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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration of a prior decision allowing an injured worker to receive treatment from a specialist outside her employer's Medical Provider Network (MPN). The Board clarified that an employee must treat with specialists within the MPN unless it can be demonstrated that the MPN lacks a qualified physician for the approved treatment. The employer's stipulation on weekly earnings remained unchallenged. The Board amended the original order to reflect this requirement for MPN treatment.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration of a prior decision allowing an injured worker to receive treatment from a specialist outside her employer's Medical Provider Network (MPN). The Board clarified that an employee must treat with specialists within the MPN unless it can be demonstrated that the MPN lacks a qualified physician for the approved treatment. The employer's stipulation on weekly earnings remained unchallenged. The Board amended the original order to reflect this requirement for MPN treatment.
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