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First Paramedical Tattoo Studio in San Joaquin County

Held Ribbon Cutting on Sunday




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DL Harkins Construction, LLC starts new Medical Office Building

DL Harkins Construction LLC (DLHC) will start in May 2023 a new 28,000 SF 3 Story Medical Office shell on Old Winter Garden Road across the street from the Orlando Health Ocoee location.




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Experience Reliable Healthcare: Medical Tourism Packages Latin America Transforms Medical Travel for Upscale Tourists

Seamless Integration of Healthcare and Travel for a Holistic Patient Experience




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Andrea Fuyuko Honda Recognized for Dedication to the Field of Medicine

Dr. Andrea Fuyuko Honda is a Senior Vice President, medical communications and advertising specialist, clinical researcher, speaker, and author




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Thomas Lee, MD, MBA Named Executive Vice President of Medical Society of the State of New York

MSSNY is the State's Primary Professional Organization for Physicians




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St. Louis Attorney Brent A. Sumner Recognized by The Best Lawyers in America for Plaintiff's Personal Injury Litigation, Medical Malpractice, and Products Liability Litigation

Sumner practices with the law firm of Sumner Law Group, LLC, in St. Louis and is a licensed attorney in Missouri and Illinois.




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Cancer: Crosetto's Breakthrough Inventions with the Potential to Save Millions of Lives and Billions of Dollars Presented at World's Most Important Conference in Particle Physics and Medical Imaging

Italian-American scientist Dario Crosetto expresses his gratitude to the 2024 IEEE-NSS-MIC-RTSD General Chair and NSS Chairs for supporting Transparency in Science and calls for other scientific institutions to join them




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Eric Vazquez Showcases Excellence in the Medical Device Industry

Eric Vazquez works with a North Carolina Community Health Center




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MMWR: State Medicaid Expansion Cessation Coverage and Number of Adult Smokers Enrolled in Expansion Coverage—United States, 2016

Information regarding Medicaid expansion for cessation coverage and the number of adult smokers enrolled.




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WCB Reports Faster Resolution of Medical Billing Disputes

The New York State Workers’ Compensation Board said it has significantly reduced turnaround times in resolving billing disputes between health care providers and payers. The board said it has reduced the…




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WCRI: Medical Payments Per Claim Higher Than Most States

The Workers Compensation Research Institute reported that medical payments per claim in Indiana were higher than typical among the 17 states included in a recent study. WCRI said its analysis of…




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Bill Would Limit Employment Protections for Medical Cannabis Users

Pennsylvania employers would be allowed to make adverse employment decisions against employees and job applicants who legally use medical cannabis, under recently introduced legislation. Senate Bill 1290, introduced Wednesday by Sen. Patrick…




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Widow Gets Award for Paramedic's Fatal Heart Attack

The Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania upheld an award of benefits to the widow of a paramedic who died of a heart attack. Case: Prospect Medical Holdings Inc. v. Reeder (WCAB), No.




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Statute of Limitations Bars Worker's Medical Malpractice Claim

An injured worker’s 2023 medical malpractice action was time-barred because more than three years had passed since she underwent the physical therapy that allegedly caused the additional injuries, a California…




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DWC Adopts Medicare Changes to Hospital, ASC Fee Schedule

The California Division of Workers' Compensation posted an order updating the hospital outpatient department and ambulatory surgical centers section of the Official Medical Fee Schedule. The division in October posted an…




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WCRI Finds Medical Payments 10% Below Median in Golden State

The Workers Compensation Research Institute reports that average medical payments per claim in California were 10% below the median of a 17-state study. California saw little change in payments per claim…




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ATF Medical Names Katherine Nelson VP of National Sales

ATF Medical appointed Katherine Nelson to serve as vice president of sales. Katherine Nelson Nelson will be based in Las Vegas and oversee the company’s efforts to market mobility and accessibility…




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Group Sets Date for Medical, Comp Fraud Conference

The National Insurance Crime Bureau has set its Workers’ Compensation and Medical Investigations Conference for Oct. 1-4 in Chicago. The event's goal is to provide training and networking for insurance professionals, including…




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Enlyte Launches Physical Medicine Network

Enlyte on Thursday announced the launch of Apricus Physical Medicine, a network for rehabilitation services, including occupational therapy and physical therapy. Enlyte said its specialty network brand will provide injured workers…




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NCCI: Medical Inflation Softens in 3rd Quarter

The National Council on Compensation Insurance said that after several years of ignoring broader economic patterns, medical inflation in the third quarter followed the softening trend in overall inflation. The softening…




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Injured Flight Paramedic Fails to Prove Entitlement to Additional Awards

The Virginia Court of Appeals upheld benefit awards of closed periods for an injured paramedic, finding that she failed to prove her entitlement to additional compensation. Case: Martinka v. PHI Group Inc.,…




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Worker Can Recover Costs of Medical Treatment by Non-Intervening Providers

The Minnesota Supreme Court ruled that an injured employee’s right to assert a direct claim for unpaid medical expenses is not precluded by a medical provider’s failure to intervene in…




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Labor Department: Electronic Medical Records Update Includes Penalty

The Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry announced that starting Aug. 1, a new penalty of $500 can be assessed to health care provider agents who violate certain laws relating…




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Comp Division Seeks Comments on Independent Medical Exam Rules

The Colorado Division of Workers’ Compensation is holding a meeting to discuss a preliminary draft of updated rules for the independent medical examination process. Draft rules that the division is considering…




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DWC Seeks Comments on Telemedicine Rules

The Texas Division of Workers’ Compensation seeks public comments on draft rules that would allow doctors to use telemedicine to perform maximum medical improvement examinations. “For example, when a treating doctor treats…




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DWC Seeks Input on 2025 Medical Audit Plan

The Texas Division of Workers’ Compensation is accepting comments on the 2025 Medical Quality Review Annual Audit Plan through Nov. 22. The annual plan establishes priorities for the Medical Quality Review…




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Supreme Court Says Employer's Medical Exam Expenses Can't Be Recovered in Lien

The Mississippi Supreme Court ruled that an employer’s optional medical examination is not a reimbursable expense from a worker’s third-party recovery. Case: Brent v. Mississippi Department of Human Services, No. 2022-CT-00529-SCT,…




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Reviewing Medical Reports (3 of 3)

This one-hour session will focus on reviewing medical reports from a lay-person perspective.




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Medical Billing Reimbursement, Documentation and Dispute Resolution

Learn what constitutes proper billing, how to find and use fee schedules, documentation requirements and dispute resolution. Attendees will achieve a better understanding of the requirements for getting paid under…




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A Brief History and the State of Medical Treatment

Join us for "A Brief History and the State of Medical Treatment".




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Medical Information Every Lawyer and Judge Should Know

This four-hour seminar will present the terminology and application of the AMA Guides to common parts of body injured in work related injuries. Many WPI ratings are missed or…




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Medical Treatment for Injured Workers

The New Paradigm of Providing Medical Treatment for Injured Workers.




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Cross Examining Medical Professionals: Basic Strategy and Principles

Intimidated by doctor's depositions? Do you have office staff who are new to cross examination? Or, are you a seasoned practitioner but still would appreciate some useful pointers from someone…




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Thriving as a Work Comp Medical Provider

This four hour seminar is an interactive educational program designed for primary treating physicians and specialists managing injured workers. The course is ideally suited for practicing medical providers, chiropractors and…




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Cross Examining Medical Professionals

We have put together two masters in cross-examination and medicine for a half day seminar in which the attendees are sure to learn new and very practical information. This training…




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Cross Examining Medical Professionals & Cumulative Trauma Litigation

"Cross Examining Medical Professionals & Cumulative Trauma Litigation" is an all-day program devoted to legal and medical-legal issues that defense attorneys are confronted with in every day practice.




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2017 Medical Legal Fee Schedule Basics Update

In this program, Suzanne Honor-Vangerov provides an update for the 2017 Medical Legal Fee Schedule. This course will cover how to properly bill for medical-legal services, the DWC's interpretation of…




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Medicare Secondary Payer Compliance and Legal Update

WorkCompCentral presents a full day seminar offering the latest updates in Medicare Secondary Payer compliance. This course touches upon all components of MSP compliance, from conditional payment resolutions and Medicare…




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2017 Comp Laude® - MSP Series: Preparing to Settle: Taking Medicare's Interests Into Account

This program introduces students to the preparation of settlement by taking medicare's interests into account. This course is for all disciplines in workers' compensation, especially those who deal with MSP…




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The Holistic Approach to Reducing Cost, Injury and Medication Use

The Holistic Approach to Reducing Cost, Injury and Medication Use…




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Legal Specialization Test Prep - Practice and Procedure / Medical Issues

Hon. Clint Feddersen designed this course to prepare experienced workers' compensation attorneys to become California Certified Legal Specialists in Workers' Compensation Law.




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Online 40-Hour CA Medical Bill Review Credential Program

Join Sue Honor, Sue is the former manager of the California DWC Medical Unit. Students who complete all of the coursework will meet the California Department of Insurance requirements laid…




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Supreme Court Decides: How Will Medicaid Impact Your Client's Case?

Find out how this Supreme Court Decision may impact your client's cases. Plaintiff attorneys need to know and understand how this decision could impact clients' settlement dollars. Defense attorneys need…




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CMS Clarifies Use of Non-Submit WCMSAs To Address Future Medical

As a national leader on all components of workers compensation education, WorkCompCentral continues to provide exceptional opportunities to learn about all aspects of work comp law, policy, procedures, and practice.




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Medicare $1K Penalties, You Ready?

n this session, we will discuss a 15-year-old law that consistently confuses and frustrates responsible reporting entities in our industry.




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The Case for Evidence-Based Medicine in Managing Workplace Injuries

This presentation aims to explain the concept and importance of evidence-based medicine (EBM) in managing workplace injuries. Troy Prevot, Director of Strategic Solutions from ODG by MCG, will cover how…




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Employer Can't Escape Liability for Continuing Medical Benefits

The Alabama Court of Civil Appeals ruled that an employer could not be relieved of its obligation to provide continuing medical treatment to an injured worker after she aggravated her…




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BWC Opens Registration for Annual Medical and Health Symposium

The Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation opened registration for its 2024 Medical & Health Symposium being held in November. The free virtual event will focus on how technology in medicine is…




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Court Upholds Denial of Coverage for Worker's Opioid Medication

The Kentucky Court of Appeals upheld the denial of coverage for a worker’s opioid medication. Case: Howell v. Floyd County Board of Education, No. 2024-CA-0122-WC, 10/18/2024, unpublished. Facts and procedural history: Judy…




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Lack of Objective Medical Evidence Results in Summary Denial of TTD Claim

The Montana Workers’ Compensation Court granted summary judgment denying a worker’s request for additional temporary total disability benefits because he failed to offer objective medical findings of his alleged chronic headaches. Case:…