WorkCompAcademy News - March 3, 2014

David L. Jimenez is the host for this edition which reports on the following news stories. WCAB Declares QME Rule 35.3(e) is Invalid. WCAB (Not IMR) Must Decide Medical Necessity When UR Decision is "Invalid". Federal OSHA Preempts DA From Pursuit of Civil Penalties in Workplace Fatality. Pacific Hospital of Long Beach Owner Pleads Guilty to Massive Comp Fraud. Calderons Indicted On Bribery Charges Involving Workers Compensation Laws. Whilstleblowers Provide Details on Pacific Hospital Comp Fraud. S.B. 863 Reduces Ambulatory Surgery Center Charges by 28%. DWC Will End IMR "Reminder Letters" on April 1.