OK Gov Henry Sets Forth Reform Plan

Saying he wants to cut costs for business and boost benefits for injured workers, Oklahoma Governor Brad Henry yesterday unveiled a comprehensive reform plan for the state's workers' compensation system. Based on the work of a bipartisan study group of experts that he appointed last year, the reform initiative covers a variety of issues ranging from dueling doctors to workers' compensation fraud. Gov. Henry asked the group to review workers' comp laws around the country to determine what could improve worker benefits and reduce business costs in Oklahoma. "This reform package will signif...