Supporters of Statewide Network Proposal Hope Study Plan Doesn't Stop Push for Improvements

California workers’ comp carriers and employer groups are breathing a sigh of relief after a legislative proposal to create a statewide medical provider network was shelved for a study, while some providers and injured worker advocates expressed concern that the recent amendments could delay or extinguish talks about improving the system for all stakeholders. Assemblywoman Eloise Reyes, D-San Bernardino, earlier this week amended Assembly Bill 1465 by removing language that would have required the Division of Workers’ Compensation to create the California Medical Provider Netw...