Risk & Insurance: The cost of air ambulance services in workers’ compensation has risen dramatically, with average payments per transport increasing more than 60% over the past decade, from roughly $15,000 to more than $25,000, according to a new report from the Workers Compensation Research Institute.

The findings highlight a growing cost pressure for employers and insurers, particularly in states with limited regulatory authority over air ambulance pricing. By 2024, air ambulance services accounted for nearly half of all ambulance transport payments in the workers’ compensation system, the WCRI said.

Read the full article here. The WCRI report they're reviewing is Use and Cost of Air Ambulance Transport Services in Workers’ Compensation—A WCRI FlashReport.  Visit its page on our website for more details on the report, as well as information on how you can download a copy!