IAIABC Commissioner’s Forum: Updates From Around the Nation
The big event on the second day of the IAIABC Annual Conference is the Commissioner’s Forum. In this session, regulators from around the nation provide an update on the issues their state is addressing. Note, not all jurisdictions were represented at the meeting. Arkansas Medical treatment guidelines are currently being developed. There was a significant […]
Complex Issues Faced by Multiple Jurisdictions
At the 2014 IAIABC Annual Conference in Austin, regulators are discussing a variety of complex issues they are currently grappling with. Among the issues discussed were: Hospital Fee Schedules In states that do not have hospital fee schedules, the standard for payment is usually “reasonable and customary” charges. The question becomes, how do you determine […]
IAIABC Centennial Convention in Austin, TX
This week, Conference Chronicles is attending the IAIABC Centennial Convention in Austin, TX. IAIABC is the International Association of Industrial Accident Boards and Commissioners. These are the workers’ compensation regulators from around the United States. Regulators from Canada, Germany and other countries frequently attend. The event is Sept 29-Oct 02, 2014. Full details of the […]