WCRI: Keystone State's Medical Costs Rise for Third Consecutive Year

The Workers Compensation Research Institute says Pennsylvania's medical costs per claim rose by 11% in 2025, according to a recent study. “This is the third consecutive year of growth in medical costs in Pennsylvania,” said Sebastian Negrusa, WCRI vice president of research. “Rising medical prices, partly driven by increases to the state’s fee schedule, have been a key factor here.” The report, CompScope Medical Benchmarks for Pennsylvania, 2026 Edition, helps system stakeholders identify cost drivers and trends in medical payments, p...