| 2017 Forum Presentations | |
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| Coordinating Compliance with ADA,FMLA,WFEA and Worker’s Compensation in Dealing with the Injured Employee This program will discuss various options and strategies for employers to consider when trying to accommodate and manage employees with work restrictions under the FMLA, the ADA, the WFEA and worker’s compensation laws. Coordinating Compliance Presentation |
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| Where Do Hernias Come From? This presentation will explore the different types of hernias and what causes them. Research and case study discussions will generally make the point that inguinal hernias are rarely work related, and prevention is difficult from an employer’s perspective. Learn how to apply the provided information and the Meade-McCarthy Standards to effectively manage a claim, and prevent mistakenly considering hernias as work related. Hernias Presentation |
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| Best Practices – Dealing With Worker’s Compensation Claims Learn from representatives of 3 leading Wisconsin companies as they share their strategies and experiences in surviving and thriving at handling worker’s compensation costs in their workplaces. Best Practices Presentation |
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| Under and Over Treatment of Upper Extremity Disorders Unfortunately elbow to wrist injuries are often over treated or misdiagnosed. What can be done to make the proper diagnosis? This presentation will address key information to be aware of for these types of injuries including when an Independent Medical Examination (IME) should be considered. Over Treatment Presentation |
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| Brain Retraining – Recovering memory and executive function after a brain injury. Brain injuries are some of the toughest claims we face. This session will address the core function impacted by an injury, identify potential problems in recovery, provide practical application of rehabilitation principles and design a path for re-integration into the educational community or workforce. Brain Training 101 Presentation |
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| Work Comp Eye Claims – What You Need To See This presentation is intended to assist anyone evaluating worker’s compensation eye claims. Eye anatomy, mechanism of vision and testing of visual function will all be taught so as to serve as a foundation for the participants. This will be followed by a potpourri of eye injury cases that will include the complete evaluation and assessment of each case. MBS Presentation |
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| MSA – Don’t make them harder than they have to be. Attend this practical presentation on Medicare Set-Asides. Mr. Anders will provide easy to understand and informative information on dealing with Medicare and MSA issues. Get ready for the lightbulb to go off in your head! MSA Presentation |
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| WC Legal Update Attorney Riegel will provide an update on recent case law affecting our workers compensation system and the legislative proposals at the WCAC. Learn what, if any, impact last year’s statutory changes had on our system and what recent decisions may determine the future of Wisconsin’s “Grand Bargain”. Case Law Update 2017 Presentation Case Law Update |
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| Making Medical History: How stem cells can restore function in spinal cord injury patients Dr. Kurpad will discuss his groundbreaking research and clinical study on using stem cells to improve neurological function and reduce the amount of disability in spinal cord injury patients. He’ll present the case of one young man in his study who regained two levels of function and motor skills following an injury to the C5-6 level of his spine. You’ll learn how and why regaining levels of neurological function impacts the patient’s quality of life and ability to work. Michele Albers, a life care planner, will also discuss how gaining levels of neurological function financially impacts a worker’s compensation claim involving a spinal cord injury. Spinal Presentation |
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