California AB1498 aims to address the shortage of medical treatment for workplace injuries in the San Joaquin Valley region.

California AB1498 adds Section 4617 to the Labor Code to create a statewide medical provider network database for injured workers in the San Joaquin Valley region. This database includes physicians willing to treat workplace injuries in Fresno, Kern, Kings, Madera, Merced, San Joaquin, Stanislaus, and Tulare counties. The bill requires physicians to be in good standing with the Medical Board of California, agree to bill according to the official medical fee schedule, and practice in accordance with workers' compensation system rules.

California AB1498 aims to address the shortage of medical treatment for workplace injuries in the San Joaquin Valley region.

California AB1498 adds Section 4617 to the Labor Code to create a statewide medical provider network database for injured workers in the San Joaquin Valley region. This database includes physicians willing to treat workplace injuries in Fresno, Kern, Kings, Madera, Merced, San Joaquin, Stanislaus, and Tulare counties. The bill requires physicians to be in good standing with the Medical Board of California, agree to bill according to the official medical fee schedule, and practice in accordance with workers' compensation system rules.