WCRI Study Analyzes Differences in Fee Schedules

The Workers Compensation Research Institute published a new study comparing medical fee schedules in 44 states and the District of Columbia. The study, "Designing Workers' Compensation Medical Fee Schedules, 2025," reviews decisions public officials face when setting reimbursement rates, including what payment is appropriate and how frequently fee schedules should be updated. The report also covers other considerations including whether fee schedules should be based on an existing model such as the one used by Medicare, or if rates should be based on historical charges or usual...