CWCI: Functional Restoration Program Claims Almost 60% More Expensive

The California Workers' Compensation Institute reported that claims involving functional restoration programs were almost 60% more expensive than common claims, with average medical costs twice as high and indemnity costs 28% higher. Functional restoration programs are a multi-disciplinary approach to treat chronic pain and improve patient function when injuries don't respond to traditional therapies.  CWCI said these claims averaged $234,003, about 59.3% more than the control group. Medical spending averaged $127,816, nearly twice the $64,062 for controls, while outpatient cost...