When: Thursday, October 14, 2010 from 12:00pm to 3:00pm
Where: Maggiano’s | 1847 Freedom Drive, Naperville, IL 60563
Cost: Free (Lunch & Dessert will be served)
RSVP: Lori Hesser – lhesser@encoreunlimited.com or Jacki Greve-Bollendorf – jacki.greve@cypresscare.com
CEUs offered: CCMC & CDMSC
Speakers & Topics:

Douglas L. Johnson, MD, PhD | Dupage Neurosurgery, S.C. – Cervical Spine Injuries

Edward N. Tuder, M.D. – Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

Veronica Fedjur | V2 OrthoCare – The Efficacy of Bone Growth Stimulation

Illinois Workers’ Compensation 101

Space is limited. Reserve your Seminar or Webinar seat now!
(Registration Info at the Bottom of the Email)
Cost: $93 Donation (see below for details)

Seminar:
Keefe, Campbell & Associates and Woodlake Medical Management will host an All-Day Educational Seminar on Friday, September 17, 2010. The seminar will be from 9AM – 4PM. (Location: 18 North Clinton Street, Suite 300, Chicago, IL 60661)

Webinar(s):
For those who can’t attend the All-Day Educational Seminar and have to stay at your desk, on the second Friday of September, October, November and December 2010, we will be presenting the same content from the All-Day Educational Seminar broken up into a four-part ninety-minute lunch Fall Webinar Series starting at noon and running until 1:30 p.m.

We are titling the All-Day Educational Seminar and Fall Webinar Series: Illinois Workers’ Compensation 101. We will focus on all aspects of Illinois Workers’ Compensation claims, law and practice.

We are dedicating the Fall Webinar Series to the memory of Mary Keefe Allen, who died much too young from liver cancer last September 3, 2009. We are asking attendees to donate $93.00 for the All-Day Seminar or entire Fall Webinar Series. All monies raised will be used for the education of Mary’s children. Please make the checks payable to Keefe, Campbell & Associates and send to our main office at 118 North Clinton Street, Suite 300, Chicago, IL 60661. We assure you all monies will go solely for the charitable cause.

The All-Day Educational Seminar and Fall Webinar Series will be informative, entertaining and educational. Materials are included. It is the only Illinois WC educational program presented by Gene Keefe and Michael J. Danielewicz, Adjunct Professors of Law at The John Marshall Law School in Chicago along with other attorneys from Keefe, Campbell & Associates.

We are applying for CEU/CLE certification for all attendees.

We reserve the right to update this but here is the main presentation outline as of today:

September 9, 2010: (This date just changed to the 9th from the 10th!)

• Understanding the Illinois Workers’ Compensation System in Relation to Other Systems
• How Illinois Benefits are Delivered and the Role of the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission
• Is the Loss Covered by the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Act?
• Is this an Employee?
• Is this an Accident Covered by the Act?
• Traditional Accident Defenses/Quirks and their Comparative Merit in this State
• How to “Win” Illinois Workers’ Compensation Claims at Hearing Before the Arbitrator
• How to Settle Claims and Get the best Outcome in Litigation
• Medicare Set-Asides in WC Settlements

October 8, 2010:

• Optimizing Independent Medical Examinations
• Cover Letters for IMEs
• Causal Connection
• Intervening and Superseding Events
• Calculation of the Average Weekly Wage
• Age, Marital Status and Dependents
• Medical Management in Illinois
• Nurse Case Management in Illinois
• Temporary Total Disability
• Temporary Partial Disability
• Credit for Group Benefits Paid

November 12, 2010:

• Nature and Extent of the Injury
• Understanding and Managing Amputation Claims
• Subpoenas and Pre-Hearing Discovery in Illinois Workers’ Compensation
• Subrogation
• Liens and Related Claims Against Workers’ Compensation Benefit Payments in Illinois
• Surveillance
• Vocational Rehabilitation
• Retaliatory Discharge
• Rules for Illinois WC Death Claims
• Defending Wage Loss Claims in Illinois
• Defending Total and Permanent Disability Claims

December 10, 2010:

• Risk Management – Attacking WC Claims Costs in Every Possible Direction
• Accident Investigation and Documentation: Recorded Statements by Handwriting, Audiotape, Videotape and Webcam
• HIPAA and the Strange Petrillo and Hydraulics Rulings
• Pushing MMI with IMEs and UR
• Pushing RTW
• Enforced Accident Reporting
• Dealing with Repeat Claimants
• Workers’ Compensation Settlement with Coincidental General Release/Resignation
• How WC, FMLA and EPL Claims Collide
• The Care and Feeding of Great Defense Counsel

To register for the All-Day Educational Seminar, please send an email to: chris@woodlakemedical.com.

To register for the 4-part webinar series, please go to: https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/664796433

RSVP by September 1st! Limited number of seats available!

Title: Proper Utilization of IMEs and FCEs for Illinois Claims
When: Friday, September 10th from 7AM – 1PM
Where: NIU Naperville | 1120 E Diehl Road, Naperville, IL 60563
Cost: Free
More Info: WKAW Seminar 2010

Agenda: (*4 hours of CEUs applied for)

7:00AM – 8:00AM – Registration & Breakfast

8:00AM – 9:00AM – Targeted FCEs Leading to Case Resolution by Surekha Bhangare, PT | Discuss the standard FCE, Vs Targeted FCE and its pros & cons in obtaining case resolution

9:00AM – 10:00AM – Old Friends and New Directions by Darrell Schapmire, MS | Role of Sincerity of Effort Testing in FCE

10:00AM – 10:15AM – Break

10:15AM – 11:00AM – Closing the Medical-Legal Gap: Optimal IMEs by Tom Ebenreiter, Woodlake Medical | How doctor choice and definitive IME opinions backed by sound medical explanation help you help settle problematic cases.

11:00AM – 11:45AM – Independent Medical Evaluation of the Hand and Wrist by John J. Fernandez, MD | Walk attendees through an Independent Medical Evaluation of an injury to the hand/wrist.

11:45AM – 12:00PM – Illinois Workers Compensation Commission Update by Mario Basurto |A brief update will be given on the IWCC followed by an opportunity for attendees to ask questions.

12:00PM – 1:00PM – PANEL DISCUSSIONS / QUESTION AND ANSWER SESSION | Particpants: Mario Basurto, Commissioner; Stephen Mathis, Arbitrator;  John Fernandez, MD; Paul A. Krauter, Attorney at Law; Surekha Bhangare, PT,  Darrell Schapmire, MS and Tom Ebenreiter.

Speaker Bios and registration form included in the seminar brochure.

Spinal Issues in the Industrial Population

Space is limited. Reserve your Webinar seat now!

Date:         Wednesday, August 18th, 2010
Time:        11:30 AM – 12:30 PM CDT

CCMC CEU Credits Available

Woodlake Medical Management and Health Systems International, LLC are excited to offer this free educational webinar.

Dr. Wellington Hsu will review common spinal conditions in the industrial population including degenerative disc disease, disc herniations/protrusions/bulges, and spinal stenosis. He will dispel some of the common myths of spine surgery as well as discuss the various treatment options.

An opportunity to ask questions at the end will be available for those interested.

Dr. Hsu is a practicing spine surgeon and assistant professor in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Department of Neurological Surgery at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine in Chicago. He is licensed in both Illinois and Wisconsin and currently is available for IMEs in both states through Woodlake Medical.

Dr. Hsu earned his medical degree from the Vanderbilt University School of Medicine in Nashville, Tennessee, and completed an orthopaedic surgery residency at the University of California-Los Angeles Medical Center.  He then completed his training with a spine surgery fellowship at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He specializes in degenerative conditions of the spine, trauma and minimally invasive instrumentation.

Dr. Hsu is the director of the Professional Athlete’s Spine Initiative (PASI), which studies clinical outcomes in elite professional athletes after spine surgery.  He has been internationally recognized for his expertise in outcomes of high-performance athletes. Dr. Hsu is currently a consultant for the Chicago Cubs professional baseball team.

You can view Dr. Hsu’s curriculum vitae online at woodlakemedical.com. A sample report is also available upon request by contacting our office.

There is limited capacity for this webinar, so please register today!

Questions can be directed to Chris Rocks (chris@woodlakemedical.com).

Registration Link: https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/271580481

Sponsors:

Woodlake Medical | In 1994 Woodlake Medical Management was created with one simple concept: To give you quick IME appointments scheduled with a wide variety of doctors, while efficiently delivering well-explained, definitive medical opinions. We are a group of dedicated, friendly people who strive to consistently treat you so well that you look forward to doing business with us.

HSI (Health Systems International) has become a national leader in cost containment and medical management services in the workers’ compensation market.  Services include on-site and telephonic case management, medical bill review and PPO services, pharmacy solutions, Medicare Set-asides, as well as technology application solutions.  With case management nurses located in nearly half of all states, HSI has proven itself to be a growing company in this area.  In terms of bill review services, more and more regional carriers have turned to HSI to identify and control the latest medical billing trends.    Combined with an unsurpassed PPO network, HSI’s savings consistently achieve new heights in terms of savings.

Title: 12th Annual Chicago Trauma Symposium
Location: Palmer House Hilton | Chicago, IL
More Information: Click here
Date & Time: August 5th – August 8th 2010

Description: The Chicago Trauma Symposium is designed to provide participants with a basis for recognition and modern management of complex trauma and musculoskeletal injuries. The intensive 3-1/2 days of lectures, hands-on workshops and discussion includes ample face-to-face time with colleagues.

Why you should attend the Chicago Trauma Symposium this year:

Some of the “Who’s Who in Orthopaedic Trauma” on faculty will share their expertise in the following areas:

• Spine
• Workers’ Compensation
• Pediatrics
• Polytrauma & Pelvic Ring
• Hip & Femur
• Tibia
• Upper Extremity & Hand
• Foot & Ankle
• Interactive Debates

**30.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits & 30.5 CCMC Credits Available

Course Features:

• Keynote Addresses highlighting:
  • “Orthopaedic Life in Iraq & Afganistan” by Colonel Colin Miller, MD, United States Arm
  • “AAOS Update 2010″ by John Callaghan, MD, AAOS President
  • “Healthcare in the UK” by Denis Calthorpe, FRCSI

• Specialized Hands-on Workshops offering solutions and techniques for:
  • Spinal Injuries
  • Pediatric Long Bone Fractures
  • Upper Extremity
  • Lower Extremity

• Learn about new products and services from Exhibitors who are eager to serve your fracture management needs

• Centrally located in the heart of Chicago’s Loop, the upscale Palmer House Hilton is easily accessible by air, rail or car.  Top restaurants and world-class attractions are within walking distance of the venue.

Questions? Contact:
Tracy Sferra, Course Coordinator
Phone: 1-847-324-3965
Fax: 1-847-929-1183
Email: tracy@drjimenez.com

Title: (Webinar) How to Optimize IME Outcomes With Solid Cover Letters
Registration: Click here
Cost: $0
Date & Time: June 24th from 11:15AM to 12:15PM

Description:

Woodlake Medical Management is excited to offer this free educational webinar.

Most understand the general role a cover letter plays in the independent medical evaluation (IME) process, however, few understand what constitutes a good cover letter or the impact it can have on IME outcomes.

Attorney Gene Keefe will provide a road map to writing solid cover letters. He will address how the information you provide in the cover letter impacts the outcome of the IME, the 7 facts of the claim that must be included in the letter and the proper way to pose questions.

An opportunity to ask questions at the end will be available for those interested.

Gene Keefe holds a B.A. from Loyola University of Chicago and a J.D. from John Marshall Law School. He is a member of the Chicago Bar Association, Illinois Workers’ Compensation Lawyers Association, and Workers’ Compensation Claims Association. He has served as Arbitrator, Cook County Mandatory Court Annexed Arbitration, and has been Editor of Workers’ Compensation Law Update from July, 1992 to the present. Gene is also an adjunct professor of Workers’ Compensation Law at The John Marshall Law School in Chicago, IL.

Gene Keefe is the founding partner of Keefe, Campbell & Associates. The firm specializes in general liability, employment claims, product liability and workers’ compensation litigation throughout the state of Illinois.

There is limited capacity for this webinar, so please register today!

Questions can be directed to Chris Rocks (chris@woodlakemedical.com).

Registration Link: https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/354761321

Title: Workers’ Compensation Breakfast Seminar
Location: NIU Naperville | 1120 East Diehl Rd, Naperville, IL 60263
Date & Time: June 10th from 8:00AM to 12:00PM

Description:

Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush Breakfast Seminar

7:30 – Registration and Breakfast
8:00 – “Spine Care 101″ – Dr. Kern Singh
9:00 – “The Latest in Knee Treatments” – Dr. Brett Levine
10:00 – Break
10:15 – “Hip Injuries in Workers’ Compensation Patients” – Dr. Shane Nho
11:15 – Closing Comments, CEU Distribution

CEUs provided!

RSVP to Kindal Wernz @ kwernz@rushortho.com or 708.236.2618 by May 24, 2010

Title: Diamond Mark | Solutions to Challenging Workers’ Compensation Cases
Location: Maggiano’s | 1901 E. Woodfield, Schaumburg, IL 60173
Register: Click here
Date & Time: May 6th from 8:00AM to 4:00PM

Description:

6.0 Ceu’s – NO CHARGE ONLY FOR WORK COMP PROFESSIONALS & THOSE ATTENDING FOR EDUCATION (Marketing reps are welcome to attend as exhibitors or sponsors)

Topic: What’s New in Spine Surgery
Frank M. Phillips, MD
Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush

Topic: Cutting Edge Orthotic and Prosthetic Solutions
David Rotter, CPOPO
Scheck & Siress

Topic: What You Need to Know Now about the Treatment of the Injured Worker with Spinal Pain
John P. Broadnax, MD
Pain Specialists of Greater Chicago

Co-Presenting:
Ashraf Abdelhamid, PT, MS, OCS
Achieve Manual Physical Therapy

Topic: Complex Hand Injuries in the Workplace
Gary A. Kronen, MD
Hand & Plastic Surgery Associates

Co-Presenting:
The Ins and Outs of Hand Therapy
Angela Sarno, MS, OT
Hand & Plastic Surgery Associates

Questions? Contact Tiffany @ tiffany@diamond-mark.com

Title: Common Foot and Ankle Disorders in the Injured Worker
Registration: Click here
Date & Time: June 10th, 2010 from 11:30AM to 12:30PM

Description: Woodlake Medical Management is excited to offer this free educational webinar.

Dr. Anand Vora will review some of the most common foot and ankle workplace injuries in this 1-hour webinar. He will review the research surrounding cumulative trauma injuries including: Hallux Valgus, Morton’s Neuroma, Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome, Plantar Fasciitis, and Osteoarthritis.

An opportunity to ask questions at the end will be available for those interested.

Dr. Anand Vora completed a Fellowship in Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgery at Johns Hopkins Hospital. He completed his residency in Orthopaedic Surgery at Northwestern University in Chicago.

Dr. Vora also serves as the foot and ankle consultant for several professional sports teams and organizations including the Chicago Fire Professional Soccer Team, Joffrey Ballet Dance Company, and previously the Chicago Cubs.

There is limited capacity for this webinar, so please register today!

*1 hour of CCMC & MCLE credits (applied for)

Questions can be directed to Chris Rocks (chris@woodlakemedical.com).

Title: GPCA Educational Meeting
Location: Kickapoo Creek Winery | 6605 N Smith Rd, Edwards, IL
Date & Time: May 13th, 2010 at 1:00PM

Agenda:
1:00-1:15 Registration
1:15-2:15 Ernest P. Chiodo, MD, JD, MPH, MS, CIH – Solutions to Odd-Ball Problems
2:15-2:30 Break
2:30-2:45 Business Meeting
2:45 – 3:30 Bring your Odd-Ball Problems to discuss with Dr Chiodo – (Dr. Chiodo will talk about how he would try to solve your problem files)
3:30-4:30 Wine Tasting and Tour of the Winery/ Gardens (3 samples of wine as well as cheese/crackers & veggies provided **Additional glasses or bottles of wine may be purchased)
4:30-? On your own if you want to stay and enjoy more wine & networking

** Dr Chiodo is an Attorney of Law as well as a Diplomate of the American Borad of Internal Medicine; Diplomate of the American Board of Preventive Medicine in Occupational Medicine; Diplomate of the American Board of Preventive Medicine in Public Health & General Preventive Medicine as well as a Certified Industrial Hygienist. With his extensive knowledge base and credentials, he has interesting cases he has done reviews on & testified for many carriers, TPAs, employers, etc.

COST:

FREE for all GPCA members
$15.00 for all non-members (dues for 2010)

Please reserve your space for with Donna Totton at 309-208-9795 or dxtotton@cvty.com by May 11, 2010.