DWC Offers Free Webinar on “The Independent Medical Review Process Explained for the Injured Worker” on Wednesday, Dec. 18 from 10-11 a.m. By Press Release - December 4, 2013 The California Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC) and Maximus Federal Services invite injured workers and their designees and advocates to attend a one-hour web training on the Independent Medical Review (IMR) process. This webinar will address the roles of injured workers and their designees in the IMR process, including the planned IMR electronic submission feature. Read More

Medical Bill Review and Claims: The Devil is in the Details: Property Casualty 360  November 26, 2013 The key for any product, bill review or otherwise, is to leverage the highest possible quality at the lowest possible net price. By factoring in costs that are often lost in translation, it often becomes evident that the lowest price really may not be the lowest price.

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IEA and the Employers' Fraud Task Force Together Have Formed a New Designation: the CPFI By Lonce LaMon - December 4, 2013 A brand new designation has been created for claims and claims related professionals out of a partners... Read More

John Morris Addresses Employers' Fraud Task Force Lunch Group. Announces He's Running For Los Angeles County Assessor. By Lonce LaMon - December 3, 2013 Last Tuesday just before the Thanksgiving holiday, John Morris, a veteran Los Ange... Read More

Department of Industrial Relations Workers’ Compensation Policy Assessment Rates for Fiscal Year 2013/14 Reflect Aggregate Reduction of $9.5 Million By Press Release - November 27, 2013 The Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) today announced an aggregate decrease of approximately $9.587 million (2.19 percent... Read More

Medical Management Must Have Direction And Guidelines In Order To Efficaciously Contain Cost By Rebecca Shafer - October 21, 2013 Medical management companies, when properly utilized, are an excellent way of controlling the cost of wo... Read More

Oscar Flores Hired As Workers' Compensation Manager of Cedars Sinai In Los Angeles By Lonce LaMon - July 26, 2013 Oscar Flores was just hired as the Workers’ Compensation Manager of the Risk Management Department o... Read More