Chamber Hoping Reform Plan Will Shave Medical Costs

Now that Republicans control the governor's office and both chambers of the Pennsylvania state Legislature, The Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry has decided that it's a good time to push for workers' compensation reform.The Chamber has released a rough outline of its reform proposals, most of which are aimed at reigning in medical costs."Workers' compensation medical expenses for the average WC claim have grown at an alarming pace and increased significantly each year," the Chamber said in an announcement. "In 2009 alone, Pennsylvania employers spent more than $1.3...