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New York Workers' Compensation Ruling Roundup - April 2024

This week the 3rd Department released three new cases. Learn more below. Dexter Morgan v. Kinray, Inc., et al. (4/25/24) - In this case, the 3rd Dept. upheld a decision disallowing an occupational repetitive use claim. The...more

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Workers’ Compensation Appeal Board Did Not Err in Granting Employer’s Petition for a De Novo Hearing to Present After-discovered...

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Bernice Bennett v. Jeld Wen, Inc. (WCAB); No. 1454 C.D. 2022; filed Oct. 6, 2023; President Judge Cohn Jubelirer (previously unreported and designated reported by Order dated Dec. 15, 2023) - The claimant settled a 2010 work...more

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West Virginia Insurance Commissioner Dodrill Issues Bulletin Impacting Common Practice of "Independent" Medical Examinations in...

Commissioner Dodrill's latest Bulletin is a significant change to common practice for carriers, claims adjusters, and attorneys. West Virginia Insurance Bulletin No. 21-03 interprets W. Va. Code §23-4-8(a) and the physical...more

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First District Court of Appeal Seeks Direction from Florida Supreme Court on Timely Provision of One-Time Change Physician

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On May 29, 2020, the First District Court of Appeal issued an opinion in the case of City of Bartow v. Flores regarding Florida’s one-time change provision and certified a question of great public importance to the Florida...more

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Direct Patient Billing Can Create Provider Liability in Florida

To bill or not to bill, that is the question. Or, more appropriately, who to bill and when to bill, that is the question. Providers who bill patients under the circumstances described below may face liability. ...more

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When a Physician Demands Fees Above the Florida Statutory Fee Schedule

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On March 7, 2019, the Florida 1st District Court of Appeals addressed “what happens when a workers’ compensation claimant seeks care from a doctor who—as a condition of continued treatment—demands compensation above and...more

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New Medicare Conditional Payment Case: Federal Court Requires CMS To Perform Surgery On Its Primary Plan Reimbursement Demands

Doctors often treat Medicare beneficiaries for accident related injuries (for which a “primary” auto or workers’ compensation carrier must reimburse Medicare) and unrelated maladies at the same visit. Billing for the visit...more

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