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13th Annual National Workers' Compensation and Disability Conference® & Expo

Risk & Insurance, Sept 1, 2004

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IDM3: Integrated Disability Management: Lessons Learned

Pamela Norley, Senior VP, Fidelity Investments, Merrimack, NH

Robert J. Peterson, Executive VP, National Director of Client Development, Sedgwick Claims Management, Memphis, Tenn.

Panel of Employers

With medical costs skyrocketing in recent years and the growing interest in operating efficiencies and in improving responsiveness and ease of access for claimants, employers are increasingly turning to integrated disability management (IDM) efforts. How are they doing this and what can you learn from them? In this session, find out about recent IDM applications, get examples of the issues employers have considered in making the decision for IDM and learn the challenges employers have addressed in implementing IDM programs in their businesses.

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Thursday, Nov. 18

Concurrent Seminars

KI2: Soft Tissue Neck and Back Injuries: Real or Not?

Dr. David Cooper, Orthopedic Surgeon, The Knee Center Wilkes-Barre, Pa.

One-third of everyone over age 30 has a positive MRI, with no history of any injury. When a soft tissue and disc injury occurs to the neck or lower back, it plagues not only the patient, but the claim examiner and the attorneys involved. This session will be invaluable for anyone interested in how to fairly and objectively evaluate soft tissue injuries to the neck and lower back. You'll learn about the anatomy and how to differentiate the truly injured from the symptom magnifier.

Double-Session!

LI3: You Are on Trial: Cross Examination of the Expert Orthopedic Witness (Part I)

Nick Avgerinos, Esq., Capron & Avgerinos, P.C., Chicago

George Andros, Arbitrator. Illinois Industrial Commission, Chicago

Dr. John Cherf, Neurologic and Orthopedic Institute of Chicago

Thomas P. Cronin, Esq., Schiff and Hulbert, Chicago

James Hulbert, Esq., Partner, Schiff and Hulbert, Chicago

Dr. John Stogin, Orthopedic Surgeon, Chicago Hand Surgery

Want to see a workers' compensation trial from start to finish? Using a mock hearing format, this seminar demonstrates a trial and appeal. You'll see how expert medical testimony is presented in a workers' compensation trial. During this double session, workers' comp attorneys will present testimony, and question and cross-examine shoulder experts. They'll try to uncover the truth about an injury by questioning the physicians on causation, the extent of disability and the ability of the claimant to return to work. Later, in part two of the session, the attorneys will present oral arguments on appeal. The audience will decide the case and have the opportunity to question the participants.

SEMINARS 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

CM4: Medicare Set-asides: The Inside Story

Jim Pocius, Shareholder, Marshall, Dennehey, Warner, Coleman & Googin. Scranton, Pa.

If you're involved in settling workers' comp cases, this is a must-attend session! Medicare Set-asides have become the bane of many workers' comp claims handlers in recent years. Find out what the regulations are, the latest government guidance, how the time and monetary limits were set--and what it all means to you. Get practical tips from Mr. Pocius, who has been intimately involved in negotiations with Medicare to obtain the guidance that has been--and continues to be issued.

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13th Annual National Workers' Compensation and Disability Conference® & Expo

Risk & Insurance, Sept 1, 2004

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