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Sunday,
September 18
Monday,
September 19
Tuesday,
September 20
Wednesday,
September 21
REGISTRATION
Sunday, Sept. 18, 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Monday, Sept. 19, 8:00 am - 12:00 noon
Tuesday, Sept. 20, 8:00 am - 12:00 noon
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 19
8:30 am
PRESIDENT'S WELCOME      (Crystal Ballroom)
Stan Haynes, Esq. - Semmes, Bowen & Semmes

8:45 am
CHAIRMAN'S WELCOME
Hon. Thomas P. O'Reilly, Maryland Workers' Compensation Commission

9:00 am
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Tim Stachan, Esq.
 Tim Stachan, Esq.
9:30 am
EVIDENCE BASED MEDICINE

The concept of evidence based medicine (EBM) utilizes medical research to guide best practices for treatment. California's recent sweeping changes in compensation law incorporated provisions to use such treatment guidelines. This session will explore the controversies and limitations in an evidence based medicine approach, and how clinicians evaluate the medical literature to guide practice.

Commissioner: Hon. Lauren Sfekas
Speakers: Edward Bernacki, MD - Johns Hopkins University
Mark Chilton, MD - Orthopaedic Associates of Frederick
Kathleen Fink, MD - NRH/Suburban Regional Rehab

10:30 am
MAXIMUM MEDICAL IMPROVEMENT:

What is it and how do we get there from here?
The point when an injured worker reaches maximum medical improvement (MMI) implies a crossroads has been reached in the case. Yet, MMI may have different meanings to the physician, insurer and the attorneys involved. This multi-disciplinary panel will explore different interpretations of MMI, how and when the physician determines it has been reached, and where the claim goes from there.

Moderator: Jody Malcolm - Vocational Consultants
Speakers: Maija Jackson, Esq. - Franklin & Prokopik
John Parkerson, MD - Occupational Medicine and CIME
Douglas M. Shepard, MD - Multi-Specialty Healthcare
Clifford Sobin, Esq. - Berman, Sobin & Gross, LLP

11:30 am
CONCURRENT BREAK-OUT SESSIONS
(Assigned Break-out locations)

1) Medical Fee Guide Update - Employer Directed Healthcare

Commissioner: Hon. Cynthia Miraglia
Speaker: Matthew Darby, Esq. - Albertini, Singleton, Gendler & Darby

2) Top Three Controversial Treatments ( Botox, Artificial Disc, OATS Procedure)

Botulinum Toxin injection for pain (Botox)
Speaker: Scott Brown, MD - Sinai Hospital, Baltimore/Life Bridge Health
Artificial Disc Replacement
Speaker: Ira Fedder, MD - Orthopaedic Associates
Osteochondral Articular Transplant System (OATS)
Speaker: Jon David Koman, MD - Orthopedic Specialty Center

3) Medical Treatment after MMI

Moderator: Jeffrey Weinberg, Esq. - Goodman, Meagher & Enoch
Speakers: Jeffrey Gaber, MD - Dr. Jeffrey D. Gaber & Associates, PA
John Kelly, Esq. - John E. Kelly, P.A.
Robert Mellendick - SISCO

12:30 pm
LUNCH ON YOUR OWN
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
SPECIAL PRESENTATION      (Crystal Ballroom)

WEB ENABLED ELECTRONIC FILE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

The Workers' Compensation Commission's Information Technology Division will present an overview and demonstration of its Electronic Filing of Claims and Remote P.O.C. Capability.

Speakers: Venus Gray - WCC, Information Technology Division
James McDonald - WCC, Webmaster
Linda Presutti - NCCI, Regulatory Products Manager

2:00 pm
AFTERNOON SESSION      (Crystal Ballroom)

MULTI-DISCIPLINARY APPROACH TO MAXIMIZE INJURED WORKERS' RECOVERY AND RETURN TO GAINFUL EMPLOYMENT

Return to work can require attention not only to treating the medical diagnosis but addressing psychological and psychosocial barriers. Realistic goal setting and communication amongst the team members is critical for success. Managing fixed beliefs, functional expectations and successful return to work strategies will be discussed.

Commissioner: Hon. John Webster
Speakers: Phillip Appel, Ph.D. - NRH/Suburban Regional Rehab
Janet Dayhoff - First Rehabilitation Resources, Inc.
Jane Parks, RN - M Hayes & Associates
Ross Sugar, MD - Sinai Hospital of Baltimore/Life Bridge Health

  

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September 19 - 22, 2010.
Registration opens after January 1, 2010.

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