Reducing defense costs for workers' comp claims. State law governs the amount of money healthcare providers may charge for copying medical records. (Photo: Shutterstock)

Is evaluating a claimant's medical records and billings a part of your claims handling process? If so, you understand how costly it can be to obtain such records — particularly when those materials are voluminous.

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