WorkCompAcademy News - February 15, 2016

Rene Thomas Folse, JD, Ph.D. is the host for this edition which reports on the following news stories. County Hospital Providing Care to Injured Worker Can Sue to Enforce Lien Rights. WCAB Clarifies MPN Access Standards for PTPs. WCAB Suspends Professional Lien Services Hearing Rep. LA Physician Gets 30 Years to Life For Pain Pill Conviction. Glendora Physician to be Sentenced for Illegal Painkiller Distribution. DWC Prepares for Drug Formulary Public Meeting. DWC Plans Target Audits in 2016 to Address UR Complaints. The DWC Proposes a New MTUS Guideline for Mental Illness Treatment. DWC Announces Recipients of 2016 Carrie Nevans Community Service Award. Former Workers' Compensation Judge Frank Kleeman Dies at 82.