WorkCompAcademy News - August 9, 2010

Rene Thomas Folse, JD, Ph.D.is the host for this edition which reports on the following news stories. Court of Appeal Concludes That Use of A-M-E to Determine Treatment Issue is Implicit Objection of U-R Opinion. Work Comp Benefit Notices Highly Criticized in CHSWC Study. York Risk Services Acquires Great Western Administrators. DWC Schedules Physician Fee Schedule Stakeholder Meeting. QME Panel Request Backlog Essentially Resolved. Loss Control Tool Urged for Radiofrequency Radiation Risk. State Compensation Insurance Fund Receives Seven Awards. Workers' Compensation Woes in California Hit SeaBright. Work Comp Benefit Notices Highly Criticized in CHSWC Study. Panel Urges 30% Workers' Comp Rate Hike.