July 10, 2025 | Washington, D.C. – MedLegalNews.com – In a significant move aimed at tightening federal oversight of healthcare fraud, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) have officially re-launched their False Claims Act Working Group. Announced in early July 2025, the initiative is designed to […]

June 6, 2025 | San Jose, CA – MedLegalNews.com — San Jose workers compensation fraud has led to the sentencing of a local business owner, who pleaded guilty in a $3.4 million wage misreporting scheme. The case underscores the legal risks for employers who attempt to manipulate wage reporting to reduce insurance premiums. Wage Misreporting

June 5, 2025 |Sacramento, CA– MedLegalNews.com — California DWC fee schedule 2025 changes are now in effect as of June 1, 2025, bringing key updates to the Medical Treatment Utilization Schedule (MTUS), physician billing codes, and pharmaceutical reimbursement rates. These changes reflect the state’s ongoing commitment to modernizing workers’ compensation treatment and aligning it with

May 21, 2025 | Los Angeles, CA — MedLegalNews.com – The Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) has issued an en banc ruling in Vazquez v. Inocensio Renteria, clarifying that a party is not automatically entitled to a QME replacement panel if a Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME) cannot schedule an appointment within the deadlines set by