Waltham, MA, Nov. 13, 2025 – Medical payments per claim in Wisconsin grew 6% per year from 2021 to 2023 after years of modest changes, according to a recent study by the Workers Compensation Research Institute (WCRI).

“This study provides a clear picture of Wisconsin’s workers’ compensation system compared with 17 other states,” said Sebastian Negrusa, WCRI vice president of research. “It will be a useful benchmark to understand the impact of recently passed legislation to enact a fee schedule for hospital reimbursements, once it goes into effect.”

CompScope™ Medical Benchmarks for Wisconsin, 2025 Edition examines payments, prices, and utilization of workers’ compensation medical care. It compares Wisconsin with 17 other states overall, by provider type, and by type of medical service. The study also analyzes trends from 2018 to 2023, focusing on non-COVID-19 claims through 2024.

The report, authored by Evelina Radeva, is free for members and available to nonmembers for a fee.

ABOUT WCRI

The Workers Compensation Research Institute (WCRI) is an independent, not-for-profit research organization based in Waltham, MA. Founded in 1983, WCRI produces objective, peer-reviewed studies on workers’ compensation systems, using rigorous data collection and scientific methods. Funded by its members, including employers, insurers, government agencies, healthcare providers, and labor organizations, WCRI produces research that helps key stakeholders make informed decisions.

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