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2012 MWCEA
Conference

Oct 14-17
2012
Monday,
Sept. 20
REGISTRATION (Atrium Level)
Sunday, Sept. 19, 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Monday, Sept. 20, 8:00 am - 12:00 noon
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 20
8:30 - 8:45 am
OPENING REMARKS (Crystal Ballroom)

PRESIDENT'S WELCOME      
Joe Jagielski, Esq., Law Offices of Joe Jagielski
8:45 - 9:15 am
How Will Economic Trends Affect Marylands' Labor Market

We are excited to have Anirban Basu as our keynote speaker. He is Chairman & CEO of Sage Policy Group, Inc., an economic and policy consulting firm in Baltimore, Maryland. He will discuss how economic trends will affect Maryland's Labor Market, employment opportunities, projected workers' compensation claims and workers' compensation costs.
Speaker: Aniban Basu, Sage Policy Group, Inc.

9:15 - 10:00 am
Where is the Best Place to File a Claim and the Worst Place to Defend One?

Maryland Workers' Compensation Commission Chairman Aumann will lead a distinguished panel of Adjudicators from neighboring jurisdictions in addressing noteworthy differences in benefits and medical care throughout the region.
Speakers: Honorable R. Karl Aumann, Maryland
Honorable Elizabeth Crum, Pennsylvania
Honorable Linda Jory, District of Columbia
Honorable Roger Williams, Virginia

10:00 - 10:15 am
BREAK

10:15 - 11:15 am
Knee Replacements: Ins and Outs

Peter Jay, M.D. discusses who is an appropriate candidate for total knee replacement. When is a total knee replacement causally connected to the accidental injury? What are recognized risks of a total knee replacement and how can they be avoided?
Moderator: Alex Katzenberg, Esq., Cohen, Snyder, Eisenberg
& Katzenberg, P.A.
Speaker: Dr. Peter Jay, OrthoMaryland

11:15 am -
12:30 pm
Best and Worst Ways To Get Your Settlement Approved

Do I really need an allocation? Do I have to agree to reimburse Medicare for conditional payments? Why does it matter how old the claimant is? Will we ever get our settlement agreement approved without a hearing?
Moderator: Benjamin Boscolo, Esq., ChasenBoscolo
Claimant: Kevin Clasing, Esq., Schmidt, Dailey & O'Neill
Defense: Kimberly Rhodes, Esq., Franklin & Prokopik
The Honorable Lauren A. Sfekas

12:30 - 12:45 pm
BREAK

12:45 - 1:45 pm
New VR Rules & Regulations: Best Practices Just Got Better!

Lunch & Learn Sponsored By Julie Howar of Rehab at Work
Join us for an interactive lunch and learn seminar to review the practical application of the new VR Rules & Regs. Learn the steps in the VR Practitioner/Provider selection process. Learn how to complete all the forms. Hear the WCC response to your FAQ'S. If you still have questions we have an open microphone and this is the forum for you.
Moderator: Jody Malcolm, Malcolm & Associates, LLC
Speakers: The Honorable Cynthia Miraglia
The Honorable Jeffrey Herwig
Regina Brown, Maryland Workers' Compensation Commission

2:00 - 3:00 pm
Debunking Myths On The Best and Worst Practices In Setting Reserves on a Workers' Compensation Claim

An underwriter will explain how reserving decisions affect workers' compensation costs. Hear from a claims professional about how reserving decisions affect the daily handling of claims.
Moderator: Lance Montour, Esq., Humphries, McAleer & McLaughlin
Speakers: Christine Wounaris, Travelers Claims
Mike Schaffer, Claims Manager Corvel

3:00 pm following educational sessions
COED VOLLEYBALL

On the Clarion Resort Hotel beach front.
Sponsored by the Joint Task Force
on Injured Workers' Rehabilitation.

 

 

9:00 pm - 12:00 am
CASINO AND KARAOKE!
Entertainment for Everyone

It's a night of high notes! Use MWCEA money and be a high roller at the gaming tables or try hitting the high notes with Karoke, while enjoying beer and wine, sponsored by Chasen & Boscolo. Win special casino prizes or be the life of the party; no matter which way you roll the dice, you are guaranteed a great time!


See you at the 2012 MWCEA Conference,
Sunday, October 14 – Wednesday, October 17, 2012.
Registration will open after January 1, 2012.



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