The 2012 COLORADO. Workers Compensation Educational Conference. July 30-31, 2012 Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel Denver, Colorado

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1 The 2012 COLORADO Workers Compensation Educational Conference Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel Denver, Colorado Presented by: The Colorado Division of Workers Compensation in association with the International Workers Compensation Foundation, a nonprofit corporation dedicated to workers compensation research and education.

2 THE 2012 COLORADO WORKERS COMPENSATION EDUCATIONAL CONFERENCE The Colorado Division of Workers Compensation and the International Workers Compensation Foundation are jointly sponsoring an Educational Conference which is unique in Colorado. The goal of this conference is to educate those who participate in the Colorado workers compensation system regarding current rules, procedures, policies and forms and to provide an opportunity for dialogue among these participants. Breakout sessions will be utilized to discuss certain topics in specific detail for a more specialized view while other topics will be presented from a more general perspective. Who Should Attend? All employers, insurance adjusters, self-insurers, third party administrators, safety and human resource managers, plaintiffs and defense attorneys, health care providers, mediators and medical and vocational rehabilitation providers are encouraged to attend. In fact, anyone interested in the workers compensation system in Colorado will receive valuable information at the conference. Registration Fee The cost for attending this informative conference is: $275 per person paid prior to or on June 1, 2012 (early bird rate) $300 per person paid prior to or on June 30, 2012 $350 per person paid after June 30, 2012 Registration fee includes conference materials and special functions, including continental breakfast, evening reception and luncheon. Casual attire is appropriate for all functions. Continuing Education Credits Participants may be eligible for continuing education credits for conference attendance. Application will be made for credits in the following occupations: attorneys (CLE) and rehabilitation providers (CEU for CRC, CDMS and CCM). Any other discipline will be provided, upon request, with certificate of completion for credit submission. Location Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel 1550 Court Place Denver, CO (303) A block of rooms has been reserved at the conference hotel at the conference rate of $141, single or double.the rooms will be held through June 30, 2012, unless this block becomes fully reserved prior to this date. Register early! Indicate you are attending the 2012 Colorado Workers Compensation Educational Conference when making your reservations. A. Sheraton Denver - $18 (0-4hrs.), $24 (4-8 hrs.), $29 (8-24hrs.) B. Time Park - $9-$12 All Day Parking C. Standard Parking - $12 All Day Parking (No Overnight) D. Central Parking - $12 All Day Parking E. Central Parking - $2 (15 mins.), $23 All Day, $5 Evenings & Weekends F. Central Parking - $4 (20 mins.), $13 All Day, $6 Evenings

3 THE 2012 COLORADO WORKERS COMPENSATION EDUCATIONAL CONFERENCE TOPICS AND SCHEDULE Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel Denver, Colorado MONDAY JULY 30, :00 am - 1:00 pm REGISTRATION/EXHIBITOR SET-UP 1:00 pm - 1:15 pm INTRODUCTION Welcome by Director of the Division of Workers Compensation Paul Tauriello 1:15 pm - 2:30 pm Evidence & Ethics: Social Networking In Workers Compensation Trials Staci Meyer, Commissioner, North Carolina Industrial Commission 2:30 pm - 2:45 pm BREAK Refresh & Visit 2:45 pm - 3:45 pm What You Don t Know About Chronic Pain: It Can Hurt You and Your Business Daniel Bruns, PsyD 3:45 pm - 4:00 pm AFTERNOON BREAK Refresh & Visit 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Utilization Standards Rule 16 Mechanics; Payment of Medical Bills; Prior Authorization; Adjuster Responsibilities Dan Sung & Mike Worley 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm RECEPTION/NETWORKING TUESDAY JULY 31, :00 am - 8:30 am CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST 8:30 am - 9:30 am Coverage Enforcement Julie Yakes 9:30 am - 10:30 am The Good, the Bad and the Ugly Case Law Updates Craig Eley 8:30 am - 9:30 am Guidelines General Principles - Laying a Foundation; Review of Methodology 9:30 am - 10:30 am Highlights from the Cervical Spine Injury and Low Back Pain Guidelines 10:30 am - 10:45 am MORNING BREAK Refresh & Visit 10:45 am - 11:45 am At the Movies: Surveillance Using & De-Fusing (Defense + Plaintiff Videos) Frank Cavanaugh & John Sbarbaro 10:45 am - 11:45 am Shoulder Injury and Knee Injury - Lecture and Problem Based Learning Case Studies 11:45 am - 1:15 pm LUNCHEON 1:15 pm - 2:15 pm Administrative Hearings in the Regional Areas Martin Stuber & Keith Mottram 1:15 pm - 2:15 pm Cumulative Trauma Conditions - Includes Causation and Case Studies 2:15 pm - 2:30 pm AFTERNOON BREAK Refresh & Visit 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm Maximizing Your Appeal: Appeals Process & Practice Tips John Baird & Brandee Galvin 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm Nuts & Bolts of Claims & Compliance (Termination of Benefits, Claims Compliance & Apportionment) Bev Richmond/Mary Miller/ Becky Greben 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm Chronic Pain and Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Lecture and Problem Based Learning - Case Study on CRPS 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm Metamorphosis: How a Low Back Pain Injury Can Turn into Chronic Pain - Lecture and Problem-Based Learning Case Study. 4:30 pm ADJOURNMENT Closing Remarks Paul Tauriello, Director For detailed topic descriptions and schedule, go to

4 CONFERENCE REGISTRATION FORM THE 2012 COLORADO WORKERS COMPENSATION EDUCATIONAL CONFERENCE Complete, copy and return this form for each attendee along with a CHECK (Credit Cards Not Accepted) made payable to the IWCF (International Workers Compensation Foundation) and mail to: IWCF, 570 Memorial Circle, Suite 320, Ormond Beach, FL Registration Fees: $275 per person paid prior to or on June 1, 2012 (early bird rate) $300 per person paid prior to or on June 30, 2012 $350 per person paid after June 30, 2012 Name: (Please PRINT name as you wish it to appear on your name tag) Business Name: Title Address: City: State: Zip: Telephone: Fax: Area of Interest: Employer Employee Insurer Attorney Health Care Provider Other: LODGING - The Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel invites you to enjoy an exceptional hotel experience at its convenient location of 1550 Court Place. A block of rooms has been reserved at the rate of $ single or double plus applicable taxes.this rate will be available through June 30, 2012, unless this block becomes fully reserved prior to this date. Indicate you are attending the 2012 Colorado Workers Compensation Educational Conference when calling to make your reservations. Register early by calling the Sheraton s direct number, (303) CANCELLATION REFUND POLICY - Cancellation of preregistration must be made before 5:00 pm on July 20, Substitution of personnel is recommended in lieu of cancellation after that date.the full registration fee will be forfeited if you fail to attend or cancel timely. CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS - Application will be made for CLE and CRC/CDMS/CCM credits. Any other discipline will be provided, upon request, with certificate of completion for credit submission. SPECIAL NEEDS - Individuals attending the conference who may need auxiliary aids or special services are requested to provide notice of their needs in writing no later than 10 working days before the conference so that appropriate arrangements can be made. DRESS CODE - Casual clothing is appropriate for all events. For further information contact the IWCF office at (386) , Fax (386) , or IWCF@bellsouth.net. Net proceeds from this event, if any, go to the International Workers Compensation Foundation (FEIN# ), a non-profit organization, to further its work in workers compensation education and research.

5 EXHIBITOR/SPONSORSHIP REGISTRATION FORM COLORADO WORKERS COMPENSATION EDUCATIONAL CONFERENCE ATTENTION EXHIBITORS Fee of $750 includes two (2) complimentary registrations for exhibitor representatives. Two (2) additional registrants will be accepted at the rate of $225 each. A separate registration form should be completed for each additional registrant. Space is offered on a first come, first serve basis and will only be reserved upon our receipt of this registration form, which may be faxed to (386) or ed to iwcf@bellsouth.net. For additional information regarding exhibit area, contact the IWCF office at (386) Booth setup will be in the exhibitor area on Monday, July 30, 2012, from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. Teardown will be on Tuesday, July 31, 2012, at 3:30 pm. Refreshment Breaks will be held in the Exhibition area. Registration fee includes one 6 draped table and two chairs, registration for two representatives and twentyfour hour security. Full fee forfeiture if unable to attend. EXHIBITOR INSURANCE HOLD/HARMLESS CLAUSE Exhibitor assumes entire responsibility and hereby agrees to protect, indemnify, defend, save and hold harmless the International Workers Compensation Foundation (IWCF), employees and agents, Chelsea Place Meetings and its employees and agents, and the Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel against all claims, losses and damages to persons or property, governmental charges or fines and attorney fees arising out of or caused by exhibitor s installation, removal, maintenance, occupancy or use of the exhibition premises or part thereof, excluding any such liability caused by the sole negligence or concurrent comparative negligence of the Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel and their employees and agents, Chelsea Place Meetings and its employees and agents, as well as the IWCF, its members, employees and agents. In addition, exhibitor acknowledges that the Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel, Chelsea Place Meetings and the IWCF do not maintain insurance covering exhibitors property or potential liabilities and that it is the sole responsibility of the exhibitor to obtain business interruption insurance, property damage insurance and liability insurance covering such losses by exhibitor. Exhibitor shall obtain and keep in force during the term of the installation and use of the exhibit premises, policies of comprehensive general liability insurance and contractual liability insurance and specifically referring to contractual liability set forth in the foregoing paragraphs hereof, in an amount not less than $1,000, combined single limit for personal injury and property damage. The Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel, Chelsea Place Meetings, and the IWCF shall be included in such policies as additionally named insureds for this convention only. AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE: DATE: SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITY You are invited to register as a sponsor for the Colorado Workers Compensation Educational Conference. The following sponsorship levels are available: Silver: Gold: $500 Contribution Organization name will appear on a large Thank You Sponsor sign in exhibit area. $1,000 Contribution Organization name and contact information will appear in conference program Organization name will appear on a large Thank You Sponsor sign in exhibit area. CHECK CATEGORY WHICH APPLIES: EXHIBITOR AND/OR SPONSORSHIP: Silver Gold Company Name: Specialty: Contact Person: Title: Address: City: State: Telephone: Fax: Address: Comp Registrant #1: Title: Comp Registrant #2: VENDORS ONLY Zip: Title: (Please print names as you wish them to appear on name tag) Please make/mail check payable to: (Credit Cards Not Accepted) IWCF, 570 Memorial Circle, Ste. 320, Ormond Beach, FL For additional information contact the IWCF office at: Phone (386) Fax (386) iwcf@bellsouth.net

6 I W C F 570 Memorial Circle, Suite 320 Ormond Beach, FL First Class Mail US Postage Paid Daytona Beach, FL Permit #62 The 2012 COLORADO Workers Compensation Educational Conference Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel Denver, Colorado Early-bird conference registration deadline: June 1st Deadline for hotel reservations at conference rate: June 30th