Insurers Praise, Doctors Deplore Repackaged Drug Rule Decision

By Bill Kidd, Central Bureau ChiefInsurers say the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission’s decision to move ahead with a proposed rule to regulate the price of repackaged drugs was the right choice -- despite a recommendation by the Medical Fee Advisory Board not to proceed.Doctors don't agree, saying if the rule receives final approval, it could damage physicians' ability to treat injured workers.The medical advisory board voted 4-3 not to proceed, but the commission – after the board’s action at a joint meeting Tuesday – voted 9-1 to continue the rul...