Initiatives on Repackaged Drugs, Preferred Providers Moving Ahead

By Bill Kidd, Central Bureau ChiefTwo major initiatives intended to reduce costs in Illinois’ workers’ compensation system are poised to advance next week.Rules to allow Illinois employers to use preferred provider programs (PPPs) to direct treatment of injured workers could be in place by the end of the year − or early in 2013. The Department of Insurance is completing work on the proposed regulations and preparing to send them to a legislative committee.  Also, the Workers' Compensation Commission will complete on Monday a required public comment period on a propos...