A doctor was charged in a billion-dollar fraud scheme. But his license remains active. On Los Angeles Times - July 14, 2021 Dr. Lokesh Tantuwaya became ensnared in one of the most notorious healthcare fraud cases in California history when he was charged with accepting millions in bribes to perform surgery at a now-defunct hospital in Long Beach. Link To Article

A California doctor was disciplined for DUIs. Now he is accused of gross negligence On Los Angeles Times - July 14, 2021 The Medical Board of California has revoked Dr. Kevin Ciresi’s license twice in the last five years, only to stay the orders and place the Fresno plastic surgeon on probation. Link To Article

Legislature passes lump-sum comp settlement bill On Business Insurance - April 13, 2021 Injured workers in Washington state would have the option of receiving lump-sum settlements under a bill delivered to Gov. Jay Inslee on Monday.   The Senate passed S.B. 5046 49-0 on Feb. 10, and the state House of Representatives voted 98-0 to pass the bill on April 5. Link To Article

Modest increases in costs per comp claim in 18 states: WCRI On Business Insurance - April 8, 2021 An analysis of costs per claim and other performance indicators across 18 state workers compensation systems for claims through March 2020 for injuries up to and including 2019 show stable to modest increases, according to a series of reports released Thursday by the Workers’ Compensation Research Institute. Link To Article

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