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The Division of Workers’ Compensation (Division) will be conducting a one-day public meeting to receive comments related to possible changes to the Ambulatory Surgical Center (ASC) Reimbursement Manual, including revisions regarding maximum reimbursement allowances established for specific procedure codes, electronic billing policies for payors and payees, and the Florida Workers’ Compensation Uniform Medical Treatment/Status Reporting Form (DWC-25). The morning session is scheduled from 9:30 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. and will focus on what changes, if any, should be made to the ASC Reimbursement Manual. The Division will be seeking input on potential recommendations that may be submitted to the Three Member Panel for consideration. The afternoon session will begin at 1:30 p.m. and end at 4:30 p.m. The first part of the afternoon session will be devoted to receiving feedback on the electronic billing environment in workers’ compensation in Florida. The Division was asked by the Three Member Panel to gather information from the stakeholders about the benefits and costs of electronic billing systems and to develop an action plan with the goal of determining whether to mandate electronic billing. During the second part of the afternoon session, the Division would like to receive comments about the use and effectiveness of the DWC-25 and any recommendations to improve the form.