January 3, 2025 | Oakland, CA — MedLegalNews.com — Claims administrators must ensure timely submission of the Annual Report of Inventory (ARI) in early 2025, covering claims reported during the calendar year 2024. This reminder emphasizes the importance of adhering to regulations to avoid penalties and ensure compliance. Regulatory Requirements for Annual Report Submission Under […]
Allegations of Fraud and Illegal Kickbacks December 28, 2024 | Van Nuys, CA — MedLegalNews.com – A health care fraud settlement involving a former Van Nuys physician and several Southern California clinics has resulted in a $15 million resolution over false claims and kickbacks. The claims stem from illegal kickbacks and self-referrals, according to a
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December 27, 2024 | Sacramento, CA — MedLegalNews.com — The Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC) is urging California’s workers’ compensation community to remain vigilant for work related bird flu cases in the state. Recent cases have been detected among dairy farmworkers in California, while similar outbreaks have been reported in commercial poultry workers across other
December 27, 2024 | Sacramento, CA — MedLegalNews.com — California’s latest health care legislation introduces sweeping changes across hospitals, insurers, and technology providers. These reforms reshape compliance standards and redefine how patient care is delivered statewide. These reforms—ranging from regulations on artificial intelligence (AI) to health plans and providers—demand proactive efforts to ensure compliance. Below,
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December 20, 2024 | Sacramento, CA — MedLegalNews.com – The California Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board has unanimously voted to adopt a permanent standard on silica hazards, prioritizing worker safety in industries prone to silica exposure, particularly those working with artificial stone. Protecting Workers from Silica Hazards This decision underscores the urgent need to
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December 20, 2024 | Sacramento, CA — MedLegalNews.com – Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara has reappointed several key members to the California Insurance Guarantee Association (CIGA) Board of Governors, further emphasizing the California Department of Insurance’s commitment to protecting consumers. Key Reappointments to Strengthen CIGA Leadership To enhance leadership, Commissioner Lara announced the reappointments of Richard
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December 17, 2024 | San Pedro, CA — MedLegalNews.com — The California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) has issued a Cal/OSHA citation totaling $563,250 in penalties against Harbor Animal Services Center in San Pedro, California. This significant citation stems from the employer’s failure to address overcrowding at the shelter, which directly led to
December 16, 2024 | Los Angeles, CA — MedLegalNews.com — In a developing case of insurance fraud, authorities brought Hazel Ortega, CEO of one of California’s largest vocational return-to-work counseling centers, to court to face 23 felony charges. The charges include insurance fraud, theft, and forgery, stemming from allegations that she defrauded at least four
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December 16, 2024 | Sacramento, CA — MedLegalNews.com — In a decisive case highlighting the ongoing challenges of workers’ compensation insurance fraud, authorities sentenced Gustavo Cisneros for defrauding his employer and their insurance company out of more than $70,000. The Sacramento County District Attorney’s Office Insurance Fraud Unit announced that Cisneros pled no contest to
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December 13, 2024 | Sacramento, CA — MedLegalNews.com — The California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) has imposed $276,425 in penalties on Parkwood Landscape Maintenance in Van Nuys, California, for deliberate violations of heat illness prevention regulations. This action marks the first citation for a serious willful heat violation, underscoring the state’s commitment
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