WorkCompAcademy News - July 26, 2010

Rene Thomas Folse, JD, Ph.D.is the host for this edition which reports on the following news stories. WCAB Panel Decision Clarifies COLA Application in Death Benefits Case. Some Appellate Cases Heat Up and Others Cool Down in July. Dozens Arrested in Medicare Fraud Totalling $251 Million. Prosecutors Confirm QME Munir Uwaydah is a "Subject of Interest" in Murder Investigation. New Federal Financial Reform Law Creates Federal Insurance Office (FIO). Air Ambulance Fee Schedule Modification Effective July 13. Markel to Acquire FirstComp to Expand Workers' Compensation Penetration. CAAA Claims Insurance Carrier Profits "Skyrocketed" Since 2004. Knee Ligament Tears May Not Require Surgery.