The Circuit Court of Cook County addressed an increasingly common – and expensive – dispute between providers and payors concerning surgery facility fees, and found that the payor’s interpretation of the fee schedule was correct.

Nyhan details the petitioner’s burden of proof in occupational disease case studies and outlines key factors an employee needs to establish to be deemed compensable under the Occupational Disease Act.

CMS updates MSA Self-Administration Toolkit for first time since October 2019.

Tim Mercer describes the long-held traditions and reasonings behind Juneteenth celebrations.

Unlimited Amended Review is highlight of new WCMSA Reference Guide.

Robert Delaney explains the importance for employers to check the availability of credits during trial and understanding Section 8(j) of the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Act, using the recent City of Joliet v. IWCC case as an example.

Learn more about the relationship between women and the law.

Improper medical billing practices are more common than employers may think, but having vigilant parties involved makes all the difference.

While complicated, it is possible to bring a strong defense to parking lot workers’ compensation cases with early and careful investigation.

Many Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission changes became effective as of January 1, 2023.