House approves workers’ comp bill targeting fraudulent medical provider claims
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The House unanimously passed H.R. 8823, a bill designed to help the Department of Labor crack down on fraudulent medical provider claims in federal workers' compensation cases. The legislation, sponsored by Rep. Ryan Mackenzie, aims to strengthen accountability and reduce abuse in the Federal Employees' Compensation Act (FECA) program.
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Washington — The House has unanimously passed a bill intended to help the Department of Labor combat fraudulent federal workers’ compensation claims. The Putting Patients First by Strengthening Provider Accountability in FECA Act (H.R. 8823), sponsored by Rep. Ryan Mackenzie (R-PA), would codify…
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