WorkCompAcademy News - February 21, 2011

Rene Thomas Folse, JD, Ph.D.is the host for this edition which reports on the following news stories. WCAB Panel Decision Denies Apportionment in Conclusive Presumption Case. Another Federal Judge Asked to Rule on NFL Player's Injury Case. Over 100 Charged In Massive Medicare Fraud Sweep. Three School District Employees Charged With Fraud. The Impact of an Aging Workforce on Occupational Injury and Illness Costs. A.B. 11 May Help California Small Business With Comp Costs. Fusion Surgery Provides Worse Outcomes in Workers' Compensation Patients. Several States Seek Aggressive Comp Reform This Year. WCIRB Recognizes Employers Compensation Insurance For Excellence.