California Gov. Gavin Newsom enacted a bill creating an advisory committee to study the effects of extreme heat on workers, businesses and the state economy.
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The Washington State Department of Labor and Industries announced that it fined the state Department of Corrections $84,400 for failing to follow safety rules to
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The Alaska Workers’ Compensation Board is accepting comments on proposed changes to its medical fee schedule.
The WCB said system users can submit written comments
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The Oregon Workers’ Compensation Division announced that the standard lodging reimbursement for injured workers who have to travel to medical appointments will increase about 2.1%
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California’s State Compensation Insurance Fund reported an 82% reduction in the number of opioid prescriptions for injured workers since 2014 and a 14% decrease in
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California Gov. Gavin Newsom enacted legislation ratifying the agreement he told firefighters for the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection to negotiate with the
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Oregon employers on average would pay less for workers’ compensation coverage in 2023 when a 10th consecutive rate decrease takes effect, the Department of Consumer
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A subcommittee of Oregon’s work comp advisory panel is meeting Sept. 16 to discuss ways to ensure injured workers have continuing access to care.
The
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Federal prosecutors announced that a neurosurgeon pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy and admitted receiving about $3.3 million in kickbacks to perform spinal surgeries
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The Workers’ Compensation Insurance Bureau of California will discuss the new advisory pure premium rates that went into effect Thursday during a webinar later in
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