California Division of Workers’ Compensation Posts Adjustment to Official Medical Fee Schedule (Pathology and Clinical Laboratory Section) By Lonce Lamonte and Newsline from the CA DIR's Division of Workers' Compensation - July 2, 2020 The Division of Workers' Compensation (DWC) has posted an order adjusting the pathology and clinical laboratory section of the Official Medical Fee Schedule (OMFS) to conform to changes in the Medicare payment system, as required by Labor Code section 5307.1. Read More

Dermatological drug payments rise in most states, opioids drop: Business Insurance   June 30, 2020 Dermatological drug payment shares have risen more than 10% and are a greater portion of workers compensation drug spend in many states, the Workers Compensation Research Institute said in a study released Tuesday. Payment shares for dermatological drugs increased more than 10% from the first quarter of 2016 to the first quarter of 2019 in nine of 28 states studied by researchers from the Cambridge, Massachusetts-based institute.

Dermatological drug payments rise in most states, opioids drop: Business Insurance   June 30, 2020 Injured Workers Pharmacy Paying $11M to Settle Complaint: Claims Journal   June 30, 2020 Mother cannot seek damages in workplace death of son: Business Insurance   June 26, 2020

California Division of Workers’ Compensation Posts Adjustments to Official Medical Fee Schedule (DMEPOS) By Lonce Lamonte and Newsline from the CA DIR's Division of Workers' Compensation - July 2, 2020 The Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC) has posted an order adjusting the Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetic... Read More

California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara launches “Invest in Our Diverse Communities” Initiative to increase insurance investment in socially responsible projects; announces major appointments to COIN Advisory Board By Lonce Lamonte and the California Department of Insurance - July 1, 2020 July 1st, Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara launched “Invest in Our Diverse Communities”, an initiative... Read More

California’s Department of Insurance updates auto premium comparisons with gender-neutral rates. Follows the elimination of gender as a rating factor in 2019. By Lonce Lamonte and the California Department of Insurance - June 30, 2020 The California Department of Insurance (DOI) has released an updated online Read More

Ex-Insurance Manager Is Charged With Filing A False Police Report Against Birdwatcher By Jorge Alexandria - July 8, 2020 A lot of people loved it. Some people thought it was harsh but there is no doubt that adjustercom’s ... Read More

Cheryl Scott, City Of Glendale Workers’ Compensation Administrator, To Retire At End Of March 2020. She plans to work part-time and be in the audience at the Hollywood Bowl. By Lonce Lamonte - February 26, 2020 Cheryl Scott, the Workers’ Compensation Administrator at the City of Glendale, is retiring coming up... Read More