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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board dismissed the defendant's petition for reconsideration because it sought review of a non-final order. The WCJ's finding of inadequate medical provider network (MPN) notice did not determine the applicant's entitlement to treatment outside the MPN. Such a determination requires a further finding that the lack of notice resulted in a denial of medical care. Therefore, the petition was dismissed as premature, with the Board noting it would have denied removal on its merits if treated as such.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board dismissed the defendant's petition for reconsideration because it sought review of a non-final order. The WCJ's finding of inadequate medical provider network (MPN) notice did not determine the applicant's entitlement to treatment outside the MPN. Such a determination requires a further finding that the lack of notice resulted in a denial of medical care. Therefore, the petition was dismissed as premature, with the Board noting it would have denied removal on its merits if treated as such.
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