspiracy

February 20, 2019 by WorkCompWire

TX Woman Charged in Multi-Million Dollar Kickback Conspiracy

McAllen, TX – U.S. Attorney Ryan K. Patrick recently announced that a Texas marketer has been charged for her role in a multi-million dollar illegal kickback conspiracy involving a pharmacy in the Rio Grande Valley and doctors throughout Texas. Victoria Renee Guerra of McAllen made her initial appearance before U.S. Magistrate Judge Scott Hacker. According… [Read more]

Filed Under: Industry News, Top Stories, Workers' Compensation

One Call University Webinar to Cover Combating Growing Challenge of “Diabesity”

February 19, 2019 by WorkCompWire

One Call University Webinar to Cover Combating Growing Challenge of “Diabesity”

Jacksonville, FL – One Call recently announced the latest webinar in its series, with this session focusing on the condition of “Diabesity” (obesity and diabetes combined), which is on the rise. The webinar is scheduled for Wednesday, February 20th, 2019 from 11am-12pm ET. When this condition is present alongside a workplace injury, it can significantly… [Read more]

Filed Under: Claims, Legal, & Compliance News, Industry News, Top Stories, Workers' Compensation

Forty-Five Experts Elected to National Academy of Social Insurance

February 19, 2019 by WorkCompWire

Forty-Five Experts Elected to National Academy of Social Insurance

Washington, DC – The Board of Directors of the National Academy of Social Insurance recently approved the election of 45 distinguished social insurance experts to the Academy, adding to the total active Membership of over 1,100. “Members are essential to the Academy’s work,” says William Arnone, the Academy’s Chief Executive Officer. “We welcome our newest… [Read more]

Filed Under: Association, Rating & Research News, Industry News, People On The Move, Top Stories, Workers' Compensation

NY Doc Pleads Guilty to Accepting Bribes & Kickbacks for Prescribing Fentanyl Drug

February 19, 2019 by WorkCompWire

NY Doc Pleads Guilty to Accepting Bribes & Kickbacks for Prescribing Fentanyl Drug

New York, NY – Geoffrey S. Berman, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, recently announced that ALEXANDRU BURDUCEA, a doctor who practiced in Manhattan, pled guilty to conspiracy to violate the Anti-Kickback Statute in connection with a scheme to prescribe Subsys, a potent fentanyl-based spray, in exchange for bribes and… [Read more]

Filed Under: Industry News, Top Stories, Workers' Compensation

Council of State Governments Launches Stay-At-Work/Return-to Work Toolkit

February 15, 2019 by WorkCompWire

Council of State Governments Launches Stay-At-Work/Return-to Work Toolkit

Covington, KY – The Council of State Governments recently launched a new tool to assist state officials in ensuring workers can remain in the workforce following injury or illness as part of its continued collaboration with the State Exchange on Employment and Disability, or SEED, an initiative led by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office… [Read more]

Filed Under: Industry News, Risk Management News, Top Stories, Work Force & Human Resource News, Workers' Compensation

Ohio BWC Pledges Additional $500,000 to Help Law Enforcement Purchase Body Armor

February 15, 2019 by WorkCompWire

Ohio BWC Pledges Additional $500,000 to Help Law Enforcement Purchase Body Armor

Columbus, OH – Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation Administrator/CEO Stephanie McCloud, Governor Mike DeWine and Attorney General Dave Yost recently announced an additional $500,000 to fund the Attorney General’s Ohio Law Enforcement Body Armor Program. This is in addition to the initial $2 million previously announced for Fiscal Year 2019. “I’m happy that we’re able… [Read more]

Filed Under: Industry News, Legislative & Regulatory News, Top Stories, Workers' Compensation

CA CHSWC Commissioner Shelley Kessler Reappointed by Speaker of the Assembly

February 15, 2019 by WorkCompWire

CA CHSWC Commissioner Shelley Kessler Reappointed by Speaker of the Assembly

Oakland, CA – The Commission on Health and Safety and Workers’ Compensation (CHSWC) recently announced the reappointment of Shelley Kessler to the Commission. A total of eight (8) Commissioners are appointed by the Governor and the Legislature. Labor Code 75 establishes that two of the employer members and two of the labor members of the… [Read more]

Filed Under: Industry News, Legislative & Regulatory News, People On The Move, Top Stories, Workers' Compensation

FL Pain Management Physician Gets Eighteen Months in Prison in Kickback Scheme

February 15, 2019 by WorkCompWire

FL Pain Management Physician Gets Eighteen Months in Prison in Kickback Scheme

Fort Myers, FL – U.S. District Judge Sheri Polster Chappell recently sentenced Dr. Michael Frey to 18 months in federal prison for conspiracy to receive healthcare kickbacks. Frey had pleaded guilty in June 2018. In addition to his guilty plea, Frey previously agreed to a civil settlement in which he will pay $2.8 million to… [Read more]

Filed Under: Industry News, Top Stories, Workers' Compensation

One Call Announces New “Pain Pathway” Program for Chronic Pain Management

February 14, 2019 by WorkCompWire

One Call Announces New “Pain Pathway” Program for Chronic Pain Management

Jacksonville, FL – One Call recently announced Pain Pathway, a new injury-focused approach to pain management that leads to better patient outcomes. Pain Pathway is the third offering within One Call’s CarePaths platform, which was established to holistically view a patient and coordinate individualized care based on the injury with qualified independent providers. Pain affects… [Read more]

Filed Under: Claims, Legal, & Compliance News, Industry News, Top Stories, Workers' Compensation

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