WorkCompAcademy News - September 25, 2023

Rene Thomas Folse, JD, Ph.D. is the host for this edition which reports on the following news stories: Exclusive Remedy Bars Death Claim for Employer's First Aid. Allstate's Argument to Avoid Hospital Lien was "Disingenuous". 9th Circuit Applies SCOTUS Ruling to Affirm Costs in ADA Case. Dismissed Felony Results in City Worker Losing PERS Retirement. Arbitration Fees Must Be Received (Not Just Paid) by Deadline. Sleep Clinic Owner Pleads Guilty to $1 Million Health Care Fraud. Palm Springs Pharmacy Resolves Fraud Claim for $925K. SCIF Alleges it was "Intentionally Mislead" by Dept of Insurance. Hospital Outpatient Costs 58% More than ASCs or Doctors Office. FTC Pushback Over Private Equity Firm's Medical Practice Buyouts.