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The Three-Member Panel will consider testimony and comments regarding the proposed adoption of Medicare’s Outpatient Prospective Payment System in concert with determined payment adjustment factors as the methodology for reimbursing hospitals 60% and 75% of usual and customary charges for outpatient services provided to Florida’s injured workers. The proposed reimbursement methodology is for the purpose of amending Rule 69L-7.501, F.A.C. Additionally, the Three-Member Panel will provide guidance for development of the 2009 biennial report to the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives pursuant to subsection 440.13(12)(e)4., Florida Statutes.