-------------------------------------- TUESDAY, OCTOBER 3 ------------------------------------- 7:00 a.m. - Noon REGISTRATION (Atrium Level) 7:00 - 9:00 a.m. CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST (Exhibits) 8:30 a.m. WELCOME & DAILY PRIZE DRAWING 8:45 - 10:00 a.m. Dust Bowl Blues Work Related Psychological Injuries The panel will discuss psychological conditions that result over time from physical injuries and those that occur without direct physical injury. Additionally, panelists will consider issues of a diagnosis from a medical point of view as well as presentation at hearing. Lastly, this seminar will consider how to evaluate and what to expect from impairment ratings and potential outcomes for permanent partial disability and settlement. Moderators: Brian D. Katzenberg, Esq., Cohen, Snyder, Eisenberg & Katzenberg, P.A. Panel: Erin Synder, Esq., Cohen, Snyder, Eisenberg & Katzenberg, P.A. Carlos Nieto, Esq. Law Office of Jacqueline Kramer (Selective Insurance House Counsel) Aaron R. Noonberg, PhD Commissioner: Hon. Kathleen A. Evans 9:30 a.m. Getting the Worker Back in the Saddle A panel discussion about challenges faced by case managers, adjusters, and vocational rehabilitation. Moderators: Eric Buchner, MD, Sinai Hospital and Matthew D. Gordon, Esq., Law Office of Mitchel M. Gordon Panel: Sarah Cunningham, BS, WCP, Chesapeake Employers’ Insurance Breakout Room Part 1: Are You New to the Rodeo? A Hearing Boot Camp for Compensability Cases This breakout room is designed for newer workers’ compensation attorneys with a focus on trying accidental injury and occupational disease compensability Commission cases. Hear from the Commissioners and experienced attorneys about exhibits needed and specific questions that should be addressed for the purposes of building your case or defense. Moderator: Lyndsey B. Meninger, Esq., MBA, Chesapeake Employers’ Insurance Company/Injured Workers’ Insurance Fund Panel: Michael Dailey, Esq., Schmidt, Dailey, and O’Neill, LLC Charles Schultz, Esq., Berman, Sobin, and Gross, LLP Commissioners: Hon. Morrisann Martin and Hon. Delia T. Schadt 10:30 a.m. PORTHAWARD 10:45 a.m. EXHIBITOR BREAK 11:15 a.m. Taking the Bull by its Horns with Vocational Rehabilitation Stephanie Dubicki, CRC, MCRSP/MS, Allegiant Managed Care Kelly Barben, BSN, RN, CCM, First Rehabilitation Resources 9:30 a.m. Our guest panel will discuss advanced vocational rehabilitation skills to get those problem cases back on track. Topics such as motivating claimants, tailoring services to mitigate barriers, communicating clear expectations, and knowing how and when to end vocational rehabilitation services will be addressed. Panel members will also share success stories and the factors that led to positive outcomes. Moderator: Shelby Dubato, MSW, LCSW-C, CRC, CLCP, CCM, CDMS, MalcolmDubato, LLC Panel: Samantha Kieley, MA, CRC, CDMS, CCM, First Rehabilitation Resources Daniel Lentscher, CAM, PT Defense: Sheri Tirocchi, Esq., GodwinTirocchi, LLC
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