Panel Again Seeks Legislative Exemption for Reimbursement Rates

Florida’s Three-Member Panel on Thursday voted to again ask that state lawmakers eliminate a requirement for the Legislature to ratify medical fee schedule changes. Brittany O’Neil, assistant director at the Florida Division of Workers’ Compensation, said during Thursday’s meeting that the issue of legislative ratification is at the forefront of issues facing the state’s system. “The ability to stay self-executing is limited to those who can control the legislative process,” she said. “This year’s biennial report offers yet another re...