New Laws Impacting Family Physicians in 2025: Key Legislative Changes in California

New Laws Impacting Family Physicians in 2025: Key Legislative Changes in California

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January 20, 2025 | Sacramento, CA — MedLegalNews.com — Family physician laws in California will directly affect family physicians in 2025. From improving access to care to promoting physician wellness, these changes will shape clinical practice and patient care. In this article, we outline the most significant laws that will impact family physicians. Top Ten […]

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DWC Announces Request for Information to Update EAMS

DWC Requests Information to Update EAMS

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January 17, 2025 | Sacramento, CA — MedLegalNews.com — EAMS update: To advance its modernization efforts, the DWC is enhancing its case management system. They invite interested parties to participate in a Request for Information (RFI) aimed at improving the Electronic Adjudication Management System (EAMS). Specifically, this initiative will: Vendors considering a response should emphasize

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New California laws target medical debt, AI care decisions, detention centers

New California Laws Target Medical Debt, AI Decisions, and Detention Centers

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January 16, 2025 | Los Angeles, CA — MedLegalNews.com — New California Laws: As the nation prepares for potential policy changes under President-elect Donald Trump’s “Make America Healthy Again” initiative, California, the most populous state and largest health care market, is bracing for its own set of adjustments. With supermajorities in both legislative houses, California

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SIBTF Pushes CA Employers’ Assessments Over $2 Billion in 2025

CWCI’s 61st Annual Meeting Registration Now Open

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January 14, 2025 | Sacramento, CA — MedLegalNews.com — CWCI Annual Meeting 2025 registration is now open, marking the 61st year of this landmark event for California’s workers’ compensation community. CWCI’s 61st Annual Meeting will bring together key stakeholders, policymakers, researchers, and legal experts to discuss reforms, medical trends, and legislative priorities shaping the state’s

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Check out our News about Dermatologicals Become the Costliest Drug Group in California Workers’ Compensation

Dermatologicals Become the Costliest Drug Group in California Workers’ Compensation

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January 13, 2025 | Oakland, CA — MedLegalNews.com — Dermatologicals Costliest Drug Group: Recent findings from the California Workers’ Compensation Institute (CWCI) reveal significant changes. These changes are in the drug prescription patterns for injured workers in California. Notably, anti-inflammatory medications remain the most frequently prescribed drugs, while dermatologicals have emerged as the most expensive

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Check out our News About Costco Prevails in Disability Discrimination Case

Costco Prevails in Disability Discrimination Case

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January 10, 2025 | San Francisco, CA — MedLegalNews.com — The Costco disability discrimination case has concluded with a federal court in California ruling in favor of Costco Wholesale Corp., dismissing a lawsuit brought by Margarita Zamora, a former employee who claimed wrongful termination and violations of the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). The

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Check out our news about DWC Now Accepting Applications for Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME) Examination Scheduled for April 5-11

DWC Now Accepting Applications for Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME) Examination Scheduled for April 5-11

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January 8, 2025 | Sacramento, CA — MedLegalNews.com – Applications for Qualified Medical Evaluator: The Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC) has opened the application process for the Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME) examination, which will take place from April 5 to April 11, 2025. This examination enables medical professionals to become certified as QMEs, allowing them

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Check out our blog post for DWC Enhances Online Education Modules for Workers’ Compensation Community

DWC Enhances Online Education Modules for Workers’ Compensation Community

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January 8, 2025 | Sacramento, CA — MedLegalNews.com — The DWC online education modules have recently undergone significant improvements by the Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC). These free online educational training modules, available on its website, aim to enhance understanding and practicality, providing comprehensive resources for the workers’ compensation community. As a result, stakeholders can

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Check out our blog about Wildfire Smoke Alert: Cal/OSHA Urges Employers to Protect Workers from Unhealthy Air in Pacific Palisades

Wildfire Smoke Alert: Cal/OSHA Urges Employers to Protect Workers from Unhealthy Air in Pacific Palisades

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January 8, 2025 | Pacific Palisades, CA — MedLegalNews.com — Cal/OSHA is reminding employers to take necessary steps to safeguard workers from unhealthy air caused by wildfire smoke. The Palisades Fire is currently impacting air quality in the Pacific Palisades area. Updates on the fire’s status, road closures, and evacuation orders can be found on

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Check out our blog about Cal/OSHA Cites Safeway for Exposing Workers to Hazards at Largest Warehouse in Tracy

Cal/OSHA Cites Safeway for Exposing Workers to Hazards at Largest Warehouse in Tracy

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January 7, 2025 | Tracy, CA — MedLegalNews.com — The warehouse safety violations at Safeway’s Tracy Distribution Center have prompted the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) and its California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) to cite the company with $182,000 in proposed penalties for significant safety violations. These violations endangered approximately 1,700 workers

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