WorkCompAcademy News - October 3, 2016

Rene Thomas Folse, JD, Ph.D. is the host for this edition which reports on the following news stories. Hospital Chain With California Facilities Settles Fraud Claims. Billing Companies New Target in Medical Fraud Cases. Santa Barbara Cop Pleads Guilty in Fraud Case. Pharmacist and Clinic Owner Convicted for Fake Prescriptions. New Law Limits Employment Litigation - Law and Forum. Physician Review of CURES Database Becomes Mandatory. Governor Brown Vetoes SCIF Executive Hiring Law. WCJ Speaks Out on Independent Contractor Rules. California Health Care Workers' Claim Severity Treble National Average. DWC Announces IBR Determination Search Tool.