Waltham, MA, June 16, 2026— The Workers’ Compensation Research Institute (WCRI) has made available an on-demand webinar on its recently published 32-state study, Use and Cost of Air Ambulance Transport Services in Workers’ Compensation—A WCRI FlashReport.

“Air ambulances play a critical role in workers’ compensation by providing rapid emergency transport for workers with severe or life‑threatening injuries,” said Sebastian Negrusa, vice president of research at WCRI. “This study helps clarify key questions about costs and access to services, particularly in remote areas.”

The study addresses:

  • How frequently air ambulance services are used in workers’ compensation claims and how use differs between rural and non‑rural areas.
  • Differences in air ambulance use and payment levels across states.
  • Changes in payments for air ambulance services over time and how trends in payment growth vary by state.

The analysis is based on workers’ compensation claims from 32 states covering injuries through 2024. The states include Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, and Wisconsin.

Click here to watch this free on-demand webinar, which runs a little over 8 minutes.

About WCRI

The Workers Compensation Research Institute (WCRI), based in Waltham, MA, is an independent, not‑for‑profit research organization founded in 1983. WCRI provides objective information through studies and data collection that follow recognized scientific methods and rigorous peer review. The Institute does not make recommendations or take positions on the issues it researches, ensuring neutrality and credibility. Funding for WCRI’s research comes from its diverse membership, which includes employers, insurers, government agencies, managed care companies, health care providers, regulators, labor organizations, and state, federal, and international agencies.