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Washington’s $900 Million Albertsons Judgment Raises New Questions About Opioid Dispensing Oversight
November 11, 2026 | Sacramento, CA —…
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California Workers’ Compensation Drug Treatment Oversight Enters October Review
November 9, 2026 | Sacramento, CA —…
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California Ambulatory Surgery Centers Face October Coding and Payment Changes
November 6, 2026 | Sacramento, CA —…
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California Workers’ Compensation Billing Edits Receive October 2026 Update
Jennifer BauderNovember 4, 2026 | Sacramento, CA — MedLegalNews.com — Medical billing edits used in California’s workers’ compensation system have entered a new quarterly implementation period following the Division of Workers’ Compensation’s October 2 announcement concerning physician and non-physician practitioner services. The update incorporates revised Medicare practitioner procedure-to-procedure edits and medically…
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California Workers’ Compensation Knee Injury Treatment Faces New Medical Necessity Questions
November 2, 2026 | Sacramento, CA — MedLegalNews.com — Knee injury treatment in California’s workers’ compensation system is receiving renewed attention as the Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC) considers an evidence-based update to the Medical Treatment Utilization Schedule (MTUS). The proposed regulatory changes would incorporate the American College of Occupational…
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California’s New Workers’ Compensation Leadership Faces October Regulatory Priorities
October 30, 2026 | Sacramento, CA — MedLegalNews.com — DWC leadership enters the final months of 2026 with substantial regulatory and administrative responsibilities following Nicole Richardson’s appointment as Administrative Director of California’s Division of Workers’ Compensation. Richardson was sworn in on September 1, 2026, after Governor Gavin Newsom appointed her…
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October Heat Emergency Raises New Medical-Legal Questions for California Injured Workers
October 28, 2026 | Sacramento, CA — MedLegalNews.com — Occupational heat illness remains a serious concern for California employers and injured workers following an unusual period of extreme October temperatures that prompted renewed warnings from the Division of Occupational Safety and Health, commonly known as Cal/OSHA. On October 2, 2026, the agency issued an advisory…
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California QME Examination Cycle Concludes as Medical-Legal Evaluator Recruitment Continues
October 26, 2026 | Sacramento, CA — MedLegalNews.com — The QME examination period scheduled for October 3 through October 9, 2026, has concluded, marking another stage in California’s process for qualifying physicians to perform medical-legal evaluations in workers’ compensation cases. Administered through the Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC), the examination is an important component of…
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California Workers’ Compensation Drug Formulary Committee Prepares for October Meeting
October 23, 2026 | Sacramento, CA — MedLegalNews.com — The workers compensation drug formulary remains an important subject of regulatory review in California following a scheduled October 21, 2026, meeting of the Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC) Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee. The committee serves an advisory role in the administration of the Medical Treatment Utilization…
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California Workers’ Compensation Laboratory Payment Changes Begin October 1
Jennifer BauderOctober 19, 2026 | Sacramento, CA — MedLegalNews.com — The laboratory fee schedule governing California workers’ compensation medical payments entered a new reimbursement period on October 1, 2026, following a September 24 order issued by the Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC). The order incorporates Medicare’s fourth-quarter updates into the Pathology…
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October 19, 2026 | Sacramento, CA — MedLegalNews.com — The laboratory fee schedule governing California workers’ compensation medical payments entered…
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California Workers’ Compensation Outpatient Surgery Payment Rates Updated
Jennifer BauderOctober 16, 2026 | Sacramento, CA — MedLegalNews.com — Outpatient surgery reimbursement in California’s workers’ compensation system is undergoing another quarterly adjustment following the Division of Workers’ Compensation’s adoption of updated Medicare payment information. On October 7, 2026, the DWC announced revisions to the Hospital Outpatient Departments and Ambulatory Surgical…
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California Workers’ Compensation Medical Equipment Reimbursement Updated for October 2026
October 14, 2026 | Sacramento, CA — MedLegalNews.com — Medical equipment reimbursement in California’s workers’ compensation system is subject to updated payment requirements following the Division of Workers’ Compensation’s adoption of fourth-quarter Medicare changes. On October 5, 2026, the DWC announced an update to the Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics and Supplies (DMEPOS) portion of…
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Access to Workers’ Compensation Medical Care Varies Across California Regions
October 9, 2026 | Sacramento, CA — MedLegalNews.com — Workers compensation medical access varies substantially across California, with new research showing that an injured worker’s geographic location can influence provider availability, travel distance and the time required to reach certain types of care. An August 2026 RAND study commissioned by the California Department of Industrial…
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Washington’s $900 Million Albertsons Judgment Raises New Questions About Opioid Dispensing Oversight
November 11, 2026 | Sacramento, CA — MedLegalNews.com – Opioid dispensing oversight has become a central issue in healthcare accountability following a Washington court’s November 5, 2026, decision ordering Albertsons Companies to pay $900 million over its pharmacies’ role in the state’s opioid crisis. The judgment followed a nonjury trial in King County Superior Court,…
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Washington’s $900 Million Albertsons Judgment Raises New Questions About Opioid Dispensing Oversight
November 11, 2026 | Sacramento, CA — MedLegalNews.com – Opioid dispensing oversight has become a central issue in healthcare accountability following a Washington court’s November 5, 2026, decision ordering Albertsons Companies to pay $900 million over its pharmacies’ role in the state’s opioid crisis. The judgment followed a nonjury trial in King County Superior Court,…
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California Workers’ Compensation Drug Treatment Oversight Enters October Review
November 9, 2026 | Sacramento, CA — MedLegalNews.com — Prescription treatment oversight remains an important regulatory issue in California’s workers’ compensation system following the October 21, 2026, meeting of the Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC) Pharmacy and Therapeutics (P&T) Committee. Established under Labor Code section 5307.29, the committee advises the DWC Administrative Director on potential…
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California Ambulatory Surgery Centers Face October Coding and Payment Changes
November 6, 2026 | Sacramento, CA — MedLegalNews.com — Ambulatory surgery payments in California’s workers’ compensation system are subject to updated coding and reimbursement requirements following the Division of Workers’ Compensation’s adoption of fourth-quarter Medicare payment information. The October 7, 2026, announcement confirmed changes to the Hospital Outpatient Departments and Ambulatory Surgical Centers portion of…
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California Workers’ Compensation Billing Edits Receive October 2026 Update
November 4, 2026 | Sacramento, CA — MedLegalNews.com — Medical billing edits used in California’s workers’ compensation system have entered a new quarterly implementation period following the Division of Workers’ Compensation’s October 2 announcement concerning physician and non-physician practitioner services. The update incorporates revised Medicare practitioner procedure-to-procedure edits and medically unlikely edits into the applicable…
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California Workers’ Compensation Knee Injury Treatment Faces New Medical Necessity Questions
November 2, 2026 | Sacramento, CA — MedLegalNews.com — Knee injury treatment in California’s workers’ compensation system is receiving renewed attention as the Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC) considers an evidence-based update to the Medical Treatment Utilization Schedule (MTUS). The proposed regulatory changes would incorporate the American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine (ACOEM) Knee…
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California’s New Workers’ Compensation Leadership Faces October Regulatory Priorities
October 30, 2026 | Sacramento, CA — MedLegalNews.com — DWC leadership enters the final months of 2026 with substantial regulatory and administrative responsibilities following Nicole Richardson’s appointment as Administrative Director of California’s Division of Workers’ Compensation. Richardson was sworn in on September 1, 2026, after Governor Gavin Newsom appointed her on August 25. Her appointment…
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October Heat Emergency Raises New Medical-Legal Questions for California Injured Workers
October 28, 2026 | Sacramento, CA — MedLegalNews.com — Occupational heat illness remains a serious concern for California employers and injured workers following an unusual period of extreme October temperatures that prompted renewed warnings from the Division of Occupational Safety and Health, commonly known as Cal/OSHA. On October 2, 2026, the agency issued an advisory…
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California QME Examination Cycle Concludes as Medical-Legal Evaluator Recruitment Continues
October 26, 2026 | Sacramento, CA — MedLegalNews.com — The QME examination period scheduled for October 3 through October 9, 2026, has concluded, marking another stage in California’s process for qualifying physicians to perform medical-legal evaluations in workers’ compensation cases. Administered through the Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC), the examination is an important component of…
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California Workers’ Compensation Drug Formulary Committee Prepares for October Meeting
October 23, 2026 | Sacramento, CA — MedLegalNews.com — The workers compensation drug formulary remains an important subject of regulatory review in California following a scheduled October 21, 2026, meeting of the Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC) Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee. The committee serves an advisory role in the administration of the Medical Treatment Utilization…
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California Workers’ Compensation Knee Treatment Guidelines Face October Regulatory Hearing
October 21, 2026 | Sacramento, CA — MedLegalNews.com — Knee treatment guidelines are the subject of a proposed regulatory update in California’s workers’ compensation system following the Division of Workers’ Compensation’s decision to pursue revisions to the Medical Treatment Utilization Schedule (MTUS). The proposal would incorporate the American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine (ACOEM)…
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Washington’s $900 Million Albertsons Judgment Raises New Questions About Opioid Dispensing Oversight
November 11, 2026 | Sacramento, CA — MedLegalNews.com – Opioid dispensing oversight has become a central issue in healthcare accountability following a Washington court’s November 5, 2026, decision ordering Albertsons Companies to pay $900 million over its pharmacies’ role in the state’s opioid crisis. The judgment followed a nonjury trial in King County Superior Court,…
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California Workers’ Compensation Drug Treatment Oversight Enters October Review
November 9, 2026 | Sacramento, CA — MedLegalNews.com — Prescription treatment oversight remains an important regulatory issue in California’s workers’ compensation system following the October 21, 2026, meeting of the Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC) Pharmacy and Therapeutics (P&T) Committee. Established under Labor Code section 5307.29, the committee advises the DWC Administrative Director on potential…
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California Ambulatory Surgery Centers Face October Coding and Payment Changes
November 6, 2026 | Sacramento, CA — MedLegalNews.com — Ambulatory surgery payments in California’s workers’ compensation system are subject to updated coding and reimbursement requirements following the Division of Workers’ Compensation’s adoption of fourth-quarter Medicare payment information. The October 7, 2026, announcement confirmed changes to the Hospital Outpatient Departments and Ambulatory Surgical Centers portion of…
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California Workers’ Compensation Billing Edits Receive October 2026 Update
November 4, 2026 | Sacramento, CA — MedLegalNews.com — Medical billing edits used in California’s workers’ compensation system have entered a new quarterly implementation period following the Division of Workers’ Compensation’s October 2 announcement concerning physician and non-physician practitioner services. The update incorporates revised Medicare practitioner procedure-to-procedure edits and medically unlikely edits into the applicable…
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California Workers’ Compensation Knee Injury Treatment Faces New Medical Necessity Questions
November 2, 2026 | Sacramento, CA — MedLegalNews.com — Knee injury treatment in California’s workers’ compensation system is receiving renewed attention as the Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC) considers an evidence-based update to the Medical Treatment Utilization Schedule (MTUS). The proposed regulatory changes would incorporate the American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine (ACOEM) Knee…
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California’s New Workers’ Compensation Leadership Faces October Regulatory Priorities
October 30, 2026 | Sacramento, CA — MedLegalNews.com — DWC leadership enters the final months of 2026 with substantial regulatory and administrative responsibilities following Nicole Richardson’s appointment as Administrative Director of California’s Division of Workers’ Compensation. Richardson was sworn in on September 1, 2026, after Governor Gavin Newsom appointed her on August 25. Her appointment…
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October Heat Emergency Raises New Medical-Legal Questions for California Injured Workers
October 28, 2026 | Sacramento, CA — MedLegalNews.com — Occupational heat illness remains a serious concern for California employers and injured workers following an unusual period of extreme October temperatures that prompted renewed warnings from the Division of Occupational Safety and Health, commonly known as Cal/OSHA. On October 2, 2026, the agency issued an advisory…
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California QME Examination Cycle Concludes as Medical-Legal Evaluator Recruitment Continues
October 26, 2026 | Sacramento, CA — MedLegalNews.com — The QME examination period scheduled for October 3 through October 9, 2026, has concluded, marking another stage in California’s process for qualifying physicians to perform medical-legal evaluations in workers’ compensation cases. Administered through the Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC), the examination is an important component of…
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California Workers’ Compensation Drug Formulary Committee Prepares for October Meeting
October 23, 2026 | Sacramento, CA — MedLegalNews.com — The workers compensation drug formulary remains an important subject of regulatory review in California following a scheduled October 21, 2026, meeting of the Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC) Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee. The committee serves an advisory role in the administration of the Medical Treatment Utilization…
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California Workers’ Compensation Knee Treatment Guidelines Face October Regulatory Hearing
October 21, 2026 | Sacramento, CA — MedLegalNews.com — Knee treatment guidelines are the subject of a proposed regulatory update in California’s workers’ compensation system following the Division of Workers’ Compensation’s decision to pursue revisions to the Medical Treatment Utilization Schedule (MTUS). The proposal would incorporate the American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine (ACOEM)…