Rene Thomas Folse, JD, Ph.D.is the host for this edition which reports on the following news stories. Court of Appeal Affirms Finding of Stroke Injury. WCAB Panel Decision Strikes Down Almaraz Rating. Lien Hearing Rep Loses Another Round at WCAB. Spinal Implant Provider Faces Fraud Charges. More Roofing Contractors Arrested For Fraud. Painting Company Owner Arrested. SMART Bill May Solve Medicare Reimbursement Problems. Healthcare Self Insurance Program Struggles to Attract Old Members. Study Says Future Workers' Compensation Profitability is a A Bumpy Road. SCIF Cancels Layoff Plans.

Rene Thomas Folse, JD, Ph.D.is the host for this edition which reports on the following news stories. Hearing in ServiceMaster Fraud Case Begins. Apple Valley Man Faces Fraud and Perjury Charges. DWC Posts Updated Pharmaceutical Fee Schedule. Spine Injection Little Help for Low Back Pain. Drug Trend Report Says Waste Adds $2.1 Billion to Pharmacy Costs. Study Finds High Rates of Off Label Prescribing. Hospitals See Decline in Care-Related Infections. SCIF Report Shows $1 Billion in Premiums and Declares $50 Million Dividend. WCIRB Says Comp Premiums Up $1 Billion.

Rene Thomas Folse, JD, Ph.D.is the host for this edition which reports on the following news stories. WCAB Says "Invited Error" Waives Irregularities in PQME Process. L.A. Firefighter Arrested for Fraud. CHP Officer Faces Fraud Charges. CAL/OSHA Issues $168.015 Citation For Deaths at Recycling Facility. CWCI Scorecard Looks at Spinal Disorder Claims James Little Re-Elected Chair of WCIRB. WCIRB Rate Filing Requests 4.1% Premium Increase. Federal Work Comp Claim Department Out of Control. Dr. Douglas Benner Appointed EK Health Services Chief Medical Officer.

Rene Thomas Folse, JD, Ph.D.is the host for this edition which reports on the following news stories. Order for Back Pay Reversed for Injured Psychology Professor. L.A. NFL Dementia Civil Cases Transferred to Pennsylvania. School District Security Guard Arrested for Fraud. Several WCJ Ethics Violations Found By Advisory Committee. CAAA Argues for Increased Permanent Disability Benefits. "Health Care Hustle" Documentary to Air on CNBC. Pharmacies Dispense 69 Tons of Oxycodone. WCIRB Recommends Premium Rate Increases. CNA Considers Workers Comp a "Problem Line". DIR Adds Afternoon Forum Session in Oakland.

Rene Thomas Folse, JD, Ph.D.is the host for this edition which reports on the following news stories. Court of Appeal Rejects Psychiatric Injury After Fall From Ladder. Court of Appeal Schedules Oral Argument in Valdez MPN Case. School District Settles Fraud Case With Teacher. Landscaper Indicted for Fraudulent $400,000 Workers Comp Claim. Auto Worker Pleads Guilty in Fraud Case. Buelton Construction Worker Jailed. Study Says Electronic Health Records Saves on Tests. Painkiller Drug Abusers Replace Oxycontin With Opana. Subsequent Injury Funds Going Broke and Going Away. High Tension In Sacramento Over Comp Issues.

Rene Thomas Folse, JD, Ph.D.is the host for this edition which reports on the following news stories. Employer Must Bear Loss of Stolen and Forged Settlement Check. Administrative Law Judge Fails to Prove Post Injury Discrimination. More NFL Teams Prevail in Arbitration Against Players. U.S. Supreme Court Rules in 9th Circuit Longshore Case. Uninsured Contractor Faces Year in Prison. Broadspire Holds Pharmacy Summit. DIR Announces Additional Sessions for Workers' Compensation Forums. New WCIRB Committee Members Elected. Survey Lists Employer Top Priorities. Arthur J. Gallagher and Co. Placed On Worlds Most Ethical Companies List.

Rene Thomas Folse, JD, Ph.D.is the host for this edition which reports on the following news stories. WCAB Requires Re-Evaluation by PQME Who Moved Office. CVS Pharmacies Wins Round One in Battle with DEA. Jury Convicts Correctional Officer in Shooting Case. Physician Indicted In Biggest Medicare Fraud in History. OSHA Fines Green Energy Company $540,890 for Explosion. Prescribing Post Surgical Opioids May Be Unnecessary and Harmful. WCIRB Annual Report Shows Increase In Premium Levels. CWCI Public Self-Insured Study Says Costs Fast Approaching Pre-Reform Levels. AMA Guides Review Company Files for Chapter 7 Bankruptcy. Liberty Mutual Wins Business Insurance Innovation Award.

Rene Thomas Folse, JD, Ph.D.is the host for this edition which reports on the following news stories. Applicant Attorneys Prevail in Malpractice Claim over Compromise and Release. Examiner's Release of Psyche Report Was Wrong, but Caused No Damage. Court of Appeal Rules in Battle Between Comp Defense Lawyers. Attorney Awarded $1.9 Million Fee In Subrogation Case Despite Court Rule. Contractor's Association Applauds Crackdown. More Costly Robotic Surgeries are Safer. Liberty Mutual Income Falls 78% For the Year. L.A. WCAB Assailant Gets 11 Years to Life. WCRI Publishes WC State Comparison Tool. DWC Sets Next Filing Expo in Sacramento on April 5.

Hailey Benton, Esq. is the host for this edition which reports on the following news stories. Court of Appeal Broadens Defense to Psychiatric Claims. Tort Claim for Pilot Killed at Van Nuys Airport Barred by Exclusive Remedy. Civil Claim by SF State University Librarian Barred by Exclusive Remedy. 16 More NFL Players Lose California Comp Cases in Arbitration. Court of Appeal Enforces Stipulation to Retire in Settlement Agreement. Roofer Sentenced to Year in Jail for Premium Fraud. So. Cal Physician Faces Murder Charges for Prescribing Painkillers. Workers' Comp Writers Tackle 30% Drop in Rates, Stiff Competition. WCIRB Launches Work Comp Coverage Website. SCIF Adopts Bonus Program for Employees.

Rene Thomas Folse, JD, Ph.D.is the host for this edition which reports on the following news stories. Lien Claimant Sanctioned for Failure to Produce Evidence at Trial. Medical Group Targets Excessive Medical Testing. Surgeons Report High Rate of Alcoholism and Burnout. Feds Recover Record $4.1 Billion From Fraudsters. Chamber of Commerce Starts 2012 "Job Killer" Bill List Early. CWCI - Back Injury Score Card. Workers' Compensation Subrogation Efficiency Increases. DWC Electronic Filing Expo in San Bernardino.