The Painful Problem of Opioid Addiction: Although Still a Problem, Improvement Seen in Georgia
by Frank A. Wasser, Esq. Another prominent topic at the seminar, and certainly one we have reported on frequently in the past few years, is the opioid drug epidemic and its impact in workers’ compensation
Recent Workers’ Compensation Case Law: Return to Baseline/Change of Condition and Positional Risk Decisions
by Samantha J. Bily, Esq. Another highlight of the seminar was a discussion led by Judge Jerome Stenger on recent decisions by the Court of Appeals on workers’ compensation cases. • Return to Baseline/Change of
Recent Appellate Division Decisions
by Emily J. Anderson, Esq. The Appellate Division had a very busy year since the last conference, and Director Elizabeth Gobeil led a discussion about recent Appellate Division decisions. These decisions are not binding, but
State of the Board Update: Proposed Modification to WC-205 Medical Authorization Process
by Michael A. Winston, Esq. To kick off the seminar, Chairman Frank McKay shared recent proposals from the legislative advisory council. Of significance to employers and insurers is the proposed modification of the WC-205 Medical
KDA Continues to Grow!
We are pleased to announce that Emily Anderson has joined the KDA family as a new associate! Emily is now the 3rd “Bostonian” at the firm, having grown up in New England, but went to
U.S. Supreme Court Asked to Address Constitutionality of Florida’s Workers’ Compensation System
by Samantha J. Bily, Esq. A Florida claimant has petitioned the U.S. Supreme Court to address the constitutionality of Florida’s workers’ compensation system, addressing whether or not the system provides an adequate remedy for injured
Georgia’s Crackdown on Physician-Dispensed Prescriptions Barely Effective in Reducing Costs
by Samantha J. Bily, Esq. In 2011, Georgia capped the reimbursement rate for physician-dispensed prescriptions to the average wholesale price to address payors’ concerns with high prices associated with physician-dispensed medications, which often cost 30%
Practical Tips for a Successful “Light Duty” Return to Work
by Kenneth A. David, Esq. We’ve all heard the statistics that returning injured employees back to work as soon as practical after a work injury can greatly reduce the overall cost of the claim, not
KDA Continues to Grow
We are very happy to report that Ken David & Associates has hired two new associates! Frank A. Wasser and Michael A. Winston both started with the firm last month. Frank is an Atlanta native
OSHA Rule Also Discourages Post-Accident Drug Testing
by Alissa C. Atkins, Esq. The same OSHA rule also dissuades employers from requiring post-accident drug tests. Because OSHA bans retaliatory actions against employees who report work-related injuries, the final rule suggests that drug tests
