DEA Expands Buprenorphine Treatment via Telemedicine

DEA Expands Buprenorphine Treatment via Telemedicine

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

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

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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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DWC Updates Fee Schedule for Hospital Outpatient & Ambulatory Surgical Centers

DWC Updates Fee Schedule for Hospital Outpatient & Ambulatory Surgical Centers

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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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The Importance of QME Availability in California Workers’ Compensation Cases

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December 5, 2024 | Oakland, CA — MedLegalNews.com — In California’s Workers’ Compensation system, QME availability 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 within

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

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December 5, 2024 | Oakland, CA — MedLegalNews.com — 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 QME Evaluations. Without a detailed history, the QME’s findings

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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

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October 23, 2024 | Oakland, CA — MedLegalNews.com – Opioid prescribing in California workers’ compensation has declined more sharply than in 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.

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Qualified Medical Evaluation (QME)

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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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