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Learning Objectives
NCCI Oklahoma Update: Stephanie Paswaters will present information gathered by the National Council on Compensation Insurance (NCCI) for the state of Oklahoma. NCCI gathers data, analyzes industry trends, provides objective insurance rate and loss cost recommendations, and key insights. These activities, combined with a comprehensive set of tools and services make NCCI a trusted source for workers compensation information. This session will focus on countrywide and state specific regulatory trends in Workers Compensation including: Proposed/Enacted State and Federal Legislation, System Cost Driver, and NCCI research and publications.
Civil Monetary Penalties: Sid Wong will be presenting on section 111 Civil Monetary Penalties, MSAs and Medicare set-asides. This presentation will cover the following learning objectives: MSP Level Set Industry Updates Medicare Advantage Plan Conditional Payment Recovery Changes to Evidence Based MSAs and non-submission cases
Appeals: Commissioner Scott Biggs leads a discussion on 85A O.S. 2(9)(b)(5) with the goal of providing further clarification and address the confusion surrounding this section of the law. This presentation will follow the following learning objectives: Amendments and Legislative Intent Discussion of relevant cases What the Commission wants to see in the evidence
A Better Life Than Mediation: Legal mediators Jacque Dean, Dana Dish, Brad McClure, and Bryce Hill will lead a discussion on the Oklahoma Workers Compensation Commissions Mediation program. They will outline how mediation can lead to better outcomes through avoiding costly and time-consuming court cases using mediations. Attendees will come away with a better understanding of what the mediations program is and how they can use it to get their cases settled quickly.
Judicial Update Chief Administrative Law Judge Shane Curtin: Judge Curtin provides his tips and advice for the efficient use of the Pre- Hearing Conference and Party Produced Orders. This will cover five learning objectives: How Pre-hearing Conference Docketing Works Appropriate Announcements Party Produced Orders Urgent Hearings Common Mistakes
Feet are Made for Walking: Dr. Paul Kammerlocher covers one of the most common foot related injuries, Plantar Fasciitis. He will also cover common traumatic foot injuries including calcaneus fractures, ankle sprains, tibial pilons, and Lisfranc Fractures. Attendees will learn: Plantar Fasciitis- Pathophysiology, Treatment and Workers Compensation Ramifications Calcaneus Fractures- Prognostication, Treatment and Workers Compensation Ramifications Tibial Pilon Fractures- Prognostication Treatment and Workers Compensation Ramifications Lisfranc Injury- Prognostication Treatment and Workers Compensation Ramifications
Slap Tears Diagnosis to Management: Dr. Mac Moore will cover one of the most common workers comp injuries, the slap tear. Attendees will learn five main objectives from this presentation. The Anatomy What it is How is it Hurt How to Diagnose Management Rehab and return to work
Administrative Law Judge Panel Presentation: This panel Presentation by the WCC Administrative Law Judges will cover these main learning objectives: Practical Tips Discovery & evidence Hearings Settlements Legislative Updates Questions
Ethics Presentation: Chief Justice Noma Gurich will give her Judicial Ethics Presentation covering current topics for lawyers and judges. The sections will include: Oklahoma Council on Judicial Complaints 20 O.S. 1651-1663; Rules are found in the appendix following the statutes Oklahoma Court on the Judiciary Ethical Use of Facebook by Judges Substance Abuse and Mental Health Attorney Discipline Marijuana And Professional Ethics
Shoulders and Knees: Dr. R. Garrett Steinmetz will present on common shoulder and knee injuries. Attendees will learn five main objectives from this presentation. The Anatomy What it is How is it Hurt How to Diagnose Management Rehab and return to work