April 4, 2025 | Oakland, CA — MedLegalNews,com — DWC Pharmacy Committee Meeting Update: The California Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC) will convene its Pharmacy and Therapeutics (P&T) Committee on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. As in previous sessions, the meeting will be accessible both virtually and in person, providing […]
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April 4, 2025 | Oakland, CA — MedLegalNews.com –DWC Medical Fee Schedule Update: The California Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC) has announced new updates to the Official Medical Fee Schedule (OMFS), specifically for Physician Services and Non-Physician Practitioner Services. These adjustments, which take effect for services rendered on or after April 1, 2025, ensure California’s
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April 4, 2025 | Sacramento, CA — MedLegalNews.com — Assemblymember Liz Ortega has amended Assembly Bill 1329 to significantly alter California’s Subsequent Injuries Benefits Trust Fund (SIBTF), proposing its renaming to the Second-Chance Employer’s Risk Reduction Trust Fund. The SIBTF Reform Bill aims to reform the program that provides supplemental benefits to workers with pre-existing
April 3, 2025 | Sacramento, CA — MedLegalNews.com — Standardized Med-Legal Report Templates: California lawmakers are advancing a bill to standardize med-legal report templates, aiming to improve efficiency and consistency in medical-legal evaluations. The proposed legislation seeks to reduce disputes, expedite claim resolutions, and enhance clarity in reports used for workers’ compensation and legal proceedings.
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April 3, 2025 | Sacramento, CA — MedLegalNews.com — The Cal OSHA understaffing bill has been introduced by California legislators to tackle chronic workforce shortages at the state’s Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA). The proposed legislation seeks to boost staffing levels and strengthen the agency’s capacity to enforce workplace safety regulations across California.
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April 2, 2025 | Sacramento, CA — MedLegalNews.com — The CMA bill package, introduced by the California Medical Association (CMA), outlines a series of legislative proposals aimed at tackling key healthcare challenges across the state. The package addresses bureaucratic delays, private equity’s influence in medicine, the regulation of artificial intelligence, and California’s ongoing physician workforce
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April 1, 2025 | Napa, CA — MedLegalNews.com – The Doctors Company Acquires ProAssurance Corporation (NYSE: PRA) in a $1.3 billion transaction, significantly strengthening its role in the medical liability insurance market. Expanding Nationwide Healthcare Liability Coverage Under the terms of this deal, ProAssurance stockholders will receive $25.00 per share in cash, representing a 60%
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April 1, 2025 | Los Angeles, CA — MedLegalNews.com — CA Workers’ Comp Conference: The 32nd Annual Educational Conference, hosted by the California Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC), will bring together industry professionals, policymakers, and stakeholders to discuss the latest trends, challenges, and legislative updates in the workers’ compensation system. The highly anticipated event is
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March 31, 2025 | Sacramento, CA — MedLegalNews.com — QME updates are coming to California’s workers’ compensation system in 2025 under AB 1293. Introduced by Assembly member Wallis, the bill proposes key reforms to how Qualified Medical Evaluators (QMEs) operate statewide. The legislation aims to improve the clarity and efficiency of the QME process, ensuring
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March 28, 2025 | California, USA — MedLegalNews.com — TRICARE Referral Waiver: On January 1, 2025, TriWest Healthcare Alliance (TriWest) assumed managed care responsibilities for TRICARE beneficiaries in the 26-state western region, including California. However, due to challenges during this transition, the U.S. Defense Health Agency (DHA) temporarily waived referral and authorization requirements for TRICARE
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