In a landmark decision, the North Carolina Supreme Court rules against covering weight-loss surgery under workers’ compensation for a preschool employee.
A compounding pharmacy fraud scheme in Alabama involving kickbacks for unnecessary medical services results in prison sentences and hefty restitution orders.
Ongoing health care worker shortages continue to challenge the availability of treatment for workers’ compensation claimants, with experts calling for industry-wide solutions.
A former funeral home director in Jacksonville pleads not guilty to charges centered around false insurance claims and theft, highlighting the need for stricter oversight.
A Connecticut lab’s findings of high benzene levels in benzoyl peroxide acne treatments prompt a call for FDA action, highlighting safety concerns over common skincare products.
In a strategic move, the ’Rust’ trial defense calls witnesses to underscore systemic issues and investigative shortcomings, distancing their client from sole responsibility.
OSHA proposes a $269,662 penalty against WD Flooring for serious safety violations including electrical and fall hazards, lack of hearing protection, and inadequate training on hazardous chemicals.