WorkCompAcademy News - August 21, 2023

Rene Thomas Folse, JD, Ph.D. is the host for this edition which reports on the following news stories: S&W Misconduct Increase Not Applicable to Industrial Disability Leave. 9 Years of Continuances to "Develop the Record" is Enough. RFA for Expedited UR Review Must Be Supported by Evidence of Necessity. "Brokered" Radiology Services is Illegal Unlicensed Practice of Medicine. Whistleblower Triggers Radiologist's Arrested for Illegal Opioid Prescription. City of Los Angeles Freelance Ordinance Now In Effect. Catering Company Cited for $1.2M for Post Pandemic Rehiring Violation. NLRB Sets New Standard for Assessing Lawfulness of Work Rule. CMS Updates Medicare Set Aside Self-Administration Toolkit. Blue Shield Moves Away from PBMs to Save $500M in Medication Costs.