WorkCompAcademy News - December 2, 2013

David L. Jimenez is the host for this edition which reports on the following news stories. DWC Relents on Lien Activation Fee Collection. Senator Calderon Points Fraud Finger at Senator Steinberg. NICB Reports Increase in Medical and Workers' Comp Fraud Claims. Feds Resolve Fraud Case With Orange County Ambulance Company for $3 Million. Final SJDB Regulations Approved. Insurance Commissioner Approves 6.7% Rate Increase. Insurers Protest Proposed CMS SMART Act Rule Extending Time Limits. Headache Doctors Publish Treatment-to-Avoid Guidelines. Panelists Says Early Aggressive Medical Care Lowers Claim Costs. SCIF Declares $100 Million Dividend. A.M. Best Report Shows Comp Industry Financial Improvement. State Fund CEO and CFO Abruptly Resign on Friday.