Examines the performance of Pennsylvania1s workers1 compensation system, focusing on benefits and compensation, workplace safety, medical care, and dispute resolution. The authors find that the system performs fairly well relative to other states, but that it faces challenges in improving safety and in dealing with rising health care costs. The authors discuss future policy options, emphasizing the need for more and better performance data.
FiguresTablesSummaryCh. 1 Introduction 1Ch. 2 Benefits, Employer Costs, and Compensation 7Ch. 3 Safety 17Ch. 4 Medical Care 29Ch. 5 Dispute Resolution 41Ch. 6 Discussion 51Bibliography 57