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This case concerns the defendant's attempt to transfer the applicant's ongoing medical treatment into its Medical Provider Network (MPN). The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) granted reconsideration to address whether the applicant's condition qualifies as a "serious chronic condition" under Rule 9767.9, which would permit continued treatment outside the MPN. The Board rescinded the prior order and returned the matter for further proceedings to resolve this dispute. The WCAB noted that a designated physician's report indicating the need for ongoing care could prevent the MPN transfer.
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This case concerns the defendant's attempt to transfer the applicant's ongoing medical treatment into its Medical Provider Network (MPN). The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) granted reconsideration to address whether the applicant's condition qualifies as a "serious chronic condition" under Rule 9767.9, which would permit continued treatment outside the MPN. The Board rescinded the prior order and returned the matter for further proceedings to resolve this dispute. The WCAB noted that a designated physician's report indicating the need for ongoing care could prevent the MPN transfer.
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