Florida Workers’ Comp Revises Wording on Payment to Surgical Centers February 22, 2023 The Florida Division of Workers’ Compensation has made a tweak to its proposed reimbursement manual for ambulatory surgical centers. The...
North Dakota Oil Field Explosion Injures One February 14, 2023 WILLISTON, N.D. (AP) – One person was severely burned in an explosion and fire at an oil field in western...
Swift Named VP at ATF Medical, a Workers’ Comp Rehab Equipment Supplier February 9, 2023 Brendan Swift, recently with Elevance Health, has been named vice president for payer partnerships and marketing with ATF Medical, a...
North Dakota Governor Signs Law Expanding Workers’ Comp for Police Officers, Firefighters February 8, 2023 Gov. Doug Burgum signed a bill this week that will expand workers’ compensation coverage for full-time firefighters and law enforcement...
Rogner, Helwig Named to Workers’ Comp Charity Board in Florida February 8, 2023 Kids’ Chance, a charity organization established by the the workers’ compensation industry, has named new board members for its Florida...
Fla. Lawmakers to Start Another Session, Could Affect Workers’ Comp, Bens for Disney February 7, 2023 Florida lawmakers will meet Monday to complete a state takeover of Walt Disney World’s self-governing district and expand a migrant...
Workers Comp Insurtech Pie Transitions to Full-Stack Carrier February 3, 2023 Small-business workers compensation provider Pie Insurance has completed its transition to a full-stack carrier. Effective Jan. 1, the company said...
Florida Approves New WC Rule: Carriers Must Verify Subcontractor Employees February 1, 2023 By William Rabb The National Council on Compensation Insurance has laid down the law, requiring Florida workers’ compensation insurers to verify employees before...
SC Workers’ Comp Commission Holds Hearing on New Medical Provider Fees January 31, 2023 The South Carolina Workers’ Compensation Commission will hold a hearing Feb. 13 on the proposed, 2023 medical service provider manual,...
SC Supreme Court: Missed Deadline Not Reason to Dismiss Workers’ Comp Fee Appeal January 30, 2023 By William Rabb Judges are often sticklers for court deadlines, but they have to at least give a reason for dismissing a case...