Cal/OSHA Ends COVID-19 Prevention Non-Emergency Standards in February 2025

Cal/OSHA Ends COVID-19 Prevention Non-Emergency Standards in February 2025

February 5, 2025 – Cal/OSHA Ends COVID-19 Prevention Non-Emergency: Employers Must Still Address Workplace Safety and Reporting Obligations The California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) has officially ended most COVID-19 Prevention Non-Emergency Standards as of February 2025. These regulations, initially implemented on February 3, 2023, were set to remain in effect for two […]

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DWC Updates Fee Schedule for Hospital Outpatient & Ambulatory Surgical Centers

DWC Updates Fee Schedule for Hospital Outpatient & Ambulatory Surgical Centers

February 3, 2025 – Updates Fee Schedule: Changes Align with Medicare Payment Updates and Take Effect March 1, 2025 Key Updates for Medical Providers The Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC) has announced adjustments to the Hospital Outpatient Departments and Ambulatory Surgical Centers section of the Official Medical Fee Schedule (OMFS). These updates reflect changes in

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The Importance of QME Availability in California Workers’ Compensation Cases

December 5, 2024 – In California’s Workers’ Compensation system, your availability as a Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME) goes beyond managing your schedule. It is a mandatory requirement set by the Division of Workers’ Compensation. The system allows only 90 days to evaluate an injured worker from the request date, and you must schedule the evaluation

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Taking a Complete History of Injury: A Key Component of QME Evaluations

Provided by MedLegalNews.com For more insights and expert analysis on medical-legal issues, visit MedLegalNews.com. December 5, 2024 – A comprehensive history from an injured worker is a critical part of Qualified Medical Evaluations (QME Evaluations). This information lays the groundwork for diagnosing the injury, understanding its cause, and determining the appropriate level of care in

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Check out our blog about Opioid Prescribing for Injured Workers in California: 2017-2023

Opioid Prescribing for Injured Workers in California: 2017-2023

Oakland, CA – The decline in opioid use in California workers’ compensation has outpaced the decline among the state’s overall population according to a new California Workers’ Compensation Institute (CWCI) analysis of 2017-2023 opioid prescription data from the California Department of Justice’s Controlled Substance Utilization Review and Evaluation System (CURES) database. The analysis builds on

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Qualified Medical Evaluation (QME)

Understanding Qualified Medical Evaluations A Qualified Medical Evaluation (QME) involves a state-certified medical professional conducting a specialized assessment to determine the nature and extent of an injured worker’s medical condition. These evaluations are crucial in workers’ compensation cases, as they help resolve disputes between the injured worker and their employer or insurer. Disagreements may arise

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