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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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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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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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
DWC Revises Inpatient Hospital Fee Schedule to Reflect Medicare Updates Read Post »
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
Telehealth Evaluations Gain Ground in California Med-Legal Cases Read Post »
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
CWCI Report: Complex Claims Driving 2025 Workers’ Comp Costs Read Post »
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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November 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 the reliance on paper forms
DWC Launches Pilot to Digitize QME Panel Requests Read Post »
November 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 practices contributed to the state’s
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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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