Business Groups Want Legislature to Delay further Reforms

By Michael Whiteley, WorkCompCentral CorrespondentGroup representatives of Florida businesses and insurers said Thursday state lawmakers should wait until after the 2014 legislative session to reform hospital fees in the workers' compensation system and pass legislation that would expand apportionment to include nonwork-related injuries.Both Associated Industries of Florida and the Florida Insurance Council are calling on the Florida Legislature to wait at least a year before acting on the two major reforms. Both initiatives have the backing of the Florida Chamber of Commerce, which shares...