Section 4616.5 Of Article 2.3. Medical Provider Networks From California Labor Code >> Division 4. >> Part 2. >> Chapter 2. >> Article 2.3.
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. (a) For purposes of this article, "employer" means a
self-insured employer, joint powers authority, or the state.
(b) For purposes of this article, "entity that provides physician
network services" means a medical network licensed by the Department
of Insurance or Department of Managed Health Care, or a third-party
claims adjusting organization licensed by the Department of Insurance
or certified by the Office of Self Insurance Plans, or a legal
entity that offers medical management and physician network services
within California.