Workers' Compensation is more challenging than ever before. Payers are continually navigating a delicate balance between ensuring that injured workers receive appropriate treatment and cost containment. Many of the headlines we see related to cost controls are focused on medical costs. And, while this remains critical, it's also important to bring attention to the costs associated with managing indemnity payments.
As a payer, do you know what is actually driving up costs of administering indemnity payments to injured workers? Test yourself below by determining which statements are a myth or a reality.
Myth or Reality: An increase in remote workers has an insignificant impact on indemnity payment processing.
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