Reducing medical costs can be one of the most effective ways to control the high price of Workers' Compensation programs, according to Marsh. Medical services now contribute to more than 60% of Workers' Comp claims, in part due to two cost drivers: physician dispensing and compounded drugs.
Below, a summary of findings from Marsh, the California Workers' Compensation Institute and insurer WC Accident Fund Holdings. Click image to enlarge.
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