WorkCompAcademy News - January 25, 2016

Rene Thomas Folse, JD, Ph.D. is the host for this edition which reports on the following news stories. 9th Circuit Affirms Allstate's $8.6 Million Fraud Judgement. Court of Appeal Rejects "Daubert" Evidentiary Standard in Comp Death Case. Former PEO Operator Pleads Guilty. Owner Operator of Three LA Medical Clinics Goes to Prison. Study Finds Surgeries Under Workers Compensation Have More Than Double Time Off. List Price of Pharmaceuticals Continue Relentless Increases. DWC Adjusts OMFS (Physician/Non-Physician Practitioner Services). County of Los Angeles Claim Costs Skyrocket.