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N.Y. Workers’ Comp Board Launches Virtual Hearings Initiative

The New York State Workers’ Compensation Board has launched a new tool that makes it easier for injured workers, attorneys and other participants to attend workers’ compensation hearings remotely. The Board’s virtual hearings give injured workers a way to move …

New York State Workers’ Compensation Board Proposes New Medical Fee Schedule

The New York State Workers’ Compensation Board has released a proposed increase in medical reimbursement to providers who treat workers’ compensation patients. The proposed medical fee schedule includes an overall fee increase for all provider types, as well as additional …

New York Workers’ Comp Board Proposes Improvements in Care for Injured Workers

The New York State Workers’ Compensation Board (the Board) has proposed improvements in medical care for injured workers. Its proposal includes an increase in medical reimbursement to providers who treat workers’ compensation claimants and the adoption of a universal claim …