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This case involves a dispute over the admissibility of medical reports from a physician outside the defendant's Medical Provider Network (MPN) and the subsequent award of temporary and permanent disability benefits. The Appeals Board rescinded the original decision due to unresolved issues regarding the proper establishment and notice of the MPN. The case is returned to the trial level for further proceedings to determine the validity of the MPN and the admissibility of the medical evidence. The WCJ must also clarify whether certain QME reports were admitted into evidence, as reliance on unadmitted evidence is improper.
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This case involves a dispute over the admissibility of medical reports from a physician outside the defendant's Medical Provider Network (MPN) and the subsequent award of temporary and permanent disability benefits. The Appeals Board rescinded the original decision due to unresolved issues regarding the proper establishment and notice of the MPN. The case is returned to the trial level for further proceedings to determine the validity of the MPN and the admissibility of the medical evidence. The WCJ must also clarify whether certain QME reports were admitted into evidence, as reliance on unadmitted evidence is improper.
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