Illinois’ work comp PPO: what’s the real impact?

Employers and insurers decry the recent reform instituting PPOs in Illinois as ‘California Lite’. Plaintiff attorneys claim it will lead to undertreatment and negative consequences for claimants. What’s the real impact? The right answer is it’s a bit early to … Continue reading Illinois’ work comp PPO: what’s the real impact?

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Paul Ryan’s blatant hypocrisy – and the abject failure of mainstream media

Wisconsin Rep Paul Ryan gave the ‘official‘ [pre-speech prepared remarks] GOP post-State of the Union rebuttal. I thought he was a fiscally conservative Republican – just the kind of person we desperately need on Capitol Hill. After all, Ryan’s getting … Continue reading Paul Ryan’s blatant hypocrisy – and the abject failure of mainstream media

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Texas’ Work Comp pharmacy reporting – too much information?

The Texas Division of Workers Comp (DWC) recently released proposed rules for work comp pharmacy billing. Along with the rules are what can perhaps best be described as an ‘extensive’ list of data elements DWC is looking to collect, a … Continue reading Texas’ Work Comp pharmacy reporting – too much information?

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The Blue Cross of Michigan suit – yes, it affects you

Yesterday the NYTimes reported the Justice Department is suing Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan for allegedly violating antitrust laws. BCBSMI is accused of requiring hospitals to give BCBSMI ‘most favored nation’ pricing, thereby increasing the prices paid by other … Continue reading The Blue Cross of Michigan suit – yes, it affects you

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