By Stephen Sullivan, Managing Editor
Today’s issue of WorkCompRecap features the release of some new research from CWCI indicating that treatment by network physicians is becoming increasingly prevalent in California workers’ compensation. According to CWCI’s new report, nearly 80% of first-year physician-based outpatient medical services for 2010 California work injuries was provided by physicians who are part of a medical network compared to just over 50% in 2004.
Having reviewed data from more than one million claims for California work injuries occurring between 2004 and Q3 of 2011, CWCI noted that the trend has grown steadily since 2004 legislative reforms extended medical control for employers that offer Medical Provider Networks (MPNs).
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