WorkCompAcademy News - September 6, 2010

Rene Thomas Folse, JD, Ph.D.is the host for this edition which reports on the following news stories. Court of Appeal Clarifies Standard for Proving Causation of Valley Fever.Los Angeles WCAB Schedules Conference to Discuss Consolidation of Compound Pharmacy Liens. Several Comp Bills Await Governor’s Signature While Major Issues Remain Unresolved. The Politics of California Workers' Compensation. CWCI Study Confirms Concern Over Compounded Pharmaceuticals. Couple Arrested for Forging Work Comp Insurance. Sacramento Physician Pleads Not Guilty to Rape Charges. AG Eric Holder Speaks at Los Angeles Health Care Fraud Summit. U.S. Risk Acquires Workers’ Compensation Wholesaler – Unisource. WCIRB Reports California Workers’ Comp Combined Ratio is Highest Since 2001.