“MPN independent medical review” is a mechanism for resolving disputes between injured workers and treating physicians within the medical provider network (MPN) concerning a diagnosis or treatment recommendation. This mechanism is not triggered until after the third opinion (MPN) physician renders his or her determination. For more information on MPNs, see
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Workers' Compensation
- Basics of the Workers' Compensation System
- Health Care Organizations (HCOs) (2017)
- Medical Provider Networks
- Medical-Legal Evaluations, Reports, and Payment
- MPN Independent Medical Review (2017)
- Qualified Medical Evaluators (QMEs) Requirements and Responsibilities
- Spinal Surgery Second Opinion Process (2014)
- Treating Physicians Obligations and Reports
- Treating Physicians Payment for Treatment
- Utilization Review
- Workers' Compensation Advertising (2016)
- Workers' Compensation Fraud Identifying, Reporting and Responding to Suspected Fraud
- Workers' Compensation Subpoenas
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MPN Independent Medical Review (2017)
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