Return-to-Work Planning Receives Greater Clinical Attention

Return-to-Work Planning Receives Greater Clinical Attention

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July 24, 2026 | Sacramento, CA — MedLegalNews.com — Return to work planning continues to receive greater clinical attention throughout California’s workers’ compensation system as physicians increasingly focus on documenting functional capacity, modified duty recommendations, work restrictions, and measurable recovery milestones. These elements have become increasingly important as medical-legal expectations continue evolving through recent developments […]

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Medical Documentation Continues to Influence Workers’ Compensation Outcomes

Medical Documentation Continues to Influence Workers’ Compensation Outcomes

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July 22, 2026 | Sacramento, CA — MedLegalNews.com — Medical documentation continues to play a defining role in California’s workers’ compensation system as physicians, Qualified Medical Evaluators (QMEs), attorneys, and claims professionals navigate an increasingly evidence-driven medical-legal environment. Recent discussions surrounding Qualified Medical Evaluator availability, Medical Treatment Utilization Schedule (MTUS) updates, Independent Medical Review (IMR)

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Pharmacy Management Remains an Important Medical-Legal Issue

Pharmacy Management Remains an Important Medical-Legal Issue

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July 20, 2026 | Sacramento, CA — MedLegalNews.com — Workers compensation pharmacy policies continue evolving in California as regulators, physicians, pharmacists, and claims professionals focus on formulary management, evidence-based prescribing, and medication oversight within the state’s workers’ compensation system. Recent activity surrounding the Division of Workers’ Compensation’s Pharmacy and Therapeutics (P&T) Committee has renewed attention

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Medical Necessity Standards Continue Evolving in California Workers’ Compensation

Medical Necessity Standards Continue Evolving in California Workers’ Compensation

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July 17, 2026 | Sacramento, CA — MedLegalNews.com — Medical necessity standards continue to evolve within California’s workers’ compensation system as regulators, physicians, and claims professionals place increasing emphasis on evidence-based medicine, comprehensive documentation, and well-supported treatment justification. Ongoing updates to the Medical Treatment Utilization Schedule (MTUS) and continuing activity by the Pharmacy and Therapeutics

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Official Medical Fee Schedule Updates Affect California Workers’ Compensation Providers

Official Medical Fee Schedule Updates Affect California Workers’ Compensation Providers

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July 15, 2026 | Sacramento, CA — MedLegalNews.com — The official medical fee schedule updates that took effect July 1, 2026, are continuing to influence reimbursement, billing practices, and operational planning for California workers’ compensation providers. The changes include updates to the Official Medical Fee Schedule (OMFS) and Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies

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Independent Medical Review Trends Continue to Shape California Treatment Authorization

Independent Medical Review Trends Continue to Shape California Treatment Authorization

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July 13, 2026 | Sacramento, CA — MedLegalNews.com — Independent medical review trends continue to influence treatment authorization decisions throughout California’s workers’ compensation system as physicians and practitioners evaluate the practical implications of findings contained in the 2025 Independent Medical Review Annual Report. Although the report was released earlier in the year, its data remains

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Qualified Medical Evaluator Availability Remains a Challenge Across California

Qualified Medical Evaluator Availability Remains a Challenge Across California

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July 10, 2026 | Sacramento, CA — MedLegalNews.com — Qualified medical evaluator availability continues to present significant operational challenges throughout California’s workers’ compensation system, with ongoing shortages affecting evaluation scheduling, claim resolution, litigation timelines, and injured worker access to independent medical examinations. The issue remains a central topic following the California Division of Workers’ Compensation’s

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Medical-Legal Evaluations Face Renewed Reform Discussion After California DWC Report

Medical-Legal Evaluations Face Renewed Reform Discussion After California DWC Report

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July 8, 2026 | Sacramento, CA — MedLegalNews.com — Medical-legal evaluations are once again at the center of California workers’ compensation reform discussions following the release of a new report by the California Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC). The report examines the performance of the state’s Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME) system, highlighting issues involving evaluator

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NFL Concussion Settlement Faces New Fraud Scrutiny in 2026

NFL Concussion Settlement Faces New Fraud Scrutiny in 2026

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July 6, 2026 | Sacramento, CA — MedLegalNews.com — The long-running NFL concussion settlement is facing renewed legal scrutiny after court-appointed officials recommended disqualifying several law firms from representing claimants over allegations involving improperly submitted Parkinson’s disease claims. The findings mark one of the most significant enforcement actions within the settlement program since its creation

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Healthcare Mergers Face Stronger California Oversight in 2026

Healthcare Mergers Face Stronger California Oversight in 2026

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July 3, 2026 | Sacramento, CA — MedLegalNews.com — Healthcare mergers continue to receive heightened regulatory attention in California as state officials expand oversight of healthcare acquisitions, physician practice management organizations, and private equity-backed healthcare transactions. Regulators are closely examining whether consolidation activity could affect healthcare affordability, competition, and patient access throughout the state. The

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