Bureau Won't Force Air Ambulances to Stick to Fee Schedules

Just as federal and state court cases in other states are chugging along toward conclusion, the Tennessee Bureau of Workers' Compensation surprised stakeholders this month when it seemed to throw in the towel on fighting for lower air ambulance fees. The bureau on April 1 issued a one-paragraph statement that left some wondering what prompted it. Insurers are concerned that the statement means air ambulance companies are now free to charge what they want. “Abbie Hudgens, administrator for the Tennessee Bureau of Workers’ Compensation, announces today that the rules ...