- Bill would require workers comp telemedicine coverage
- New Jersey may limit opioid prescribing
The New Jersey General Assembly is slated to vote Thursday on legislation that would force sweeping changes in opioid prescribing among doctors in the state.
- Workers comp expands for volunteer responders in some states
Most U.S. firefighters are volunteers, but coverage can vary widely for injuries they suffer while responding to emergencies.
- Comp bill for nuclear workers could spur proposals in other states
A Washington state proposal would create a comp presumption for former nuclear workers suffering from cancer.
- Authorities accuse firm of scamming 9/11 heroes, NFL retirees
A company that advances money to people awaiting settlement payouts was accused by New York and federal regulators of scamming sick responders to the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks, as well as National Football League retirees with brain injuries.