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Why are medical costs so much higher on workers compensation injuries compared to the same injury that isnt work-comp related?

April 26, 2017costs injuries injury medical workers compensation

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Why are medical costs so much higher on workers compensation injuries compared to the same injury that isnt work-comp related?

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Treatment for work-related injuries tends to be longer than other types of injuries. Although MEM negotiates discounts with medical providers to keep claims costs low, the length of treatment still makes the overall cost higher than injuries that arent work related.