2018 WI WC Forum Session Presentations

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OSHA Reporting – Update and Strategies An overview of OSHA recording and how this differs from reporting worker’s compensation injuries. The new requirements for OSHA electronic reporting, with an emphasis on the importance of correct reporting, will be discussed. Learn how both the recent and the proposed rule changes to OSHA effect both your business and your client’s business. OSHA Presentation

Using Data to Help Prevent Worker’s Compensation Claims/Incidents and Lower the MOD Walk through proven methods of utilizing historical incident reports, benchmarking, and safety trainings to lower an experience MOD and ultimately reduce insurance costs. This discussion will show that knowing your numbers enables you to develop a custom safety plan to reduce your exposures and achieve desired results. Data Presentation

Handling Hearing Loss Claims: Medical and Legal Perspectives These presentations cover the medical and legal aspects of hearing loss claims. They share tips regarding analyzing an audiogram and noise studies. They will also discuss how to obtain an effective record review or IME, what differentiates hearing loss claims from other injury cases, and dealing with litigated claims. Hearing Loss Legal Presentation Hearing Loss Medical Presentation

The SI Joint – An Undiagnosed Cause of Low Back Pain In this presentation, Dr. Frank addresses the incidence and prevalence of SI joint pain in today’s workforce along with common mechanisms of injury. Additionally, he will provide best practices regarding diagnosis and treatment of the condition, including the use of a surgical fusion performed with a minimally invasive technique using I Fuse sacroiliac joint fusion implants from the SI bone. Dr. Frank will also discuss the results of multiple clinical research trials which compare surgical treatment of SI joint pain to nonsurgical treatment. SI Joint Presentation

Worker’s Compensation Fraud Department and Prosecutions This presentation provides an update on how the Wisconsin Department of Justice is managing worker’s compensation fraud using a program designed to pursue and prosecute cases. It will give an overview of the fraud program, how it can be used, real-life case examples, along with an explanation of the tools needed to successfully investigate and prosecute fraud. Worker’s Compensation Fraud Presentation

Guo Technique: Thread Carpal Tunnel Release This presentation will educate on the latest medical advancement to treat carpal tunnel syndrome. Dr. Guo explaine how this ultra-minimally invasive procedure is accomplished and how it may provide advantages to the injured worker and the carrier through a rapid recovery process. This is an opportunity to learn about a procedure being pioneered in Wisconsin. Guo Technique Presentation

The Future is Now! Revolutionizing Medicine Through the Use of Pharmacogenetics This dynamic presentation will explain pharmacogenetics which uses DNA to personalize treatment plans and explore how this process can be used to help lower claim exposure. Ms. Cofield and Ms. Kosicek will provide real-life examples of how pharmacogenetics has been used to curb opioid use, aid in the prescription of medication, and lower the cost of Medicare Set-Aside trusts. Pharmacogenetics Presentation