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Changes in Indiana Workers’ Comp System Aimed at Slowing Rise in Medical Costs per Claim

As in other states with no restrictions on pricing in the workers’ compensation system, medical costs per claim are high and are rising in Indiana, according to a recent study by the Workers’ Compensation Research Institute in Cambridge, Mass. Hospital …

Medical Costs for Injured Workers Rising in Indiana

The costs of medical care for injured workers in Indiana have been growing rapidly at an annual rate of 8 percent, a faster growth rate than most states in a 16-state study by the Workers Compensation Research Institute (WCRI). The …