What's happening this week in workers' compensation? IWP's weekly legislative wrap-up, State of the States, keeps you up to date on important matters within the workers' compensation and pharmacy arena.
This week's legislative wrap-up contains updates including:
- Some workers' compensation experts predict more claims for at-home injuries as the Delta variant surges, which could force states to redefine their interpretations on what is compensable through the courts.
- Wisconsin is considering a bill that would strengthen the state's Prescription Drug Monitoring Program (PDMP).
- In Oregon, the Court of Appeals delivered a ruling this week that could alter the state’s interpretation of workers’ compensation presumptions for firefighters.
This edition includes an update on national news.
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