Obamacare may lead to more soft tissue workers’ comp claims in Colorado
A recent study finds that soft tissue conditions approved for workers’ comp coverage may increase by almost a third due to Obamacare. The passage of Obamacare has led to many changes, including an increase in the use of flat-fee health plans. These plans allow health care providers to receive a set amount of compensation for each patient, regardless of the type of care provided. This is in contrast to the fee-for-service system, which compensates physicians based on the “individual service rendered.” A recent study by the Workers Compensation Research Institute (WCRI) states that the increase in flat-fee plans will likely…
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