Some Say SCIF MPN Bodes Ill for System

State Compensation Insurance Fund last week confirmed that it will be incorporating the provision of durable medical equipment, translation services, transportation and pharmacy services in its medical provider network starting Nov. 1. Last month, SCIF sent out notices to service providers informing them that Express Scripts and Cypress Care/One Call Care Management are going to be part of the SCIF MPN "Enhanced Ancillary Network." SCIF spokeswoman Gina Simons said Friday that nearly 50% of SCIF's expenses for medical equipment, translation and transportation services...