- N.M. compassionate use law allows workers comp coverage for medical pot: Court
A New Mexico employer must pay for an injured worker’s medical marijuana prescription under a state “compassionate use” law, the New Mexico Court of Appeals has ruled, even though the employer and its workers compensation insurer argued such…
- Former NFL players sue league over supplying painkillers during their careers
A group of high-profile former National Football League players filed suit against the league Tuesday, alleging the league supplied them with potentially addictive painkillers throughout their careers, heedless of the long-term health implications.
- Louisiana workers comp change could sack NFL playoff expansion
The National Football League Players Association reportedly could attempt to block the NFL’s planned expansion of its playoff schedule over a Louisiana bill that would define how workers compensation benefits are calculated for professional athletes.
- Health joining safety as strategy for managing workers comp claims
DALLAS — Pre-existing health conditions, such as obesity, continue to drive workers compensation claims, and health management programs are critical in managing such conditions, Integrated Benefits Institute President Thomas Parry said Monday.