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California Physician Gives Up License After Regulatory Scrutiny and Malpractice Claims
December 1, 2025 | Sacramento, CA —…
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Washington Court Says DLI Properly Calculated Disability Pension, No Unreasonable Delay
November 26, 2025 | Washington, D.C —…
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AB 1415: New California Healthcare Transparency Law Takes Effect in 2026
November 24, 2025 | Sacramento, CA –…
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NY Court Rejects School Custodian’s COVID-19 Workers’ Comp Claim
Jennifer BauderNovember 21, 2025 | New York, NY — MedLegalNews.com — A recent appellate decision in New York sheds light on the high standard that workers compensation claimants must meet to prove COVID-19 exposure at work. In a case closely watched for its impact on any COVID-19 compensation claim New York…
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CMA Backs Bill to Expand Physician Network for IMEs and QMEs
November 19, 2025 | Sacramento, CA – MedLegalNews.com — The California Medical Association (CMA) has announced its support for a new legislative proposal designed to address the growing shortage of Independent Medical Evaluators (IMEs) and Qualified Medical Evaluators (QMEs) across the state. The measure seeks to streamline certification pathways, modernize…
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Georgia Appeals Court Revives Malpractice Case Against Regional Hospital
November 17, 2025 | Atlanta, GA — MedLegalNews.com — A Georgia appellate panel has revived a medical malpractice lawsuit filed against a regional medical center, ruling that the lower court improperly dismissed the case over alleged procedural technicalities. The decision could have broad implications for plaintiffs’ rights in malpractice litigation…
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DWC Revises Inpatient Hospital Fee Schedule to Reflect Medicare Updates
November 14, 2025 | Sacramento, CA — MedLegalNews.com – DWC inpatient hospital update details were confirmed as the California Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC) announced an adjustment to the inpatient hospital section of the Official Medical Fee Schedule (OMFS) to align with recent changes to the Medicare payment system, as mandated under Labor Code Section…
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Telehealth Evaluations Gain Ground in California Med-Legal Cases
November 12, 2025 | Los Angeles, CA — MedLegalNews.com — The California Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC) is considering making telehealth a permanent option for med-legal evaluations, following widespread adoption during and after the pandemic. Officials say telehealth has improved access to qualified medical evaluators (QMEs) for injured workers, especially those in rural and underserved…
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CWCI Report: Complex Claims Driving 2025 Workers’ Comp Costs
November 10, 2025 | Oakland, CA — MedLegalNews.com — A new report from the California Workers’ Compensation Institute (CWCI) reveals that complex injury claims—particularly those involving long COVID, mental health components, and multiple comorbidities—are driving up workers’ compensation costs across California. The analysis, based on claim data from 2022 to mid-2025, highlights a significant post-pandemic…
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DWC Launches Pilot to Digitize QME Panel Requests
Jennifer BauderNovember 5, 2025 | Sacramento, CA — MedLegalNews.com — The California Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC) has launched a pilot program focused on QME panel digitization, aiming to streamline how Qualified Medical Evaluator panel requests are handled. Through QME panel digitization, parties will be able to submit requests online, eliminating…
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November 5, 2025 | Sacramento, CA — MedLegalNews.com — The California Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC) has launched a pilot…
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Florida Pharmacies Challenge $1.5 Billion Damages in Opioid Lawsuit
Jennifer BauderNovember 3, 2025 | Tallahassee, FL — MedLegalNews.com — Several of the nation’s largest pharmacy chains are contesting a $1.5 billion damages estimate in a Florida opioid lawsuit, calling the hospitals’ calculations “deeply flawed” and “unsupported by real-world economics.” The case—filed by a coalition of Florida hospitals—claims the pharmacies’ dispensing…
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Florida Jury Awards $70.8 Million in Emergency Room Malpractice Case
October 31, 2025 | Tampa, FL — MedLegalNews.com — A Hillsborough County jury has awarded $70.8 million to a Florida woman who suffered permanent injuries after an emergency department failed to diagnose a life-threatening condition. The verdict marks one of the largest medical malpractice awards in the state’s history and underscores the ongoing scrutiny of…
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Colorado Supreme Court Upholds $40M Medical Malpractice Verdict Despite Statutory Damages Cap
October 27, 2025 | Denver, CO — MedLegalNews.com — In a landmark ruling that could reshape Colorado’s medical malpractice landscape, the Colorado Supreme Court has upheld a $40 million jury award to the family of a patient who died following surgical complications—affirming that state-imposed damages caps do not automatically invalidate jury verdicts when constitutional rights…
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California Physician Gives Up License After Regulatory Scrutiny and Malpractice Claims
December 1, 2025 | Sacramento, CA — MedLegalNews.com — Malpractice claims have surfaced repeatedly against a California doctor, who has now voluntarily surrendered his medical license following multiple state investigations and ten lawsuits. The Medical Board of California’s acceptance of the surrender removes the physician’s ability to practice in the state and raises broader concerns…
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California Physician Gives Up License After Regulatory Scrutiny and Malpractice Claims
December 1, 2025 | Sacramento, CA — MedLegalNews.com — Malpractice claims have surfaced repeatedly against a California doctor, who has now voluntarily surrendered his medical license following multiple state investigations and ten lawsuits. The Medical Board of California’s acceptance of the surrender removes the physician’s ability to practice in the state and raises broader concerns…
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Washington Court Says DLI Properly Calculated Disability Pension, No Unreasonable Delay
November 26, 2025 | Washington, D.C — MedLegalNews.com — A Washington appellate panel has ruled that the state Department of Labor and Industries (DLI) correctly recalculated a paramedic’s disability pension benefits and did not engage in any intentional or unjustified delay while issuing his retroactive payments. The decision in Yetter v. Department of Labor and…
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AB 1415: New California Healthcare Transparency Law Takes Effect in 2026
November 24, 2025 | Sacramento, CA – MedLegalNews.com — California lawmakers are taking a bold step to protect physician autonomy and patient care as SB 351 and AB 1415 prepare to take effect on January 1, 2026. These landmark laws target private equity, hedge funds, and management services organizations (MSOs) exerting nonclinical control over medical practices. SB…
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NY Court Rejects School Custodian’s COVID-19 Workers’ Comp Claim
November 21, 2025 | New York, NY — MedLegalNews.com — A recent appellate decision in New York sheds light on the high standard that workers compensation claimants must meet to prove COVID-19 exposure at work. In a case closely watched for its impact on any COVID-19 compensation claim New York workers may file, the court…
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CMA Backs Bill to Expand Physician Network for IMEs and QMEs
November 19, 2025 | Sacramento, CA – MedLegalNews.com — The California Medical Association (CMA) has announced its support for a new legislative proposal designed to address the growing shortage of Independent Medical Evaluators (IMEs) and Qualified Medical Evaluators (QMEs) across the state. The measure seeks to streamline certification pathways, modernize training requirements, and attract more…
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Georgia Appeals Court Revives Malpractice Case Against Regional Hospital
November 17, 2025 | Atlanta, GA — MedLegalNews.com — A Georgia appellate panel has revived a medical malpractice lawsuit filed against a regional medical center, ruling that the lower court improperly dismissed the case over alleged procedural technicalities. The decision could have broad implications for plaintiffs’ rights in malpractice litigation across the state. The lawsuit…
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DWC Revises Inpatient Hospital Fee Schedule to Reflect Medicare Updates
November 14, 2025 | Sacramento, CA — MedLegalNews.com – DWC inpatient hospital update details were confirmed as the California Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC) announced an adjustment to the inpatient hospital section of the Official Medical Fee Schedule (OMFS) to align with recent changes to the Medicare payment system, as mandated under Labor Code Section…
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Telehealth Evaluations Gain Ground in California Med-Legal Cases
November 12, 2025 | Los Angeles, CA — MedLegalNews.com — The California Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC) is considering making telehealth a permanent option for med-legal evaluations, following widespread adoption during and after the pandemic. Officials say telehealth has improved access to qualified medical evaluators (QMEs) for injured workers, especially those in rural and underserved…
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CWCI Report: Complex Claims Driving 2025 Workers’ Comp Costs
November 10, 2025 | Oakland, CA — MedLegalNews.com — A new report from the California Workers’ Compensation Institute (CWCI) reveals that complex injury claims—particularly those involving long COVID, mental health components, and multiple comorbidities—are driving up workers’ compensation costs across California. The analysis, based on claim data from 2022 to mid-2025, highlights a significant post-pandemic…
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Lawmakers Push for AI Oversight in Medical-Legal Evaluations
November 7, 2025 | Oakland, CA — MedLegalNews.com — California lawmakers are introducing new legislation aimed at regulating AI regulation in med-legal reports, addressing growing concerns about algorithmic bias, data privacy, and report accuracy. The proposed bill—expected to be introduced in the upcoming legislative session—would establish ethical and procedural safeguards to ensure that AI-assisted med-legal…
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California Physician Gives Up License After Regulatory Scrutiny and Malpractice Claims
December 1, 2025 | Sacramento, CA — MedLegalNews.com — Malpractice claims have surfaced repeatedly against a California doctor, who has now voluntarily surrendered his medical license following multiple state investigations and ten lawsuits. The Medical Board of California’s acceptance of the surrender removes the physician’s ability to practice in the state and raises broader concerns…
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Washington Court Says DLI Properly Calculated Disability Pension, No Unreasonable Delay
November 26, 2025 | Washington, D.C — MedLegalNews.com — A Washington appellate panel has ruled that the state Department of Labor and Industries (DLI) correctly recalculated a paramedic’s disability pension benefits and did not engage in any intentional or unjustified delay while issuing his retroactive payments. The decision in Yetter v. Department of Labor and…
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AB 1415: New California Healthcare Transparency Law Takes Effect in 2026
November 24, 2025 | Sacramento, CA – MedLegalNews.com — California lawmakers are taking a bold step to protect physician autonomy and patient care as SB 351 and AB 1415 prepare to take effect on January 1, 2026. These landmark laws target private equity, hedge funds, and management services organizations (MSOs) exerting nonclinical control over medical practices. SB…
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NY Court Rejects School Custodian’s COVID-19 Workers’ Comp Claim
November 21, 2025 | New York, NY — MedLegalNews.com — A recent appellate decision in New York sheds light on the high standard that workers compensation claimants must meet to prove COVID-19 exposure at work. In a case closely watched for its impact on any COVID-19 compensation claim New York workers may file, the court…
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CMA Backs Bill to Expand Physician Network for IMEs and QMEs
November 19, 2025 | Sacramento, CA – MedLegalNews.com — The California Medical Association (CMA) has announced its support for a new legislative proposal designed to address the growing shortage of Independent Medical Evaluators (IMEs) and Qualified Medical Evaluators (QMEs) across the state. The measure seeks to streamline certification pathways, modernize training requirements, and attract more…
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Georgia Appeals Court Revives Malpractice Case Against Regional Hospital
November 17, 2025 | Atlanta, GA — MedLegalNews.com — A Georgia appellate panel has revived a medical malpractice lawsuit filed against a regional medical center, ruling that the lower court improperly dismissed the case over alleged procedural technicalities. The decision could have broad implications for plaintiffs’ rights in malpractice litigation across the state. The lawsuit…
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DWC Revises Inpatient Hospital Fee Schedule to Reflect Medicare Updates
November 14, 2025 | Sacramento, CA — MedLegalNews.com – DWC inpatient hospital update details were confirmed as the California Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC) announced an adjustment to the inpatient hospital section of the Official Medical Fee Schedule (OMFS) to align with recent changes to the Medicare payment system, as mandated under Labor Code Section…
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Telehealth Evaluations Gain Ground in California Med-Legal Cases
November 12, 2025 | Los Angeles, CA — MedLegalNews.com — The California Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC) is considering making telehealth a permanent option for med-legal evaluations, following widespread adoption during and after the pandemic. Officials say telehealth has improved access to qualified medical evaluators (QMEs) for injured workers, especially those in rural and underserved…
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CWCI Report: Complex Claims Driving 2025 Workers’ Comp Costs
November 10, 2025 | Oakland, CA — MedLegalNews.com — A new report from the California Workers’ Compensation Institute (CWCI) reveals that complex injury claims—particularly those involving long COVID, mental health components, and multiple comorbidities—are driving up workers’ compensation costs across California. The analysis, based on claim data from 2022 to mid-2025, highlights a significant post-pandemic…
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Lawmakers Push for AI Oversight in Medical-Legal Evaluations
November 7, 2025 | Oakland, CA — MedLegalNews.com — California lawmakers are introducing new legislation aimed at regulating AI regulation in med-legal reports, addressing growing concerns about algorithmic bias, data privacy, and report accuracy. The proposed bill—expected to be introduced in the upcoming legislative session—would establish ethical and procedural safeguards to ensure that AI-assisted med-legal…