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Illinois Legislation Would Give Patients Info On Doctor Medical Malpractice History
People in Illinois should soon be able to find out if their doctors were ever guilty of Medical Malpractice. That’s part of a new bill, the Patients’ Right to Know Act, that the governor is expected to sign. The Illinois General Assembly passed the bill Tuesday. As reported by the Chicago Tribune in the article, “Patients’ Right to…
Indiana Worker Compensation Board Has Website To Facilitate Employees Injured On The Job
The Worker’s Compensation Board of Indiana maintains a website that allows victims of work-related injuries in Indiana to research issues related to potential claims, obtain forms to file claims, and answer common questions regarding injuries sustained while on the job. The website has recently seen a face-lift and has benefited from numerous additions including statutory language, forms,…
Lap Band Weight Loss Surgery To Be Covered Under Indiana Employee’s Workers Comp Claim
The LAP-BAND® Adjustable Gastric Banding System is a gastric banding system that helps individuals lose and control weight by reducing the amount of food that their stomach can hold at one time. According to the parent-company’s website, the name “LAP-BAND” comes from the minimally invasive surgical technique used (laparoscopy) and the silicone gastric band placed…
Indiana Work Comp Handbook
The Indiana Worker’s Compensation Board has issued a handbook to facilitate employees’ and employers’ understanding of the laws which govern Indiana Work Comp claims. The following is a link to the Board’s website and Handbook posting: INDIANA WORK COMP HANDBOOK Categories: Workers' Compensation
