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This case concerns an injured worker's claim that the defendant's Medical Provider Network (MPN) was invalid, entitling him to outside medical treatment. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board affirmed the finding that a valid MPN existed. The Board determined that the applicant failed to prove the MPN lacked sufficient providers within the required access standards. Therefore, the applicant was not entitled to treatment outside the MPN at the defendant's expense, though they could use Dr. Bernstein at their own cost.
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This case concerns an injured worker's claim that the defendant's Medical Provider Network (MPN) was invalid, entitling him to outside medical treatment. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board affirmed the finding that a valid MPN existed. The Board determined that the applicant failed to prove the MPN lacked sufficient providers within the required access standards. Therefore, the applicant was not entitled to treatment outside the MPN at the defendant's expense, though they could use Dr. Bernstein at their own cost.
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