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A court decision raises questions not only about the "Oklahoma option" -- but about the "grand bargain" that is the basis for workers' comp.

Despite limits on physician-dispensing in 18 states, doctors find ways to charge two to three times what pharmacies charge for drugs.

If California actually enforced its penalties, then cultures and behaviors would change, but the state waives almost all of them.

Medical marijuana will be a non-event; regulators will be more active on medical management, including on the use of drugs; and more....

Telemedicine, Google Glass, wearable monitor, Internet-connected sensors, 3D printing and robotic devices can all improve quality and cut costs.

If we were ever under the illusion that the rule was an inflexible legal concept, this case should certainly dispel the notion.

Workers' comp claims often have a psychological overlay that creates huge, subtle problems. There are four ways to tackle the issue.

Three years of data show the testing can help determine if an injury occurred at work, head off false claims and improve treatment.