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Vol. 4, Issue 10

Find Solutions & Strategies                            March 11, 2013

UR stethoscopeChallenging Utilization Review at an Expedited Hearing
In This Issue
* CHALLENGING UR AT EXPEDITED HEARING
* CONFERENCE DISCOUNT
* BLOGS: Reimbursement for Lien, Feb. CCC, Opioids, Fraud
* NEWS: WCAB's proposed rule changes
* JOB POSTINGS
* eNEWSLETTER ARCHIVES

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Robin Kobayashi 2010   

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challenging ur at expedited hearing

Mark KahnChallenging Utilization Review at an Expedited Heading: Becerra and Corona Panel Decisions, by Mark L. Kahn, Esq. Applicant can challenge whether defendant timely and properly conducted UR at an expedited hearing without going through the LC 4062 QME process. Applicant can also challenge whether UR was conducted in a timely and proper manner at an expedited hearing while simultaneously going through the LC 4062 process. In the two recent panel decisions of Becerra v. Jack's Bindery Inc. and Corona v. Los Aptos Christian Fellowship Childcare, the WCAB came to this exact conclusion. Read more.

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lexisnexis community BLOGS
Cal Comp Cases
Reimbursement for Lien for Anesthesiology Services: March Cal. Comp. Cases Advanced Postings. Lexis.com subscribers can read it.   
  
  
  
  
Cal Comp CasesFebruary 2013 Issue of California Compensation Cases Now Available Online at Lexis.com and Lexis Advance. Read it. Cal. Comp. Cases cites are now available.  
     
  
  

Pain ChronicCombatting the Evils of Opioid Addiction: When the Cure Is Worse Than the Disease, by John Stahl, Esq. Read it.  

 

  
    

  

BobcatWorkers' Comp Fraud Blotter: Trapping Guide Caught Catching Bobcats While on Disability. Read it and other news items.  

neWS HEADLINES

CA: WCAB Issues Notice of April 16 Public Hearing on Proposed Rule Changes.

CA: US Dist. Court Rules Workers Comp Release No Bar or Limit to ERISA Disability Claim.

CA: Michael Nolan to Retire as President of CWCI, Alex Swedlow Named Successor.

CA: Int'l Assoc. of Rehab Professionals Posts Survey on Calif. Voc Expert Range of Fees.

CA: CalChamber Warns SB 626 Would Undermine 2012 Workers Comp Reforms.

CA: L.A. Times Reports on Widely Disparate Prices for Essentially the Same Generic Drugs.

New Survey on WC Bill Review Shows More Than $2B in Unwarranted Medical Payments.

NAIC Posts 2012 Market Share for Top P&C Insurance Companies.

NCCI Offers Guidance on PPACA and WC Premium Determination.

NCCI Posts National Pool Premium Volume Report.

Social Media, Data Mining Used to Determine Side Effects of Drug Interactions.

Marsh Names Mark Walls Workers Compensation Market Research Leader.

CompWest Names Gene Simpson VP of Underwriting and Marketing.

job postings

Workers' Compensation Defense Attorneys. Goldman, Magdalin & Krikes, LLP is a well-established firm specializing in the defense of workers' compensation and related matters. With 8 offices serving all venues in California, our attorneys handle full case loads, providing high-quality representation for our clients. We are seeking associate attorneys with 5 years minimum defense experience for our San Luis Obispo and Fresno Offices. Successful candidates will possess strong litigation, verbal and writing skills. Travel to appearances is required.  We offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, life, STD & LTD insurance, and matching 401k. Please submit your resume with salary history in Word format to Allyson Madson at [email protected].

 

Applicant's Attorneys. Law Offices of Ramin R. Younessi, an established mid-size plaintiff/applicant's employment and workers' compensation firm is seeking to add two additional attorneys to our vibrant and energetic team. Applicants must have at least 1 year of experience in actively handling workers' compensation matters and have the ability to manage two supporting paralegals. Excellent negotiation skills are a must. Come work with our dynamic team in a friendly and collaborative environment. Salary is very competitive and contains vacation, bonuses, standard mileage and cost reimbursements, cell phone, bar dues, health benefits, and most importantly long term job security. Please forward all of the following for consideration: Resume, salary history, and writing sample. Salary ranges from $100k to $160k. Contact: [email protected] or (323) 777-7777.

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