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The WorkCompAcademy is a full featured online learning experience. Our faculty includes the leading practitioners in the California Workers' Compensation Community. Our online curriculum covers all aspects of Workers' Compensation Claims, from basic concepts to advanced topics of value to experienced practitioners such as senior claims executives, attorneys, and Qualified Medical Evaluators. Students can access classes any time, from any internet connected computer. Courses can be completed at an individualized pace.

Publisher

Work Comp Academy

Category

business

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

4 Sept 2009

Latest episode

5 Nov 2026

Latest episodes

852 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   5 Nov 2026

   WorkCompAcademy News - November 2, 2026

   Rene Thomas Folse, JD, Ph.D. is the host for this edition which reports on the following news stories: Supreme Ct Sends City of Salinas Case Back for Ct. of Appeal Review. Busy Schedule No Defense to State Fund Premium Audit Suit. Court Limits Attorney Client Privilege in Fair Chance Act Investigation. L.A. Takedown Charges 15 in $2B Health Insurance Fraud Schemes. SB574 - California is First State to Pass AI Rules for Lawyers. DOI Announces Insurance Long-Term Solvency Planning Regulation. 75% CTE Rate in Post Mortem Study of 2,362 of Former NFL Players. 340B Contract Pharmacy Drug Discount Controversy Intensifies.

2. 

   27 Oct 2026

   WorkCompAcademy News - October 26, 2026

   Rene Thomas Folse, JD, Ph.D. is the host for this edition which reports on the following news stories: Physicians' Liens Fail for Lack of Causation Substantial Evidence. Walmart Settles Single Store Heat-Recovery/PAGA Case for $400K. Cal/OSHA Cites Employers $212,500 for Fatal Tunnel Collapse. Public Money for Materials Triggers Prevailing Wages on Project. California DOI Adds Optional Pre-Filing Rate Review Process. Instacart to Pay $5M to Settle DOJ, EEOC Claims. Newsom Signs Three New Workplace A.I. Laws for 2027. Non-Opioid Pain Injection Beats Exparel in Phase 3 Trial.

3. 

   22 Oct 2026

   WorkCompAcademy News - October 19, 2026

   Rene Thomas Folse, JD, Ph.D. is the host for this edition which reports on the following news stories: No Medi-Cal Clawback of Unused Managed Care Payments From Estates. California Fair Chance Act Violation Requires Proof of Harm. No FEHA Claim for City Retiree Health Benefits Minimum Age Rule. Grocery Chain Manager Convicted in Fraud and Wage Theft Case. EEOC Seeks End to 2012 Criminal Records Employer Guidance. WCIRB Reports Combined Ratio Hits 127%, Highest in 20+ Years. Healthcare AI Pays Off in Claims and Billing, Not Yet at the Bedside. Minimally Invasive Knee Procedure Eases Arthritis Pain for a Year.

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

3 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 45 / 100

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Quality

61

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

75

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