Pursuant to s. 440.13(12)(a), F.S., the Three-Member Panel is required to annually adopt schedules of maximum reimbursement allowances for physicians, hospital inpatient care, hospital outpatient care, ambulatory surgical centers, work-hardening ...

 

DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES
Division of Worker's Compensation

The Division of Workers’ Compensation announces a public meeting to which all persons are invited.
DATE AND TIME: Tuesday, December 11, 2012, 1:00 p.m.
PLACE: Room 116, Larson Bldg., 200 E. Gaines St., Tallahassee, Florida
GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: Pursuant to s. 440.13(12)(a), F.S., the Three-Member Panel is required to annually adopt schedules of maximum reimbursement allowances for physicians, hospital inpatient care, hospital outpatient care, ambulatory surgical centers, work-hardening programs, and pain programs. Specifically, the Three-Member Panel will consider:
• Adoption of a methodology for reimbursing hospitals 60% and 75% of usual and customary charges for outpatient services.
• Re-adoption of the schedule of per-diem rates for hospital inpatient care or a revision to the current schedule of rates.
• Re-adoption of the ambulatory surgical center schedule of rates.
• Re-adoption of the 2012 Health Care Provider Reimbursement Manual, which is still pending ratification by the Legislature.
Additionally, the Three-Member Panel will review and issue the 2013 Biennial Report to the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives pursuant to s. 440.13(12)(e)4., F.S.
A copy of the agenda may be obtained by contacting: Sam Willis at [phone].
Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations to participate in this workshop/meeting is asked to advise the agency at least 5 days before the workshop/meeting by contacting: Denielle Petty at [phone]. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the agency using the Florida Relay Service, [phone] (TDD) or [phone] (Voice).
For more information, you may contact: Sam Willis at [phone].