WorkCompAcademy News - July 26, 2021

Rene Thomas Folse, JD, Ph.D. is the host for this edition which reports on the following news stories: Cal. Supreme Court Defines Correct Pay for Working Through Lunch. Purdue Pharma Threatens California With “Colossally Idiotic” Sanctions. Pharmacies Remain Opioid Litigation Targets in California Cases. Prime Healthcare Resolves California Kickback Claims for $37.5M. Injured Landscaper Pleads Guilty in Exaggerated Injury Case.DWC Restores Limited Services in Local Offices. CDI Lowers WC Advisory Premium Rates for 11th Time.Claim Frequency Increasing for Cal. Private Self-Insureds. WCRI Study Shows No Pandemic Related Treatment Delay. New Award Recognizes Injury Prevention through Design.