The study compares prices paid for medical services across 36 states from 2008 to 2024, representing 88% of workers’ comp benefits in the U.S.
The study compares prices paid for medical services across 36 states from 2008 to 2024, representing 88% of workers’ comp benefits in the U.S.
A total of 14 reports capture workers’ comp data from 2018-2023 for 18 states, with information on medical payments and other metrics.
Approximately 38.8% of claims had one or more comorbidities, based on an analysis of 930,000 claims with at least 7 days lost time across 32 states.
While pharmacy payments are dropping, physician dispensing remains high.
Mega claims – with losses over $2 million – represent less than 0.1% of claims, but over 2% of total loss dollars.
The report the rising cost of physician services, the largest category of medical spending in workers’ comp.
According to claim data from the CWCI, in 2024 dermatological agents made up 12.6% of prescriptions and 18.9% of drug spend.
A new WCRI report reviews claim costs, medical payments, prescription payments, and more.
Healthe attended the August 1st webinar to capture key findings.
High-cost claims are defined as the top 5% of medical payments within 36 months of injury.
