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| Since 1984, the Maryland Workers' Compensation Educational Association ("MWCEA") has been bringing the Maryland workers' compensation community together at our annual conference, providing all professionals involved in the field of workers' compensation and related areas with a premier educational program. Our theme for 2003 is "Workers' Compensation and the New Economy" and will examine recent trends in the economy and their impact on the workers' compensation insurance market, and on the provision of medical treatment, benefits and services to injured workers. Our program will feature the Governor of the State of Maryland, nationally known experts in the workers' compensation area for both business and labor, leading orthopedic surgeons, and members of the Maryland Workers' Compensation Commission. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Keynote Speaker | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Bob Ehrlich grew up in Arbutus, Maryland. He excelled in academics and athletics, earning academic scholarships to the Gilman School in Baltimore and to Princeton University, where he was captain of the football team. He received his law degree from Wake Forest University and entered private practice with one of Baltimore's leading law firms. In 1987, at the age of 28, he was elected to the Maryland House of Delegates. He was elected to the United States Congress in 1995, where he served with distinction and held various leadership roles. In November of 2002, Bob Ehrlich was elected as Maryland's sixtieth governor, becoming the state's first Republican governor in thirty-six years. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Register online or by mail. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| On-Site Reg. Hours | Sunday, Sept. 21, 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm Monday, Sept. 22, 8:00 am - 12:00 noon Tuesday, Sept. 23, 8:00 am - 12:00 noon | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Payment | Credit card (AMX, Discover, Master Card & Visa) or Money Order. Cash payment (on-site only) is permitted but not encouraged. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Dietary | Special dietary requirements will be accommodated. Please give advanced (24 hours) notice. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Disabled | All hotels associated with the Conference comply with all ADA requirements to assist Conference attendees. Other services may be provided with advanced written notice (two weeks) to MWCEA 240-206-6007. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Hotels | MWCEA has arranged special room rates at all hotels associated with the Conference for attendees who make reservations on or before 9/1. A deposit is required and refundable with a minimum 72 hrs advanced cancellation. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Casual attire is acceptable for all functions. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Identification badges will be issued to all registrants, companions and exhibitors which will serve as admission for all conference activities. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Sponsored by AMM will be located on the upper level of the conference center. Send and receive e-mail and FAX messages. Check the message board regularly for phone messages and important announcements. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Continuing Education Credits | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| CME: LifeBridge Health is accredited by Med-Chi, the Maryland State Medical Society, to sponsor continuing medical education for physicians. LifeBridge Health designates this educational activity for credit hours in Category 1 credit towards the AMA Physician's Recognition Award.
Each physician should claim only those hours that he or she actually spent in the educational activity. All Sessions on September 22 and 23 are eligible for CME. Learning Objectives: At the conclusion of the conference, participants will be able to: 1) identify recent trends in workers' compensation from the perspective of the medical professional, business and labor; 2) understand the proposed changes to the Maryland Medical Fee Guide as well as policies for improving the billing and collection of medical fees; 3) obtain valuable information about new procedures for treating back injuries, advances in joint replacement and functional capacity evaluations; and 4) learn how ethical standards for vocational rehabilitation benefit injured workers. Information: Scott Brown, MD 410-601-5584. CRC, CDMS, CCM: Sign in and sign out daily at the CEU table located outside the lecture hall. Those who wish to qualify must attend all sessions each day; attendance monitored and strictly enforced. Pick up certificates daily following the last afternoon session. Information: Jody Malcolm 410-461-9649. MCRSP (CERTIFICATION FOR REHABILITATION SERVICE PROVIDER): The Maryland Workers' Compensation Commission will award one (1) MCRSP credit for each day of attendance at educational sessions during the 2003 MWCEA Conference. Important Instructions: (1) Pick Up certificate sign-in sheet each morning between 8:00 and 9:00 am at the continuing education registration table outside the main lecture hall, (2) return the completed certificate sign-in sheet to the continuing education registration table between 12:15 and 12:45 pm each day to receive your attendance certificate. Information: Fran Salbeck 410-864-5325. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Door prizes/Awards will be drawn and presented on Wednesday morning following the last presentation. Must be present to win. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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See you at the 2010 MWCEA Conference,
September 19 - 22, 2010.
Registration opens after January 1, 2010.
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