Tag: fraudulent medical claims

A lawmaker in California is requesting an audit of the Department of Industrial Relations’ (DIR) after recent events uncovered suspicious activities that may be the cause of problems in the state’s Workers’ Compensation program. Blanca Rubio, Assemblywoman of the 48th District, suggested that the DIR’s Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC) be investigated for their failure…

CALIFORNIA WORKERS’ COMPENSATION: IN SEARCH OF ANSWERS

Mar 31, 2020

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Problems have been persistent in California Workers’ Compensation over the past several years – everything from capping schemes to extended service delays have posed challenges to a program designed to assist citizens in scheduling and receiving treatment for injuries sustained in the workplace. But when the agency charged with regulating the industry is being questioned,…

SAN DIEGO LAWYER SENTENCED FOR WORKERS’ COMP FRAUD

Nov 5, 2019

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A lawyer in San Diego was sentenced to thirteen months in prison and approximately $500,000 in restitution and taxes for being part of an organized crime syndicate involved in large scale workers’ compensation fraud. Sean Enrique O’Keefe made roughly $700,000 a year sending workers’ comp claimants to medical providers that were complicit in an illegal…

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Mar 15, 2019

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Mar 13, 2019

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How Social Media Can Help You Detect Medical Claims Fraud

Nov 28, 2018

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Social media is no longer just a tool to connect. Popular social network sites like Facebook, Twitter and Instagram have now also become a treasure trove for information. Many people freely share data and information on their profiles or on their specific posts. And though privacy has become a talking point on social media, there…

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Nov 14, 2018

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Oct 19, 2018

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How LA’s Workers’ Compensation DROP Program Is Being Abused

Oct 9, 2018

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