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 […]
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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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
California Public Self-Insured Workers’ Compensation Claims Decline Read Post »
January 21, 2025 | Sacramento, CA — MedLegalNews.com — California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued two crucial legal advisories clarifying how California AI law applies to artificial intelligence (AI). These advisories remind consumers of their rights and inform businesses of their legal obligations. Despite the rapid evolution of AI technology, companies must adhere to both
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January 20, 2025 | Sacramento, CA — MedLegalNews.com — Family physician laws in California will directly affect family physicians in 2025. From improving access to care to promoting physician wellness, these changes will shape clinical practice and patient care. In this article, we outline the most significant laws that will impact family physicians. Top Ten
New Laws Impacting Family Physicians in 2025: Key Legislative Changes in California Read Post »
January 17, 2025 | Sacramento, CA — MedLegalNews.com — EAMS update: To advance its modernization efforts, the DWC is enhancing its case management system. They invite interested parties to participate in a Request for Information (RFI) aimed at improving the Electronic Adjudication Management System (EAMS). Specifically, this initiative will: Vendors considering a response should emphasize
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January 16, 2025 | Los Angeles, CA — MedLegalNews.com — New California Laws: As the nation prepares for potential policy changes under President-elect Donald Trump’s “Make America Healthy Again” initiative, California, the most populous state and largest health care market, is bracing for its own set of adjustments. With supermajorities in both legislative houses, California
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January 14, 2025 | Sacramento, CA — MedLegalNews.com — CWCI Annual Meeting 2025 registration is now open, marking the 61st year of this landmark event for California’s workers’ compensation community. CWCI’s 61st Annual Meeting will bring together key stakeholders, policymakers, researchers, and legal experts to discuss reforms, medical trends, and legislative priorities shaping the state’s
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January 13, 2025 | Oakland, CA — MedLegalNews.com — Dermatologicals Costliest Drug Group: Recent findings from the California Workers’ Compensation Institute (CWCI) reveal significant changes. These changes are in the drug prescription patterns for injured workers in California. Notably, anti-inflammatory medications remain the most frequently prescribed drugs, while dermatologicals have emerged as the most expensive
Dermatologicals Become the Costliest Drug Group in California Workers’ Compensation Read Post »
January 10, 2025 | San Francisco, CA — MedLegalNews.com — The Costco disability discrimination case has concluded with a federal court in California ruling in favor of Costco Wholesale Corp., dismissing a lawsuit brought by Margarita Zamora, a former employee who claimed wrongful termination and violations of the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). The
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