WorkCompAcademy News - June 20, 2016

Rene Thomas Folse, JD, Ph.D. is the host for this edition which reports on the following news stories. U.S. Supreme Court Lowers Standards for Health Care Fraud. Former State Senator Ron Calderon Pleads Guilty in Drobot Bribery Case. NBA Star Kermit Washington Pleads Not Guilty in Ron Mix Kickback Case. Orange County Doctor and Assistants Face Drug Trafficking Charges. Lien Claimants Must Use Uniform Assigned Name. Legislators Fight Drugmaker Anti-Generic Drug Tactics. TTD Rates to Increase Nearly 4% in 2017. DWC Issues Second 30-Day Comment Period for HOPD/ASC Fee Schedule. State Opioid Monitoring Programs Reduce Prescriptions by One-Third. Study Finds "Noticeable Decreases" in Workers' Compensation Opioid Prescriptions.