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Construction Company Cited $157,500 After Fatal Trench Collapse
March 3, 2025 – San Diego, CA…
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Support Fire Recovery Efforts: California Invests $25 Million to Protect Workers
March 19, 2025 – Sacramento, CA –…
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Court: Workers’ Comp Sole Remedy for School Volunteer Kuo
March 18, 2025 – School Volunteer Catherine…
Foreign MDs Find Path to US Residency Placement in Med-Legal Industry
Sacramento, CA – A California based Med-Legal Exam firm has embraced an innovative staffing model
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California Lawmakers Demand Answers Over $3.44 Billion Medi-Cal Bailout
Jennifer BauderMarch 17, 2025 – MedLegalNews – California Lawmakers Demand Answers: California lawmakers are pressing Governor Gavin Newsom’s administration for details following the proposal of a $3.44 billion loan to stabilize Medi-Cal, the state’s health insurance program for low-income residents. The unexpected financial shortfall has triggered renewed scrutiny of the state’s…
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California Attorney General Bonta Reaches $1.3 Million Settlement in Fake Health Insurance Case
March 17, 2025 – MedLegalNews.com – California Attorney General Rob Bonta has announced a $1.3 million settlement against Sedera, Inc. (Sedera) and Sedera Medical Cost Sharing Community, LLC (SMC) for illegally advertising and selling sham health insurance plans to more than 2,000 Californians. The settlement bars these companies from marketing…
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Melissa Flores Appointed as CHSWC Executive Officer
March 13, 2025 – MedLegalNews.com – Melissa Flores Appointed: The California Commission on Health and Safety and Workers’ Compensation (CHSWC) has named Melissa A. Flores as its new Executive Officer, effective March 11, 2025. Flores brings decades of leadership experience in public service, board relations, and strategic communications. Her appointment…
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DEA Expands Buprenorphine Treatment via Telemedicine
March 12, 2025 – MedLegalNews.com – The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) have finalized a rule expanding access to buprenorphine treatment via telemedicine. This update allows physicians to prescribe schedule III-V controlled substances, including buprenorphine, for opioid use disorder (OUD) treatment—even through audio-only telemedicine encounters. Key…
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DAS Appoints Orrian Willis to Interagency Advisory Committee on Apprenticeship
March 12, 2025 – MedLegalNews.com – DAS Appoints Orrian Willis: The California Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) has announced the appointment of Orrian Willis as a public representative on the Interagency Advisory Committee on Apprenticeship (IACA). Willis will provide public agency perspectives on apprenticeship expansion and workforce development. His term extends through November 2028. A…
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CMA President Condemns Congress’ Failure to Prevent Medicare Cuts
March 10, 2025, MedLegalNews.com – CMA President Condemns Congress: California Medical Association (CMA) President Shannon Udovic-Constant, M.D., expressed deep frustration over Congress’ failure to prevent another round of Medicare payment cuts to physicians. Despite bipartisan support for fixing the broken Medicare payment system, lawmakers have failed to protect patient access to care — triggering widespread…
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New California Law: TB Screening Requirement
Jennifer BauderCDPH Hosting Best Practices Webinar for Physicians TB Screening Requirement: A new law aimed at reducing tuberculosis (TB) in California took effect on January 1, 2025. AB 2132, introduced by Assemblymember Evan Low (D-Silicon Valley), requires primary care providers to offer TB screening tests to adult patients if risk factors…
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CDPH Hosting Best Practices Webinar for Physicians TB Screening Requirement: A new law aimed at reducing tuberculosis (TB) in California…
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CMA-Sponsored Bill Targets Private Equity Influence in Health Care
Jennifer BauderLegislation Strengthens Ban on Corporate Control of Medicine Private Equity Influence in Health Care: The California Medical Association (CMA) is backing a new bill to reinforce California’s existing ban on the corporate practice of medicine. SB 351, introduced by State Sen. Christopher Cabaldon (D-West Sacramento), aims to restore trust in…
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CMA Urges Congress to Stop Medicare Cuts and Extend Telehealth Waivers
Congress Faces Urgent Deadline to Act March 6, 2025 – Stop Medicare Cuts: With less than two weeks to prevent a federal government shutdown, bipartisan negotiations have stalled. As a result, Congressional leaders are now working on a temporary spending bill that would fund the government at current levels through the end of 2025. The…
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CompScience, CMTA, and Bender Partner to Reduce Workers’ Comp Costs for California Manufacturers
New Program Uses AI to Improve Workplace Safety March 6, 2025 – Sacramento, CA – CompScience has partnered with Bender Insurance Solutions and the California Manufacturers & Technology Association (CMTA) to launch an innovative workers’ compensation program for California manufacturers. This collaboration aims to lower insurance costs, prevent workplace injuries, and improve safety using advanced…
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Construction Company Cited $157,500 After Fatal Trench Collapse
March 3, 2025 – San Diego, CA – Construction Company Cited: The California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) issued $157,500 in citations to W. A. Rasic Construction after a tragic trench collapse claimed the life of an employee. The company violated multiple workplace safety regulations, leading to this preventable incident. Incident Overview On…
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Construction Company Cited $157,500 After Fatal Trench Collapse
March 3, 2025 – San Diego, CA – Construction Company Cited: The California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) issued $157,500 in citations to W. A. Rasic Construction after a tragic trench collapse claimed the life of an employee. The company violated multiple workplace safety regulations, leading to this preventable incident. Incident Overview On…
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Support Fire Recovery Efforts: California Invests $25 Million to Protect Workers
March 19, 2025 – Sacramento, CA – Support Fire Recovery Efforts: The Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) announced a $25 million investment in the California Workplace Outreach Project (CWOP). This project supports worker safety and educates employees about their rights. In addition, it aids fire recovery efforts across the state. Empowering Workers Through Outreach Support…
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Court: Workers’ Comp Sole Remedy for School Volunteer Kuo
March 18, 2025 – School Volunteer Catherine Kuo: The California Court of Appeal upheld a summary judgment favoring Dublin Unified School District (DUSD) in a lawsuit filed by Catherine Kuo’s family after her death during a volunteer event. Lawsuit Alleges Negligence and Premises Liability Kuo’s family sued DUSD, claiming negligence and premises liability for failing…
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California Lawmakers Demand Answers Over $3.44 Billion Medi-Cal Bailout
March 17, 2025 – MedLegalNews – California Lawmakers Demand Answers: California lawmakers are pressing Governor Gavin Newsom’s administration for details following the proposal of a $3.44 billion loan to stabilize Medi-Cal, the state’s health insurance program for low-income residents. The unexpected financial shortfall has triggered renewed scrutiny of the state’s healthcare spending, particularly its recent…
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California Attorney General Bonta Reaches $1.3 Million Settlement in Fake Health Insurance Case
March 17, 2025 – MedLegalNews.com – California Attorney General Rob Bonta has announced a $1.3 million settlement against Sedera, Inc. (Sedera) and Sedera Medical Cost Sharing Community, LLC (SMC) for illegally advertising and selling sham health insurance plans to more than 2,000 Californians. The settlement bars these companies from marketing or operating in California and…
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Melissa Flores Appointed as CHSWC Executive Officer
March 13, 2025 – MedLegalNews.com – Melissa Flores Appointed: The California Commission on Health and Safety and Workers’ Compensation (CHSWC) has named Melissa A. Flores as its new Executive Officer, effective March 11, 2025. Flores brings decades of leadership experience in public service, board relations, and strategic communications. Her appointment aligns with CHSWC’s mission to…
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DEA Expands Buprenorphine Treatment via Telemedicine
March 12, 2025 – MedLegalNews.com – The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) have finalized a rule expanding access to buprenorphine treatment via telemedicine. This update allows physicians to prescribe schedule III-V controlled substances, including buprenorphine, for opioid use disorder (OUD) treatment—even through audio-only telemedicine encounters. Key…
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DAS Appoints Orrian Willis to Interagency Advisory Committee on Apprenticeship
March 12, 2025 – MedLegalNews.com – DAS Appoints Orrian Willis: The California Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) has announced the appointment of Orrian Willis as a public representative on the Interagency Advisory Committee on Apprenticeship (IACA). Willis will provide public agency perspectives on apprenticeship expansion and workforce development. His term extends through November 2028. A…
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CMA President Condemns Congress’ Failure to Prevent Medicare Cuts
March 10, 2025, MedLegalNews.com – CMA President Condemns Congress: California Medical Association (CMA) President Shannon Udovic-Constant, M.D., expressed deep frustration over Congress’ failure to prevent another round of Medicare payment cuts to physicians. Despite bipartisan support for fixing the broken Medicare payment system, lawmakers have failed to protect patient access to care — triggering widespread…
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CA Insurance Commissioner Reappoints Two to WCIRB Governing Committee
March 10, 2025 – California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara has reappointed Mitch Steiger and C. Bryan Little to the Workers’ Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau (WCIRB) Governing Committee, reinforcing California’s commitment to maintaining fair and balanced workers’ compensation insurance practices. The reappointments aim to strengthen the oversight of premium rates, policy regulations, and worker classifications across…
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Construction Company Cited $157,500 After Fatal Trench Collapse
March 3, 2025 – San Diego, CA – Construction Company Cited: The California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) issued $157,500 in citations to W. A. Rasic Construction after a tragic trench collapse claimed the life of an employee. The company violated multiple workplace safety regulations, leading to this preventable incident. Incident Overview On…
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Support Fire Recovery Efforts: California Invests $25 Million to Protect Workers
March 19, 2025 – Sacramento, CA – Support Fire Recovery Efforts: The Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) announced a $25 million investment in the California Workplace Outreach Project (CWOP). This project supports worker safety and educates employees about their rights. In addition, it aids fire recovery efforts across the state. Empowering Workers Through Outreach Support…
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Court: Workers’ Comp Sole Remedy for School Volunteer Kuo
March 18, 2025 – School Volunteer Catherine Kuo: The California Court of Appeal upheld a summary judgment favoring Dublin Unified School District (DUSD) in a lawsuit filed by Catherine Kuo’s family after her death during a volunteer event. Lawsuit Alleges Negligence and Premises Liability Kuo’s family sued DUSD, claiming negligence and premises liability for failing…
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California Lawmakers Demand Answers Over $3.44 Billion Medi-Cal Bailout
March 17, 2025 – MedLegalNews – California Lawmakers Demand Answers: California lawmakers are pressing Governor Gavin Newsom’s administration for details following the proposal of a $3.44 billion loan to stabilize Medi-Cal, the state’s health insurance program for low-income residents. The unexpected financial shortfall has triggered renewed scrutiny of the state’s healthcare spending, particularly its recent…
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California Attorney General Bonta Reaches $1.3 Million Settlement in Fake Health Insurance Case
March 17, 2025 – MedLegalNews.com – California Attorney General Rob Bonta has announced a $1.3 million settlement against Sedera, Inc. (Sedera) and Sedera Medical Cost Sharing Community, LLC (SMC) for illegally advertising and selling sham health insurance plans to more than 2,000 Californians. The settlement bars these companies from marketing or operating in California and…
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Melissa Flores Appointed as CHSWC Executive Officer
March 13, 2025 – MedLegalNews.com – Melissa Flores Appointed: The California Commission on Health and Safety and Workers’ Compensation (CHSWC) has named Melissa A. Flores as its new Executive Officer, effective March 11, 2025. Flores brings decades of leadership experience in public service, board relations, and strategic communications. Her appointment aligns with CHSWC’s mission to…
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DEA Expands Buprenorphine Treatment via Telemedicine
March 12, 2025 – MedLegalNews.com – The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) have finalized a rule expanding access to buprenorphine treatment via telemedicine. This update allows physicians to prescribe schedule III-V controlled substances, including buprenorphine, for opioid use disorder (OUD) treatment—even through audio-only telemedicine encounters. Key…
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DAS Appoints Orrian Willis to Interagency Advisory Committee on Apprenticeship
March 12, 2025 – MedLegalNews.com – DAS Appoints Orrian Willis: The California Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) has announced the appointment of Orrian Willis as a public representative on the Interagency Advisory Committee on Apprenticeship (IACA). Willis will provide public agency perspectives on apprenticeship expansion and workforce development. His term extends through November 2028. A…
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CMA President Condemns Congress’ Failure to Prevent Medicare Cuts
March 10, 2025, MedLegalNews.com – CMA President Condemns Congress: California Medical Association (CMA) President Shannon Udovic-Constant, M.D., expressed deep frustration over Congress’ failure to prevent another round of Medicare payment cuts to physicians. Despite bipartisan support for fixing the broken Medicare payment system, lawmakers have failed to protect patient access to care — triggering widespread…
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CA Insurance Commissioner Reappoints Two to WCIRB Governing Committee
March 10, 2025 – California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara has reappointed Mitch Steiger and C. Bryan Little to the Workers’ Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau (WCIRB) Governing Committee, reinforcing California’s commitment to maintaining fair and balanced workers’ compensation insurance practices. The reappointments aim to strengthen the oversight of premium rates, policy regulations, and worker classifications across…