1. Were the changes as pro-employer as “advertised” by the Legislators and Governor?

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2. Are all carpal tunnel cases now going to be worth 15% loss of use of the hand (on a hand now valued at 190 weeks instead of 205)?

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3. Is there any significance to the fact that the Act has now codified that an employee must prove that his injury (1) occurred in the course of and (2) arose out of his employment?

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4. Where are we at with Preferred Provider Programs?

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5. Will employers still use IMEs and URs? If yes, why?

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6. Will there have to be an impairment rating before the Arbitrator will approve a pro se settlement; the Arbitrator will approve a settlement where the parties are represented; or a case can proceed to hearing?

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7. What will be the real impact of the wage differential changes?

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8. If an employee fails a drug test can the case be denied or does the employer first have to obtain medical evidence of impairment?

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9. Will the changes regarding Arbitrators (both the changes to Arbitrators and the changes to the calls) have any positive impact for employers?

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10. Will the Fee Schedule Amendments really save money?

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