The various design choices of fee schedule regulations and their impact on variation in medical prices and payments across state workers’ compensation systems were discussed during this one-hour webinar.

The webinar was hosted by Dr. Rebecca Yang, a senior public policy analyst at the Workers Compensation Research Institute (WCRI). Yang discussed the Institute’s latest research (Designing Workers' Compensation Medical Fee Schedules, 2019, WCRI Medical Price Index for Workers' Compensation, 11th Edition, Hospital Outpatient Payment Index: Interstate Variations and Policy Analysis, 8th Edition) on the topic, which examines both medical professional services and hospital outpatient services, and took questions from the audience.

Questions Addressed:

• What are the different types of fee schedules that states use to regulate reimbursement for medical professional and hospital outpatient services?
• How do medical prices paid for professional and hospital outpatient services in your state compare with others?
• How are medical prices shaped by fee schedule policy choices?
• What is the impact of recent fee schedule reforms on medical prices paid?

This recorded webinar is $25 for Non-Members and FREE for WCRI Members, members of the press, legislators as well as their staff, and state public officials who make policy decisions regarding workers’ compensation. Although WCRI members can login to watch the webinar, press and policymakers should contact WCRI using the form below for a complimentary link to this recording.

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