Mar 18, 2009
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Mar 18, 2009
A workers’ comp proposal could keep costs down but might also give an unfair advantage to companies who can spend more on lawyers. BY DAVID DECAMP Miami Herald–March 18, 2009 TALLAHASSEE — Big business scored a victory Tuesday when a …
Mar 18, 2009
Florida Today–March 18, 2009 By Jim Ash Florida Capital Bureau Chief The Florida Senate began pushing back Tuesday against the dozens of cash-strapped local governments that have begun charging crash victims for police and firefighter response. The measure (SB 2282) …
Mar 18, 2009
Florida could save $700 million a year by providing more basic screenings and preventive care, researchers say. BY JOHN DORSCHNER Miami Herald–March 14, 2009 Legislators are expected to receive next week a research paper that concludes the state could save …
Mar 18, 2009
A federal jury said two Miami-Dade doctors and two medical assistants filed $5.3 million in bogus Medicare claims. By JAY WEAVER Miami Herald–March 18, 2009 They manipulated blood samples. Falsified medical records. Wrote prescriptions for HIV patients who didn’t need …
Mar 18, 2009
Mar 18, 2009
The Florida Senate Banking and Insurance Committee (“Committee”) met in Tallahassee and discussed several insurance-related bills. To view the Committee packet, click here. The following is a brief summary of the activities and discussions that occurred during the meeting. …
Mar 18, 2009
On Tuesday, March 17, 2009, the Florida House General Government Policy Council (“Council”) met and considered House Bill 903 relating to Workers’ Compensation Attorneys’ Fees. A summary of the discussion and action is below. To view the Council meeting packet, click …
Mar 18, 2009
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