DWC Revises Inpatient Hospital Fee Schedule to Reflect Medicare Updates

DWC Revises Inpatient Hospital Fee Schedule to Reflect Medicare Updates

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November 14, 2025 | Sacramento, CA — MedLegalNews.com – DWC inpatient hospital update details were confirmed as the California Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC) announced an adjustment to the inpatient hospital section of the Official Medical Fee Schedule (OMFS) to align with recent changes to the Medicare payment system, as mandated under Labor Code Section […]

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Telehealth Evaluations Gain Ground in California Med-Legal Cases

Telehealth Evaluations Gain Ground in California Med-Legal Cases

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November 12, 2025 | Los Angeles, CA — MedLegalNews.com — The California Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC) is considering making telehealth a permanent option for med-legal evaluations, following widespread adoption during and after the pandemic. Officials say telehealth has improved access to qualified medical evaluators (QMEs) for injured workers, especially those in rural and underserved

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CWCI Report: Complex Claims Driving 2025 Workers’ Comp Costs

CWCI Report: Complex Claims Driving 2025 Workers’ Comp Costs

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November 10, 2025 | Oakland, CA — MedLegalNews.com — A new report from the California Workers’ Compensation Institute (CWCI) reveals that complex injury claims—particularly those involving long COVID, mental health components, and multiple comorbidities—are driving up workers’ compensation costs across California. The analysis, based on claim data from 2022 to mid-2025, highlights a significant post-pandemic

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Lawmakers Push for AI Oversight in Medical-Legal Evaluations

Lawmakers Push for AI Oversight in Medical-Legal Evaluations

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November 7, 2025 | Oakland, CA — MedLegalNews.com — California lawmakers are introducing new legislation aimed at regulating AI regulation in med-legal reports, addressing growing concerns about algorithmic bias, data privacy, and report accuracy. The proposed bill—expected to be introduced in the upcoming legislative session—would establish ethical and procedural safeguards to ensure that AI-assisted med-legal

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DWC Launches Pilot to Digitize QME Panel Requests

DWC Launches Pilot to Digitize QME Panel Requests

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November 5, 2025 | Sacramento, CA — MedLegalNews.com — The California Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC) has launched a pilot program focused on QME panel digitization, aiming to streamline how Qualified Medical Evaluator panel requests are handled. Through QME panel digitization, parties will be able to submit requests online, eliminating the reliance on paper forms

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Florida Pharmacies Challenge $1.5 Billion Damages in Opioid Lawsuit

Florida Pharmacies Challenge $1.5 Billion Damages in Opioid Lawsuit

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November 3, 2025 | Tallahassee, FL — MedLegalNews.com — Several of the nation’s largest pharmacy chains are contesting a $1.5 billion damages estimate in a Florida opioid lawsuit, calling the hospitals’ calculations “deeply flawed” and “unsupported by real-world economics.” The case—filed by a coalition of Florida hospitals—claims the pharmacies’ dispensing practices contributed to the state’s

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Florida Jury Awards $70.8 Million in Emergency Room Malpractice Case

Florida Jury Awards $70.8 Million in Emergency Room Malpractice Case

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October 31, 2025 | Tampa, FL — MedLegalNews.com — A Hillsborough County jury has awarded $70.8 million to a Florida woman who suffered permanent injuries after an emergency department failed to diagnose a life-threatening condition. The verdict marks one of the largest medical malpractice awards in the state’s history and underscores the ongoing scrutiny of

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Maryland Court Reverses $34.8M Birth Injury Verdict, Citing Trial Errors

Maryland Court Reverses $34.8M Birth Injury Verdict, Citing Trial Errors

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October 29, 2025 | Baltimore, MD — MedLegalNews.com — The Maryland Court of Special Appeals has overturned a $34.8 million jury verdict in a high-profile birth injury medical malpractice case, ruling that the trial court improperly excluded evidence related to the mother’s contributory conduct during pregnancy. The appellate court’s decision sends the case back for

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Colorado Supreme Court Upholds $40M Medical Malpractice Verdict Despite Statutory Damages Cap

Colorado Supreme Court Upholds $40M Medical Malpractice Verdict Despite Statutory Damages Cap

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October 27, 2025 | Denver, CO — MedLegalNews.com — In a landmark ruling that could reshape Colorado’s medical malpractice landscape, the Colorado Supreme Court has upheld a $40 million jury award to the family of a patient who died following surgical complications—affirming that state-imposed damages caps do not automatically invalidate jury verdicts when constitutional rights

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Surgeon Liable for Full $1.6M Medical Malpractice Verdict (2025)

Surgeon Liable for Full $1.6M Medical Malpractice Verdict (2025)

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October 24, 2025 | Newark, NJ — MedLegalNews.com — A New Jersey appellate court has upheld a lower court ruling that places full financial liability on a surgeon for a $1.6 million medical malpractice verdict, rejecting arguments that co-defendants should share the damages. The decision reinforces the state’s strict interpretation of comparative negligence in surgical

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