February 07, 2025 | Sacramento, CA — MedLegalNews.com — The Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) has released critical wildfire cleanup safety guidance to assist employers and workers navigating the risks associated with wildfire debris removal and recovery efforts. Even after flames are extinguished, significant health and safety hazards remain in fire-damaged areas. Employers must assess […]
February 5, 2025 | Sacramento, CA — MedLegalNews.com — Cal/OSHA announced the conclusion of its COVID-19 prevention standards, while reminding employers that workplace safety and reporting obligations remain in effect under general Cal/OSHA requirements. The California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) has officially ended most COVID-19 Prevention Non-Emergency Standards as of February 2025.
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February 4, 2025 | Sacramento, CA — MedLegalNews.com — DWC ambulance fee schedule revisions take effect for 2025, aligning with recent Medicare payment adjustments and extending temporary add-on payments for ambulance services statewide. The Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC) has released a revised adjustment to the ambulance fee schedule within the Ambulance Services section of
DWC Updates Ambulance Fee Schedule 2025 Read Post »
February 4, 2025 | Oakland, CA — MedLegalNews.com — Andrea Coleman, WCIRB President and CEO, officially steps into her new role, bringing more than two decades of leadership experience in insurance, operations, and organizational strategy. Her appointment marks a pivotal moment for the Workers’ Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau of California, as the organization continues to
Andrea Coleman Takes the Helm as WCIRB President and CEO Read Post »
February 3, 2025 | Berkeley, CA — MedLegalNews.com — Young Worker Leadership Academy: Empowering High School Students with Workplace Safety and Leadership Training Academy Scheduled for February 20-22, 2025 The Commission on Health and Safety and Workers’ Compensation (CHSWC) has announced that the California Young Worker Leadership Academy (YWLA) will take place at UC Berkeley
CHSWC Announces 2025 Young Worker Leadership Academy at UC Berkeley Read Post »
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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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
The Honoring Our Fallen Heroes Act to Support Firefighters Read Post »
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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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
California Issues Guidance for Health Facilities on Immigration Enforcement Read Post »
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
Medicare 2.8% Physician Payment Cut Now in Effect Read Post »
