Linda Quick, president of the South Florida Hospital & Healthcare Association (SFHHA), offered a response on Friday regarding Consejo de Latinos Unidos’ ‘Frivolous Lawsuit’ Initiative; ‘Relevant Questions Remain Unanswered’ “It is a shame K.B. Forbes, leader of Consejo de Latinos …
The Association of Workers’ Compensation Claims Professionals (WCCP) will present a seminar dedicated to West Florida’s workers’ compensation claims professionals on Monday, May 3, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.at the Comfort Inn Conference Center, 820 E. Busch Blvd., Tampa, …
Florida Attorney General Charlie Crist on Friday praised the Florida Legislature for passing important new legislation that will enhance the state’s ability to target Medicaid prescription drug fraud. Senate Bill 1064, which creates criminal penalties for buying, selling or trafficking …
The California Applicants’ Attorneys Association (CAAA) on Thursday said two rounds of cuts to injured workers’ medical and disability benefits have transferred billions of dollars from already-strapped injured workers into the fattening pockets of huge insurance companies. According to the …
With the governor declaring May “Safe Jobs for Youth Month” and as the summer hiring season nears, the Washington Department of Labor and Industries (L&I) has urged employers to make job safety for teens a priority. “The fact that teens …
A St. Louis licensed clinical social worker has pleaded guilty to four counts of fraudulently billing the Missouri Medicaid program. St. Louis City Circuit Judge Margaret Neill ordered that Barbara C. Burger (DOB – 4/22/43) repay $17,000 to the Medicaid …
On Thursday, the WCIRB testified at a California Department of Insurance (CDI) public hearing called to assess the impact of the recently-enacted Senate Bill 899 (SB 899) on advisory pure premium rates effective July 1, 2004. (See related story regarding …
Since taking office in January, 2003, California Insurance Commissioner John Garamendi has worked to spur reform of the state’s broken workers’ compensation system. A top priority has been the effort to fight fraud and abuse in conjunction with local law …
California Insurance Commissioner John Garamendi offered comment Thursday following a hearing that was called to analyze the cost savings in the recently passed Workers’ Compensation legislation SB 899. “Today, in this first day of hearings to analyze the impact of …
The Rhode Island Senate has unanimously passed a bill to hold drunk drivers accountable for injuruies and deaths they cause. Under the legislation, DNA laced blood, fluids and body tissue could be taken from suspects who refuse a breathalyzer test …