Workers' Compensation Commission evaluating medical fee schedule changes Shawn Ashley, eCapitol The chair of the Workers' Compensation Commission hopes to see the state move toward a formulaic medical fee schedule and away from an arbitrary schedule....

Liotta to become third chair of Workers' Compensation Commission Shawn Ashley, eCapitol Former Rep. Mark Liotta will become the third chair of the Workers' Compensation Commission, Gov. Mary Fallin announced Tuesday. Liotta, from Sapulpa, will succeed...

Governor Fallin Appoints Patrick Wyrick to Oklahoma Supreme Court Governor Mary Fallin filled the vacancy on the Oklahoma Supreme Court left by the retired Justice Steven Taylor. Fallin appointed 35-year old former solicitor general Patrick Wyrick to the bench. Wyrick...

Proposal to Require Greater Public Scrutiny of Oklahoma Judges Greater voter involvement in the selection and continued service of judges is the basis of two Oklahoma judicial reform measures that have sparked debate in state legislature. Both measures passed in the...

MOORE FILING 2017 WORKERS COMP MEASURE In Oklahoma, Rep. Lewis Moore made moves to file legislation for a revised workers compensation law. The OK-based Representative made his move during the interim session of H16-012, pushing for fairer measures towards both...

Fallin Announces the Successor of Dr. Leroy Young Oklahoma Governor Mary Fallin has appointed a new member of the Oklahoma Workers Compensation Commission, Jordan Russell. Jordan will hold the position that was formerly held by Dr. LeRoy Young. Russell is allowed to...

Workers' Compensation Losses Dip for Fourth Consecutive Year For the fourth consecutive year, the annual filing most Oklahoma insurance carriers use to develop workers' compensation insurance rates has decreased. The National Council on Compensation Insurance (NCCI)...