How To Attend The 2007 Annual Conference Of The California Workers Compensation Association

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1 Sponsored By: California Coalition on Workers Compensation s 5th Annual Workers Compensation Conference & July 31 August 1, 2007

2 California Coalition on Workers Compensation s Tuesday, July 31st 7:30 a.m. 9:15 a.m Registration 7:30 a.m. 9:15 a.m Workers Compensation EXPO & Continental Breakfast 9:15 a.m. 10:15 a.m. Welcome! Opening General Session & Keynote Address Hear CCWC Chair and The Walt Disney Company s Director of Risk Management, Mr. Tim East kick off the 2007 Annual Conference with the employer perspective on the state of workers compensation in California. Then stay as Mr. East and the Vice President of Risk Management for The Walt Disney Company, Mr. Stephen Wilder give attendees an insiders look into Risk Management Disney Style. This presentation will include insights into the Disney theme parks, ABC Studio s, and the movie business. Keynote Mr. Tim East, Director of Risk Management The Walt Disney Company Mr. Stephen Wilder, Vice President of Risk Management The Walt Disney Company 10:15 a.m. 10:45 a.m. Workers Compensation EXPO & Coffee Break 10:45 a.m. 11:45 a.m. Fraud in California: New Efforts and Impetus by the Department of Insurance and a revitalized California Fraud Commission; What Does it all Mean? The identification and eradication of workers compensation fraud in California was a center piece of Insurance Commissioner Steve Poizner s campaign in Find out what the Department of Insurance and the California Fraud Commission is doing to combat employer and employee fraud across the state. Also hear what measures are being taken by the California Legislature to continue to identify and combat employer and employee fraud in our state. Mr. Dale Banda, Deputy Commissioner, Enforcement Branch California Department of Insurance (invited) Mr. Dennis D. Bauer, Senior Deputy District Attorney County of Orange Mr. Scott D. Lipton, Deputy Managing Director California Coalition on Workers Compensation The Future of the Workers Compensation Insurance Industry: Loss Ratio s, High Deductibility Programs, Group Self Insurance. According to the California Department of Insurance, workers compensation rates have fallen by almost 40 % since the passage of SB 228, AB 227 and SB 899 in late 2003 and early During the height of the workers compensation crisis alternatives to regular insurance such as high deductible programs and group self insurance became highly sought after. Find out what the future holds for the workers compensation market and the status of high deductible and group self insurance programs. Ms. Kathleen G Bissell, Assistant Vice President Liberty Mutual Group Mr. Rick Brush, Manager of Group Insurance Bickmore Risk Services Ms. Christine Gerbasi, V.P. of Workers Compensation Keenan & Associates Ms. Ann Stephenson, Senior Vice President Marsh, Inc. 11:45 a.m. 1:30 p.m. Workers Compensation EXPO & Luncheon Join California s most well known and employer friendly workers compensation providers for a fantastic California buffet lunch and take some time to visit with these outstanding workers compensation service providers and product vendors. Take this extended time to find out about new opportunities for streamlining your internal workers compensation processes. 1:30 p.m. 3:00 p.m. Case Law Update: FEHA & Workers Compensation, What it Means for CA s Employers Find out how California s Fair Employment & Housing Act (FEHA) and recent case decisions impact the workers compensation environment in our state. Learn how to make FEHA, workers compensation, and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) work For you instead of against you. Stuart J. Baron Workers Compensation Claims Control Company Patty Eyres, Workers Compensation Claims Control Company Return to Work Three Years After SB 899: What are Its Successes, What still Needs to Be Done They key concept in SB 899 was to move California s workers compensation from being benefit driven to a system that was singularly focused on returning an injured worker back to the pre-injury employer. Find out from two of California s largest employers what their successes have been since SB 899 and what they still feel needs to be addressed to meet this key concept.

3 5th Annual Workers Compensation Conference Ms. Nancy Moorhouse, Director of Workers Compensation and Safety Teichert, Inc. Mr. Sean McNally, Vice President Human Resources & Legal Counsel Grimmway Farms, Inc. 3:00 p.m. 3:30 p.m. Workers Compensation EXPO & Snack Break 3:30 p.m. 4:45 p.m. Keynote General Session Join CCWC as the newly elected California Insurance Commissioner, Mr. Steve Poizner (invited) provides the keynote address of the 2007 Annual Conference and details his vision for the California Department of Insurance and how he intendes to maintain the reforms of the past four years Keynote Speaker: Mr. Steve Poizner, Commissioner (invited) California Department of Insurance 5:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. CCWC-PAC Reception Help support the California Coalition on Workers Compensation Political Action Committee as it prepares for the 2008 primary and general elections with your donation while you mingle with some of California s largest employers and a very special guest. Wednesday, August 1st, :30 a.m. 9:15 a.m. Workers Compensation EXPO & Continental Breakfast 8:30 a.m. 9:15 a.m. CCWC Members Only Policy and Political Briefing: The Status of Workers Compensation in Sacramento The year after an election year with issues such as healthcare, prison reform and political reforms taking center stage, workers compensation remains a very hot topic in the Capitol and across the state. Hear from representatives of organized labor, the employer community, and insurers as they attempt to dissect what s happened so far in 2007 and what s to come. Moderator: Mr. Tim East, Chairman CCWC Board of Directors Ms. Linda Atcherley, President California Applicants Attorney Association (invited) Mr. Jason Schmelzer, Policy Advocate California Chamber of Commerce Mr. Mark Sektan, Legislative Advocate AIG Insurance Company 9:15 a.m. 10:15 a.m. General Session and Keynote Panel Election 2008: The Balance of Power in the California Legislature and How California will Impact the Race for The White House. Take the opportunity to hear from one of California s leading election experts as he discusses the February 5 th, 2008 Presidential Primary, and what that means for the 2008 Legislative Primary and General Election Alan Hoffenblum, Editor California Target Book (Invited) Paul J. Yoder, Managing Director CCWC 10:15 a.m. 10:30 a.m. Workers Compensation EXPO & Coffee Break 10:30 a.m. 12:00 p.m. Point / Counter Point: A Legal Update Hear from two of California s best workers compensation attorneys as they go point and counterpoint through the top workers compensation legal decisions of the past year. One of these fantastic attorney s is a leader with the California Applicant s Attorney s Association and the other is long time defense attorney and statewide expert on the subject. The two opposing points of view promise to provide attendees with a comprehensive review of important case law and the tools with how to implement these decisions. Mr. Richard Wooley CA Applicants Attorney Association Mr. Jake Jacobsmeyer Shaw, Jacobsmeyer, Crain, Claffey & Nix, LLP 12:00 p.m. 1:15 p.m. Luncheon and Keynote Presentation Join the Schwarzenegger Administrations most senior advisor on healthcare reform, Mr. Herb Schultz as he details the current thinking on this important topic in Sacramento and the Governor s priorities as we move forward in the 2007 Legislative Session. Enjoy the opportunity to ask Mr. Schultz key questions on healthcare reform and the issue of the integration of workers compensation and group health in California. CONTINUED

4 Keynote Speaker: Mr. Herb Schultz, Senior Advisor to the Governor 1:00 p.m. 1:45 p.m. Workers Compensation EXPO & Dessert Reception Enjoy this delicious opportunity to meet with service providers and product vendors offering you the opportunity to streamline and enhance your workers compensation program. 2:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. Fact vs. Fiction: Universal Healthcare and Other Health Care Reform Proposals in California Join industry leaders as they continue the healthcare discussion after Senior Advisor Herb Schultz s keynote address on the Governor s vision for healthcare reform. Hear from experts in the field and walk away with a better understanding of each of the proposals currently in Sacramento, their impact on California s current workers compensation system, and the legal and political reality of these ideas coming to fruition. Ms. Christine Baker, Executive Director Commission on Health, Safety, and Workers Compensation (CHSWC) Mr. Mark Webb, Vice President of Government Affairs Employers Direct Insurance Company Third Party Administrators: How to Make Them Work for You and What Pitfalls to Avoid. Third party administrators offer many self insured and high deductible employers across the state with a professional and well managed team of resources to handle their workers compensation claims and administration. Find out in this education session what things you should know to ensure you are getting the most out of your TPA. Also hear direct from TPA s and large employers about what pitfalls you may want to avoid going forward. Mr. Nicholas P. Roxborough Co-Managing Partner, Roxborough Pomerance & Nye Mr. Tom Veale, President TRIStar Risk Management (invited) 3:00 p.m. Conference Adjourns See You Next Year! REGISTRATION To register as an attendee, go to and download the conference registration form. You may also detach the registration form from the registration materials and mail or fax it to CCWC s offices at 1415 L Street, Suite 200; Sacramento, CA or For questions, Christina Gorchinski at cgorchinski@ ccwcworkcomp.org or call ACCOMODATIONS The Anaheim Marriott Hotel is the host hotel for the 2007 Annual Conference and is located at 700 West Convention Way; Anahiem, CA 92802, (714) Single/ Double room rates are $165 plus applicable taxes and parking fees. The 2007 Annual Conference room block is limited and rates are available until July 9, Room reservations may be made with the hotel at (800) or (714) , refer to the California Coalition on Workers Compensation Annual Conference rate, or online at Group Code #CCWCCWA. TRANSPORTATION AIR SERVICE The closest airport is John Wayne/Orange County International Airport (SNA), 15 miles SE; or Long Beach Airport (LGB, 20 miles N. TAXI SERVICE Taxis are available at all area airports. Taxi fare averages $35 each way from John Wayne/Orange County International Airport. The hotel does not provide shuttle service. Super Shuttle provides service to the Anaheim Marriott Hotel from John Wayne/Orange County International Airport, $14 each way, BLUE-VAN ( ). ATTIRE Business or business casual attire is recommended for all conference events. CANCELLATION POLICY Cancellations will be provided with a refund if received in writing by close of business on July 13, Cancellations received by July 13, 2007 will be refunding in full less a $35 service fee. No refunds will be provided for cancellations submitted later than July 13, Substitutions will be accepted in writing until July 23, 2007.

5 REGISTRATION FORM Please type or legibly print all information one form per participant. Return with payment. July 31 August 1, th Annual Workers Compensation Conference Full Name Title Company / Organization Address City State Zip Telephone Fax Company / Organization Web Site Conference Registration (includes all scheduled meals, general sessions, and presentation materials) Registration Fees If you or a colleague / peer of your organization are a current member of CCWC, the member rate will be applied ($225.00). Each additional attendee from your company/organization may also register at the reduced rate ($175.00). To take advantage of the discounted rate, please submit your registration forms together via fax or mail. Membership will be verified upon receipt of registration form. CCWC Member Rate (Initial Registration) CCWC Member Rate (Each Additional Registration) Association Member Rate (CMTA, Cal Chamber, CGA, CRA, CSAC & League of CA Cities Members Only) Non-member Rate $ x $ x $ x $ x Total $ Cancellation / Refunds: All cancellation requests must be in writing. Cancellations received on or before July 13, 2007 will receive a full refund less a processing fee of $35 per person. No refunds will be issued for cancellations received after July 13, 2007 PAYMENT Visa MC AmEx Check Number Make checks payable to: California Coalition on Workers Compensation (CCWC) Card Number Exp Cardholder Name Cardholder Signature California Coalition on Workers Compensation (CCWC) 1415 L Street, Suite 200 Sacramento, CA For more information please contact Scott Lipton at CALIFORNIA COALITION ON WORKERS COMPENSATION (CCWC) Phone: (916) or slipton@ccwcworkcomp.org Please fax your completed Conference Registration Form to Christina Gorchinski at (916)