Issue 148 - June 2024
NEWS: WORTHY
Save the Date for the Workers’ Compensation Symposium
By Jeff Rush, Workers’ Compensation Program ManagerThe program comprises six presentations highlighting emerging issues and important topics in workers’ compensation. “This year’s Symposium includes several presenters our members have not heard from before, and they’ll be addressing a wide variety of topics that impact the workers’ compensation system,” said Jeff Rush, workers’ compensation program manager.
Schedule highlights include:
9:45 a.m., Leann Farlander from Athens Managed Care will discuss utilization review and how this service helps provide appropriate medical care to employees.
10:15 a.m., Dr. Taha Ahmad and Joan Salemme will discuss workplace wellness and some of the steps employers can take to reduce the frequency of mental health claims.
11:00 a.m., Gideon Baum from the California Workers’ Compensation Institute will share lessons learned from his years of working in the State Capitol and provide an update on this year’s legislative activity.
11:45 a.m., Kevin Fritzsche from Athens Administrators will provide an update on some of the company’s efforts to utilize technology to assist with the claims process.
12:45 p.m., Giovanni Valencia and Catherine McWhorter from Valencia and McWhorter will provide a legal update on some recent significant cases.
1:15 p.m. Michael Chiriatti from the San Bernardino District Attorney’s office will provide an overview of how his office pursues workers’ compensation fraud and the employer’s role in the process.
“I’m looking forward to our members learning about timely and relevant issues from a group of very informed presenters,” said Rush.
The symposium promises to be informative and engaging while offering attendees the opportunity to meet members of our claims team at Athens and some of our panel attorneys.
For more information about how to participate in the symposium, please visit the event website or contact Jeff Rush by email or at (562) 467-8707.
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