Check out our blog about Southern California Medical Clinics Settle $10M Fraud Allegations Involving Kickbacks and Self-Referrals

Southern California Medical Clinics Settle $10M Fraud Allegations Involving Kickbacks and Self-Referrals

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Clinics and Laboratories in Southern California Settle Allegations of Fraud December 29, 2024 – WASHINGTON – Southern California healthcare providers, including Dr. Mohammad Rasekhi, Sheila Busheri, Southern California Medical Center (SCMC), and Universal Diagnostic Laboratories (UDL), have agreed to pay $10 million to resolve serious allegations. The claims involved submitting false Medicare and Medi-Cal bills […]

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Check out our blog about Southern California Clinics and Owners Settle $15 Million Fraud Allegations

Southern California Clinics and Owners Settle $15 Million Fraud Allegations

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Allegations of Fraud and Illegal Kickbacks December 28, 2024 – A former Van Nuys physician, a medical center he founded, a laboratory he co-owned, and an executive at these entities have agreed to pay $15 million to resolve allegations of submitting false claims to Medicare and Medi-Cal. The claims stem from illegal kickbacks and self-referrals,

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Check our blog about DWC Alerts Employers and Health Care Professionals to Monitor Work-Related Bird Flu Cases in California

DWC Alerts Employers and Health Care Professionals to Monitor Work-Related Bird Flu Cases in California

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Overview of Bird Flu Cases in the Workplace December 27, 2024 – The Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC) is urging California’s workers’ compensation community to remain vigilant for occupational cases of bird flu. Recent cases have been detected among dairy farmworkers in California, while similar outbreaks have been reported in commercial poultry workers across other

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California Health Care Legislative Update: Winter 2024

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December 27, 2024 – California Health Care Legislative Update: Governor Gavin Newsom signed more than 1,300 bills and vetoed nearly 190 during 2024. As in prior years, California’s legislative actions have introduced significant changes to the health care sector. These reforms—ranging from regulations on artificial intelligence (AI) to health plans and providers—demand proactive efforts to

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Check out our blog about CA Standards Board Votes to Adopt Permanent Standard on Silica Hazards

CA Standards Board Votes to Adopt Permanent Standard on Silica Hazards

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December 20, 2024 – 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 safeguard workers who fabricate countertops

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CA Commissioner Lara Announces Reappointments to CIGA Board of Governors

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December 20, 2024 – 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 de la Mora, Jennifer Schnittjer,

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Workers’ Compensation Claims in the Presence of Comorbidities

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December 19, 2024 – According to the CDC, 11.6% of Americans have diabetes mellitus, nearly half have hypertension, and 42% are obese. These and many other conditions often co-occur as comorbidities, complicating the health landscape of America’s workforce. The presence of comorbidities not only heightens the risk of workplace injuries but also delays recovery and

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State Certified Interpreters in California’s Workers’ Compensation

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Addressing Language Barriers with State Certified Interpreters December 19, 2024 – Non-English-speaking injured workers in California’s Workers’ Compensation system often face unnecessary challenges due to the lack of state certified interpreters during critical stages of their cases. These challenges, highlighted by Language Access for Injured Workers (LAIW), significantly impact the integrity of medical-legal evaluations and

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Attorneys in California’s Workers’ Compensation System

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Key Roles in California’s Workers’ Compensation System December 19, 2024 – Within California’s Workers’ Compensation system, two essential types of attorneys play significant roles: applicant attorneys and defense attorneys. These professionals represent opposing sides in workers’ compensation claims, each advocating for their clients’ interests. Applicant attorneys focus on securing benefits for injured workers, while defense

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Check out our blog about A Guide to the Subsequent Injuries Benefits Trust Fund (SIBTF)

A Guide to the Subsequent Injuries Benefits Trust Fund (SIBTF)

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December 19, 2024 – The Subsequent Injuries Benefits Trust Fund (SIBTF), established in 1945 at the end of World War II, encourages employers to hire returning disabled veterans. At the time, employers worried they might bear full financial responsibility if a previously disabled veteran faced re-injury on the job. The SIBTF alleviated this concern by

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