Flash Report: Final MPN Regs A Go

The Division of Workers Compensation approves the final regulations implementing the Medical Provider Networks after working out the kinks through several comment periods. The MPN regulations are effective Sept. 15.Considered one of the crown jewels from the last round of workers comp reform, the California workers comp industry hopes that the expanding use of MPNs will both guaranty the quality of medical care to injured workers and control medical costs.MPNs allow employers to con