NCCI Finds Some Medical Services More Expensive When Provided In-Network

Average paid medical costs for in-network treatment provided for back and shoulder injuries are higher than costs for out-of-network treatment, according to a new report from the National Council on Compensation Insurance. And except for those back and shoulder injuries, in-network claims are less likely to involve admitting a patient to a hospital, have lower costs for outpatient services and involve higher costs for physician services, according to the report, “How Do Medical Networks Impact Workers Compensation Claim Costs?” NCCI researchers analyzed data on 10 common wor...