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Rene Thomas Folse, JD, Ph. D. is the host for this edition which reports on the following news stories. WCAB affirms WCJ order for lien claimant to appear. WCAB rules sub-rosa film admissible despite "No Trespassing" signs. Castro Valley orthopedist arrested on 31 fraud related felonies. San Gabriel physician faces 339 years for drug trafficking. Return-to-Work supplement program pays $5,000. bene...

Eric Law is the host for this edition which reports on the following news stories. SCIF Obtains Terminating Sanctions in Discovery Dispute With Employer. Two Dozen Civil Suits Filed Against Drobot Related Local Hospitals. Pacific Hospital CEO Sues Plaintiff Attorneys in $50 Million Defamation Case. Orders For Witness "Hits" Adds 10 Counts to 50 Count Fraud Case. Security Firm With Statewide Govern...

David L. Jimenez is the host for this edition which reports on the following news stories. Psychologist investigated for comp fraud. Bowling scores convict janitor with shoulder injury. Fraud investigations now include medical coding companies. DWC sets hearing on more OMFS regulatory changes. DWC takes umbrage with California comp cost report. DWC opens registration for 22nd Educational Conferenc...

Rene Thomas Folse, JD, Ph. D. is the host for this edition which reports on the following news stories. WCAB Reverses Itself in Dubon En Banc IMR Case. Two Appellate Cases Raise Medical Marijuana Concern. Big Bear Lake Contractor Arrested. Chino Claimant Arrested for Identify Theft. Operators of Three L.A. Medical Clinics Indicted. Doctors and Hospitals Receive $10 Billion Annually From Vendors. S...

Rene Thomas Folse, JD, Ph. D. is the host for this edition which reports on the following news stories. Comp insurers seek RICO damages against drug makers. Appeals court limits tort recovery of independent contractor. SB 863 retroactively limits attorney fees for filing app against unrepresented worker. Ruling says Sacramento Bee misclassified carriers. Lompoc correctional officer arrested for co...

Rene Thomas Folse, JD, Ph. D., is the host for this edition which reports on the following news stories. WCAB Rules UR Process Applies to MPN Physicians. L.A. Probation Officer Faces Fraud Charges. FBI Says 4.5 Million Community Health Systems Records Stolen by China Hackers. Owner of Emmanuel Medical Supply in Long Beach Convicted in Federal Fraud Case. Final Hospital Q Outpatient Departments and...

Rene Thomas Folse is the host for this edition which reports on the following news stories. NFL Legend, Brad Culpepper, Sued in Orange County for Comp Fraud. Defense Attorney Prevails in Disgruntled Applicant's Civil Case. LA County Probation Department Reduces Claims by One Third. Prospective Juror Arrested for Comp Fraud. Alpha Ambulance Inc. Manager Guilty in $5.5 Million Fraud Conspiracy. DWC...

Eric Law is the host for this edition which reports on the following news stories. "Medical Marijuana" Creeps Into New Mexico Comp System. Conviction is Good Example of Identity Theft in Pursuit of Pain Pills. Pacioma Insurance Broker Arrested for Premium Theft. Clinical Laboratories Under Scrutiny for Kickbacks to Doctors. Uninsured Seaside Contractor Convicted Again. What to Shop For in Hip and...

Eric Law is the host for this edition which reports on the following news stories. United Health and Insurance Commissioner Battle Over $10 Billion Fines. Professional and Collegiate Athletic Concussion Cases Report Settlements."Disabled" Berkeley Psychologist Convicted of $1 Million Income Tax Fraud. Riverside Attorney and Chiropractor Face $50 Million Comp Fraud Charges. Feds Say Senator Yee Inv...

Rene Thomas Folse, JD, Ph. D.is the host for this edition which reports on the following news stories. WCAB Gives Applicants Second Chance at IMR Appeal. Claimant/Restaurant Owner Gets 120 Days For Collecting TTD While Working. Task Force Issues 81 Citations and $135K in Penalties for Labor Law Violations. Convicted DME Owners Sentenced for Fraud and Kickbacks. Southern California Physician Pleads...

Robert C. Nichols is the host for this edition which reports on the following news stories. Court of Appeal Rejects Worker's Fraudulent Concealment Case. NHL Concussion Suits Consolidated in Minnesota Federal Court. Granite Installer Faces 30 Years For Double Dipping. Med Management Company Owner Guilty of $3.2 Million Fraud. DWC Proposes Modifications to MTUS Regulations. DWC Sets Public Hearing...

David L. Jimenez is the host for this edition which reports on the following news stories. Will Florida Comp Ruling Become a National Trend? WCAB Rules Parties May Stipulate to Use AME Instead of IMR Process. Court of Appeal Limits Definition of LC 4558 Power Press Exception. Convicted Claimant Fakes Robbery - Then Fakes PTSD Claim. Beauty Pageant Contestant Charged With Comp Fraud. Feds Highlight...

Rene Thomas Folse is the host for this edition which reports on the following news stories. Supreme Court Limits Recovery of Caregiver Injured by Alzheimer's Patient to Workers' Comp. Court of Appeal Limits Definition of LC 4558 Power Press Exception. WCAB Clarifies UR Time Limits and That UR Not Required For Denied Body Parts. DME Company Owner Found Guilty in a 10-Year, $8.3 Million Fraud Scheme...

Eric Law is the host for this edition which reports on the following news stories. UnitedHealth and Insurance Commissioner Battle Over $10 Billion Fines. Professional and Collegiate Athletic Concussion Cases Report Settlements."Disabled" Berkeley Psychologist Convicted of $1 Million Income Tax Fraud. Riverside Attorney and Chiropractor Face $50 Million Comp Fraud Charges. Feds Say Senator Yee Invo...

Kyle R. Uebelhardt is the host for this edition which reports on the following news stories. WCAB Panel Rejects Jurisdiction Over Hospital Lien Claim. Civil Lawsuits Claim Comp Doctors Used Fake Spine Surgery Hardware. Inspector General Warns About Electronic Health Records Potential for Fraud. Former Visalia Physician Pleads Guilty, Faces 20 Years in Drug Case. Major Drugmakers Lack Interest in N...

David L. Jimenez is the host for this edition which reports on the following news stories. 6th Circuit Rules Against Plaintiffs in Darvon and Darvocet Litigation. DIR Approves New Alternative Security Program for Self Insureds. Civil Suit Between Carrier and Applicant Attorneys Not Protected by SLAPP Statute. La Mirada Physician Pleads Guilty to Illegal Drug Distribution. Court of Appeal Reduces E...

Eric Law is the host for this edition which reports on the following news stories. Federal Class Action Concludes Delivery Truck Drivers Are Employees. Omnicare Settles Kickback Case for $124 Million. Baby's Death Allegedly Linked to Compound Drug Fraud Scheme. Politics and Medical Fraud Strange Bedfellows. Owner of Plumbing Company Faces 18 Years for Comp Fraud. California 20th State to Legislati...

Eric Law is the host for this edition which reports on the following news stories. Court of Appeal Publishes Case on WCAB Privilege. Court of Appeal Remands Case to Consider 22 Non MPN Reports. Task Force Issues 60 Citations to Illegally Uninsured Contractors. 15 Indicted In Alleged Compound Drug Fraud Scheme. Outpatient and ASC Fee Schedules Now Final. Health Insurers Balk at Genetic Sequencing....

David L. Jimenez is the host for this edition which reports on the following news stories. WCAB Broadly Interprets Definition of a "Prescription" for Home Health Care. Court of Appeal Narrowly Applies Power Press Exception in Meat Packer Case. Uninsured Rapper Sued by Housekeeper. Feds Have Over 2000 Open Health Care Fraud Probes. Pacific Grove Architect Guilty of Comp Fraud. Five Accused in $4 Mi...

Rene Thomas Folse, JD, Ph. D. is the host for this edition which reports on the following news stories. Dancing Kia Hamster Headed to Jail. Farm Worker Pleads Guilty in Fraud Case. Nurse Faces Fraud Charges For Exaggerated Claim. RAND Evaluates Impact of Expiration of Terrorism Risk Insurance Act. DWC Sets Hearing on WCIS Regulations. Coventry Reports Reduction in Narcotic Medication Usage. CWCI C...

Eric Law is the host for this edition which reports on the following news stories. Court of Appeal Says Privileges Apply to WCAB and Limit Discovery. Lowe's Settles Misclassification Class Action. 6th Circuit Rejects RICO in Workers' Compensation Worker Faces Five Years For Fraudulent Mileage Claims. Operation Nail Polish Nabs $7 Million Chiropractic Fraud. Surge in Drug Testing Deemed "Spigot of...

Rene Thomas Folse, JD, Ph. D. is the host for this edition which reports on the following news stories. WCAB Imposes 5814 Penalties and Attorney Fees for Following "Unreasonable" UR Determination. Court of Appeal Rejects Death Benefits in "Special Mission". En Banc Decision - 100% PD and COLA Starts When TD Ends. NFL Faces New Player Class Action in San Francisco. Two Business Owners Face Charges....

Rene Thomas Folse, JD, Ph. D. is the host for this edition which reports on the following news stories. Nationwide Fraud Bust - Eight Caught in LA. Restaurant Owner Gets 6 Years 8 Months Sentence. Paso Robles Contractor Arrested. WCAB, DWC Issue New Forms. Medical Costs Moderated Before SB 863. Governor Brown Signs Time Extension for Death Benefits. CWCI Update Study Shows Limited Reduction in Opi...

Rene Thomas Folse, JD, Ph. D. is the host for this edition which reports on the following news stories. Court of Appeal Reopens Stipulated Award Based Upon Excusable Mistake. Corrections Officer Fraud Conviction Reversed Over Jury Instructions. Insurance Broker Faces Prison For Taking Casino Premiums. LA County Worker Arrested in 100% Disability Fraud Case. Salinas Claimant Sentenced to Eight Year...

Rene Thomas Folse, JD, Ph. D. is the host for this edition which reports on the following news stories. Drobot Sentencing Hearing Set for December. Safety Officer Benefits Extension Bill in Final Legislative Stages. Katherine Zalewsk Appointed to WCAB. DWC Posts RAND Study on ASC Services and Fees. WCRI Report Says California PD Benefit Nearly Lowest in Nation. Doctors Succeed in Regenerating Musc...