Schedule/Sessions
Reverse Mentoring Workshop (optional)
Join us for this unique session where small groups of less tenured individuals will interact in a guided discussion with someone who has more professional experience. Plan to collectively share about topics ranging from technology adoption to leadership and beyond. We promise it will be both entertaining and enlightening for all participants.
Back to topClaim Reserving
At the end of this course, you will be able to:
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Understand reserve drivers at various levels
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Understand reserve considerations by reserve type
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Recognize basic reserve evaluation time frames
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Explain basic reserving assumptions
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Learn specific reserve evaluation factors and considerations
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Describe reserving Best Practices
Ancillary Services
A workers’ compensation claims professional along with a Risk or Claims Manager for a private or public entity should have a general understanding of the ancillary services that are available and utilized in the adjudication of a workers’ compensation claim. This course will provide information on what ancillary services are and how they are used. After completion, participants will be able to: understand types of ancillary services, explain why these services are necessary, understand when and how to utilize these services, gain a basic knowledge of how to manage ancillary services, understand what information is needed when making a referral and understand the costs associated with ancillary services.
Back to topMedical Term and Interpreting Medical Reports
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Brad Gronke, Gallagher Bassett Services, Inc.
Lindsay Huffman, Amerisure Mutual Insurance Company
Introduction to medical terminology and how to apply the medical terms to assist in the adjudication of workers compensation claims.
This course will enhance the knowledge on how to read and understand the medical terminology that is being used by the treating physicians, hospitals, etc. in medical reports and authorizations for treatment. Being able to understand the body part and injuries that are being treated will assist you in evaluating the future cost of the medical treatment and be able to evaluate the current treatment which will help in making sure you have the right reserve on the claim. In addition, the documentation of the plan of action for current and future treatment will be enhanced.
Course Objective: At the end of this course you should be able to understand the medical terminology and the part or parts of body that are injured and being treated on a workers compensation claim. You will also be able to understand how to use the medical terminology when adjudicating and evaluating a workers compensation claim.
Physical Rehabilitation and Clinical Management
Claims professionals need an understanding of when physical rehabilitation is appropriate in a Workers’ Compensation Claim. Understanding the terminology is extremely beneficial when determining the need for ongoing treatment and when it is beneficial. Understanding the terminology and individual modalities are beneficial to the clinical management of the claim.
Back to topOccupational Disease
Upon completion of the course, you will be able to:
- Recognize the subtle nuances between an occupational disease and a cumulative trauma.
- Understand the art of defending the claims.
- Address statute of limitation issues.
- Engage in cost efficient, effective discovery.
- Identify, evaluate and use expert witnesses.
- Describe how to shift liability between parties.
- Explain preventative strategies.
Medicare Set-a-Sides
Claims professionals should have training and knowledge of Medicare Set-Aside (MSA) and Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) approval and when it is required. There are many steps and requirements necessary in order to protect the employer/carrier from future liability upon settlement of a workers’ compensation claim.
School of Workers Compensation - Level 1 Learning Objectives
School of Workers Compensation - Level 2 Learning Objectives
School of Workers Compensation - Level 3 Learning Objectives
