DWC Updates Fee Schedule for Hospital Outpatient & Ambulatory Surgical Centers

DWC Updates Fee Schedule for Hospital Outpatient & Ambulatory Surgical Centers

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February 3, 2025 | Sacramento, CA — MedLegalNews.com –The DWC fee schedule update introduces new reimbursement adjustments for hospital outpatient departments and ambulatory surgical centers, aligning with recent Medicare payment changes. Effective March 1, 2025, the update ensures California’s workers’ compensation system remains consistent with federal payment standards while promoting transparency and fairness in provider […]

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Check out our blog post about Padilla Introduces The Honoring Our Fallen Heroes Act to Support Firefighters

The Honoring Our Fallen Heroes Act to Support Firefighters

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January 31, 2025 | Washington, D.C — MedLegalNews.com — As wildfires continue to threaten Southern California, U.S. Senators Alex Padilla and Adam Schiff (both D-Calif.) have joined forces with Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) and Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.) to introduce The Honoring Our Fallen Heroes Act, a bipartisan bill aimed at expanding federal support for families

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Cal/OSHA Reminder: Employers Must Post 2024 Injury & Illness Summary by February 1

Cal/OSHA Reminder: Employers Must Post 2024 Injury & Illness Summary by February 1

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January 29, 2025 | Sacramento, CA — MedLegalNews.com — Cal/OSHA injury and illness summary requirements are once again in effect as employers prepare for the February 1, 2025 posting deadline. Cal/OSHA reminds all California employers to display their 2024 annual summary of work-related injuries and illnesses (Form 300A) through April 30, 2025, ensuring employees have

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California Issues Guidance for Health Facilities on Immigration Enforcement

California Issues Guidance for Health Facilities on Immigration Enforcement

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January 28, 2025 | Los Angeles, CA — MedLegalNews.com — Health facility immigration guidance in California has been updated to help hospitals and clinics navigate new enforcement policies. The California Attorney General issued this update in response to increased immigration enforcement activity in medical settings, outlining how health care providers can protect patient rights while

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Medicare 2.8% Physician Payment Cut Now in Effect

Medicare 2.8% Physician Payment Cut Now in Effect

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January 28, 2025 | Sacramento, CA — MedLegalNews.com — Medicare physician payment reductions for 2025 have officially taken effect, marking a 2.8% decrease in reimbursements nationwide. The cut, which Congress failed to block before the new year, is already being felt by doctors across California and beyond. Medical groups warn that this latest reduction adds

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Cal/OSHA Increases Civil Penalty Amounts for 2025

Cal/OSHA Increases Civil Penalty Amounts for 2025

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January 27, 2025 | Sacramento, CA — MedLegalNews.com — Cal/OSHA Increases Civil Penalties: New adjustments align with inflation and federal OSHA regulations. Key Changes in Penalty Amounts Cal/OSHA Increases Civil Penalty: As of January 1, 2025, the California Department of Industrial Relations’ Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) has raised penalties for specific violations.

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Agenda Announced for the 32nd Annual Educational Conference

Agenda Announced for the 32nd Annual Educational Conference

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January 24, 2025 | Oakland, CA — MedLegalNews.com — The DWC educational conference has unveiled the agenda for the highly anticipated 32nd Annual Educational Conference, set to provide valuable updates and expert insights on workers’ compensation developments. The conference will be held at two convenient locations: the Oakland Marriott City Center on March 6-7, 2025,

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Check out our blog about Wildfire Smoke Alert: Cal/OSHA Urges Employers to Protect Workers from Unhealthy Air in Pacific Palisades

Wildfire Smoke Alert: Cal/OSHA Urges Employers to Protect Workers from Unhealthy Air in Ventura and Los Angeles Counties

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January 23, 2025 | Los Angeles, CA — MedLegalNews.com — Wildfire smoke safety is a growing concern as the Hughes Fire has significantly impacted air quality in Ventura and northern Los Angeles Counties, prompting Cal/OSHA to issue a Wildfire Smoke Alert. This alert emphasizes the urgent need for employers to protect workers from hazardous air

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California Announces $13 Million to Foster Career Pathways for Women in Construction

California Announces $13 Million to Foster Career Pathways for Women in Construction

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January 22, 2025 | Sacramento, CA — MedLegalNews.com — Women in construction apprenticeships are receiving new support as the California Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) introduces a $13 million funding initiative to promote inclusivity in the construction industry. Through the Equal Representation in Construction Apprenticeship (ERiCA) grant program, this funding aims to support women, non-binary

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California Public Self-Insured Workers' Compensation Claims Decline

California Public Self-Insured Workers’ Compensation Claims Decline

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January 21, 2025 | Sacrament, CA — MedLegalNews.com — Public self-insured claims in California have declined, according to a recent report by the Office of Self-Insurance Plans (OSIP). The report highlights a notable reduction in California public self-insured workers’ compensation claims for the fiscal year (FY) 2022/23, primarily driven by a sharp drop in indemnity

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