March 21, 2025 – 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 6.3% effective reduction for physicians. […]
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March 21, 2025 – 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). Transition Period and System Updates EDD is currently updating its
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March 3, 2025 – San Diego, CA – Construction Company Cited: The California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) issued $157,500 in citations to W. A. Rasic Construction after a tragic trench collapse claimed the life of an employee. The company violated multiple workplace safety regulations, leading to this preventable incident. Incident Overview On
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March 19, 2025 – Sacramento, CA – 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 Outreach Support
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March 18, 2025 – School Volunteer Catherine Kuo: The California Court of Appeal upheld a summary judgment favoring Dublin Unified School District (DUSD) in a lawsuit filed by Catherine Kuo’s family after her death during a volunteer event. Lawsuit Alleges Negligence and Premises Liability Kuo’s family sued DUSD, claiming negligence and premises liability for failing
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March 17, 2025 – MedLegalNews – 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, particularly its recent
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March 17, 2025 – MedLegalNews.com – California Attorney General Rob Bonta 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 settlement bars these companies from marketing or operating in California and
March 13, 2025 – 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 CHSWC’s mission to
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March 12, 2025 – 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 audio-only telemedicine encounters. Key
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March 12, 2025 – MedLegalNews.com – DAS Appoints Orrian Willis: The California Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) has announced the appointment of Orrian Willis as a public representative on the Interagency Advisory Committee on Apprenticeship (IACA). Willis will provide public agency perspectives on apprenticeship expansion and workforce development. His term extends through November 2028. A
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