Posts Tagged ‘Independent Medical Review’
Understanding Independent Medical Reviews: A Guide for Injured Workers in California
In the vast landscape of California’s workers’ compensation system, injured workers often find themselves navigating a maze of procedures, paperwork, and legal jargon. One of the most pivotal tools in this journey is the Independent Medical Review (IMR). This article aims to shed light on the intricacies of IMRs, offering a comprehensive guide for those…
Read More...Navigating the Medical Provider Network: A Guide to Requesting Consulting Physicians in California
The Medical Provider Network (MPN) in California plays a pivotal role in workers’ compensation cases. Understanding the rights and processes within an MPN is essential for injured employees seeking medical opinions. Labor Code 4616.3(c) establishes a process that allows injured employees to obtain second and third opinions from physicians within an MPN, a vital aspect…
Read More...Workers Compensation Independent Medical Review Process
Workers Compensation Independent Medical Review Process – After a work related injury, the injured person should be permitted to see a doctor at an industrial clinic within the workers’ compensation insurance network. The physician within the network is known as an MPN doctor. That MPN doctor will request needed treatment to cure or relieve the effects…
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