Despite Court Rulings, State Moves Ahead With Air Ambulance Fee Schedule

Georgia’s new workers’ compensation fee schedule released this month gives air ambulance services a slight pay raise. That may sound generous, but regulators may be asking for a legal challenge by setting rates for interstate transportation companies. The state believes it has solid legal ground to stand on. “We believe our fee schedule is appropriate and it will stay in effect until we hear differently,” said Martine Schweitzer, assistant to the executive director for Georgia’s Board of Workers’ Compensation. “I think the board feels that they ...