The Second District Court of Appeal recently issued their decision on Valdez v. Zurich North America which involves in part, the admissibility of non-Medical Provider Network doctor's reports. It says in part that non-Medical Provider Network diagnosis, treatment and attendant reports which are paid for by the employee are admissible. This article offers one strategy to retain medical control under the Medical Provider Network while at the same time avoiding lengthy litigation over the admissibility of the employee's non-Medical Provider Network doctor's report.