CWCI Updates Workers’ Compensation New Hire Notices for 2025

CWCI Updates Workers’ Compensation New Hire Notices for 2025

• Updates

March 24, 2025 | Oakland, CA — MedLegalNews.com — The California Workers’ Compensation Institute (CWCI) has received state approval for its updated “Facts About Workers’ Compensation” new hire notice. Employers and claims organizations use this document to comply with statutory requirements under Labor Code §3551, providing new employees with essential information about workers’ compensation. The […]

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Congress Fails to Halt Medicare Physician Payment Cut

Congress Fails to Halt Medicare Physician Payment Cut

• News

March 21, 2025 | Sacramento, CA — MedLegalNews.com — Last week, Congress passed a Continuing Resolution to fund the government through the fiscal year. However, the bill, led by Republican leaders, did not prevent the 2.8% Medicare physician payment cut. Deepening Crisis for Physician Practices When adjusted for inflation, this payment cut results in a

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EDD to Require Electronic Filing for Disability Insurance Certifications

EDD to Require Electronic Filing for Disability Insurance Certifications

• Regulatory

March 21, 2025 | Sacramento, CA — MedLegalNews.com — EDD Disability Insurance Certifications: The California Employment Development Department (EDD) will soon mandate that medical providers submit California State Disability Insurance (SDI) medical certifications electronically. This change follows recent amendments to Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations (Section 2706-4). This regulatory update aims to

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Construction Company Cited $157,500 After Fatal Trench Collapse

Construction Company Cited $157,500 After Fatal Trench Collapse

• News

March 20, 2025 | San Diego, CA — MedLegalNews.com — Construction safety is once again under scrutiny after a deadly trench collapse in San Diego prompted state regulators to take action. The California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) issued $157,500 in citations to W. A. Rasic Construction following an investigation into the fatal

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California Invests $25 Million to Protect Workers, Support Fire Recovery Efforts

Support Fire Recovery Efforts: California Invests $25 Million to Protect Workers

• News

March 19, 2025 | Sacramento, CA — MedLegalNews.com — 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

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Court: Workers’ Comp Sole Remedy for School Volunteer Kuo

Court: Workers’ Comp Sole Remedy for School Volunteer Kuo

• News

March 18, 2025 | Oakland, CA — MedLegalNews.com — Workers compensation law took center stage in the recent California Court of Appeal decision involving school volunteer Catherine Kuo. On March 18, 2025, in Oakland, CA, the appellate court upheld a summary judgment favoring the Dublin Unified School District (DUSD) in a lawsuit filed by Kuo’s

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California Lawmakers Demand Answers Over $3.44 Billion Medi-Cal Bailout

California Lawmakers Demand Answers Over $3.44 Billion Medi-Cal Bailout

• News

March 17, 2025 | Sacramento, CA — MedLegalNews.com — 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,

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High Court: Occupational Diseases, Nonqualifying Conditions Sink SIF Claims

California Attorney General Bonta Reaches $1.3 Million Settlement in Fake Health Insurance Case

• News

March 17, 2025 | Los Angeles, CA — MedLegalNews.com — California Attorney General Bonta, widely recognized for his leadership in consumer protection, 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

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Melissa Flores Appointed as CHSWC Executive Officer

Melissa Flores Appointed as CHSWC Executive Officer

• News, Updates

March 13, 2025 | Sacramento, CA — 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

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DEA Expands Buprenorphine Treatment via Telemedicine

DEA Expands Buprenorphine Treatment via Telemedicine

• Medical, Tech

March 12, 2025 | Los Angeles, CA — 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

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