MWCEA, Inc. 2010 Annual Conference Program Agenda

Maryland Workers' Compensation Educational Association, Inc.

2010 Conference Program Agenda

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Tuesday,
Sept. 21

REGISTRATION (Atrium Level)

Sunday, Sept. 19, 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Monday, Sept. 20, 8:00 am - 12:00 noon

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21

9:00 - 10:00 am

When Is It Good News That the Claimant Is Treating With a Chiropractor?

This panel will address the evolution of both chiropractic care and the community's perception of that care. Dr. Sokloff, the Baltimore Ravens' team chiropractor, will address the perception that chiropractic is costly and medically ineffective in workers' compensation cases.

Moderator:	Dr. Chuck Thorne, DC, Multi-Speciality Health Care
Speakers:	Dr. Alan K. Sokoloff, D.A.C.B.S.P.,Yalich Clinic Frank Lipschultz, Esq. Lipschultz and Miller, P.A.

10:00 - 10:15 am

UPDATE - KIDS CHANCE OF MARYLAND / BREAK

10:15 - 11:15 am

How Can Vocational Rehabiltation Make a Bad Case Good?

Experienced vocational rehabilitation providers explain how to positively impact an injured worker who is seriously injured, has had prior rehabilitation failures or is resistant to return to work . How the new vocational rehabilitation regulations will make this easier.

Moderator:	Maija Jackson, Esq., Franklin Prokopik
Speakers:	Carole M. Upman, RN, MA, CRC, CCM, CDMS, Chesapeake Disability Management The Honorable Jeffrey C. Herwig Sheila Capizzi, Restore Rehabilitation Mark Dennis, Genex Services

11:15 am - 12:15 pm

GOTCHA! Best and Worst Surveillance Practices

This panel will provide an entertaining presentation on effective gathering and use of surveillance in a workers' compensation claim. Popcorn will be provided.

Moderator:	James Forrester, Esq., Semmes, Bowen & Semmes
Speakers:	The Honorable Patty G. Adams Alan Dark, Titan Investigative Alliance, LLC

12:15 - 1:30 pm

LUNCH ON YOUR OWN

1:30 - 2:30 pm

Best Use of Medical Disability Guides in Controlling Costs

Medical Disability Guides predict nature, duration and cost of treatment for work-related injuries and illnesses. This panel will inform attendees what the disability guides are and how to use them to control claim costs.

Moderator:	Heather Kraus, Esq., Semmes, Bowen & Semmes
Speakers:	Pearl Monroe, Managed Care Innovations, LLC Kimberly Dennison, PMA Insurance Group

1:30 pm

KIDS' CHANCE GOLF TOURNAMENT

Click here for the Golf Tournament Registration and Sponsorship flyer!

9:00 pm - 12:30 am

CONFERENCE GALA

Bring your dancing shoes, flower power and join your colleagues and friends for live music by MWCEA's very own band!

See you at the 2010 MWCEA Conference,
September 19 - 22, 2010.
Registration now open >>

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