“Reining” In Challenges

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SAWCA’s

70th Annual Convention July 23-27, 2018 Middleburg, VA

“Reining” In Challenges“Reining” In Challenges“Reining” In Challenges Monday July 23, 2018 Registration Noon - 5:00pm Sundlun Library Board of Directors Meeting 2:00pm - 5:00pm Waterford Board Reception & Dinner 7:00pm - 10:00pm Delaplane Terrace Sponsored By: NCCI & Waterford

Tuesday July 24, 2018 Registration 8:00am - 5:00pm Middleburg Foyer Exhibit Setup 8:00am - 5:00pm Middleburg 1 Medical Forum 10:30am - 1:00pm Waterford

Join Dr. Robert Snyder, Tennessee’s Medical Director, as he leads a multi-topic discussion focused the critical issues of the day.

Regulators Roundtable 2:00pm - 5:00pm Middleburg II-III The Regulators Roundtable brings the leadership together from SAWCA’s

21 states & jurisdictions for a discussion of issues and topics that challenge the states in an

ever-changing workers’ compensation industry. If it

matters to you what Regulators are thinking...then you need to

attend this event. Moderated By: Honorable R. Ferrell Newman (VA) Sponsored By: Equian

New Attendee Reception 6:00pm - 6:45pm Middleburg I A special reception welcoming our “first time” attendees and for all those who wish to help us make them feel right at home. Join us in the Exhibit

Hall for a cool drink and a warm “How Y’all Doin’?” Sponsored By: ODG by MCG Health

President’s Reception 6:45pm - 8:00pm Middleburg Foyer SAWCA President Frank McKay, Chair of the Georgia State Board of Workers’ Compensation, invites you to join him at the 70th Annual

President’s Reception. Relax as you meet old friends and make new ones while enjoying great food and better conversation.

Co-Sponsored By: Workers’ Compensation Institute HealthSmart Casualty Claims Solutions

Medical Leadership Forum 2018 10:30am - 1:00pm

Wednesday July 25, 2018 Breakfast 7:30am - 9:00am Middleburg I Sponsored By: Optum

Exhibits Open 7:30am - 5:00pm Middleburg I

Carrier / Employer Breakfast 7:30am - 8:30am Bluemont I (Invitation Only) Hosted By: Tom Glasson (AIG)

Commissioner’s Breakfast 7:30am - 8:30am Bluemont II (Invitation Only) - Hosted By: Frank McKay (GA) Sponsored By: LCI Workers’ Comp

Welcome & Announcements 8:35am - 8:45am Middleburg II-III Frank McKay, SAWCA President, Chair - Georgia State Board of WC

General Session 1 8:45am - 10:15am Middleburg II-III Legislators Panel: Moderated By: Scott Beck, Chair - South Carolina WCC Panel Members Include: Current & Former State Legislators Chairman Beck leads a discussion on the issues, concerns, and challenges

faced by legislators dealing with workers’ compensation legislation.

Mid Morning Break 10:15am - 10:30am Middleburg I Sponsored By: Concentra

Keynote Speaker 10:30am - 11:30am Middleburg II-III Larry Moltzan...Chief, The National Center for Judicial Security / U.S. Marshals Service, Center for Judicial Security

Everyday we hear about security breaches...department stores, apps, healthcare, and more. And sadly we seem to be experiencing more and

more active shooter situations in our daily lives. As workers' compensation professionals we not only have data that must be protected ...but the

safety of our staff and their families require previously unheard of precautions.

The National Center for Judicial Security is the research, educational, and outreach branch for the Judicial Security Division. The office facilitates all

policy and training related to the agency's protective and security missions. It also coordinates with the Administrative Office of the U.S.

Courts and others to produce training videos, documentation, and intelligence products, and instructs judicial officials throughout the world

on how best to protect themselves and their families. In addition, the National Center for Judicial Security advises on state-of-the-art judicial

security tactics, techniques and procedures.

Assisting Chief Molten will be Laura Joyner, Assistant Chief at the National Center for Judicial Security, United States Marshals Service.

Wednesday July 25, 2018 (Continued)

Adjudication Administration & Procedures Waterford “A Comparative Jurisdictional Review” Hosted By: Deneise Lott (MS), Melodie Belcher (GA) C. Wade McGuffey (Goodman McGuffey)

Self-Insurance & Insurance Marshall “Insurance Policies That Giveth & Taketh Away” Roundtable Discussion… “Rising Issues” Hosted By: Steve Novak (Trean), Preston Williams (MS) Dan Gibson (MASI)

Claims Administration Hamilton Roundtable Discussion - Case Loads, Education & Software Updates Hosted By: Tom Glasson (AIG) & Pauline Williams (LA)

Management Information Systems Bluemont I Part 1: Strategic Planning For MIS Success Part 2: Al Faber, ISO… Previews/Intros Millennials’ Toolkit Hosted By: Evelyn McGill (VA), Ken Eichler (Work Loss Data)

Medical Rehabilitation Bluemont II “Best Practices In Out-Patient Treatment” Presented By Dr. Stephen Dawkins, Medical Dir., Caduceus USA Hosted By: Dr. Robert Snyder (TN), Lucretia Johnson (KY) Rosalie Faris (OMCA)

Committee Presentation: Medical Rehabilitation 1:30pm – 2:30pm Bluemont II

Hosted By: Dr. Robert B. Snyder (TN) Rosalie Faris (OMCA)

Lucretia Johnson (KY) The discussion from lunch continues. The committee invites Eric Patten, RN, BSN / Sr. Director of Clinical & Education Services at One Call for a follow-up and continuation of the lunch discussion.

Afternoon Break 2:30pm - 2:45pm Middleburg I Sponsored By: Trean Corp.

SAWCA Presents: Lunch With The Committees 11:30am - 1:15pm Open To Attendees & Guests Buffet Lunch With Committee Middleburg Foyer

You Are Invited To The 69th Annual

Convention of the Southern Association of

Workers’ Compensation Administrators

Join us and take advantage of SAWCA’s

dynamic educational programs and

networking events along with the scenic

beauty of one of America’s grandest venues …

Pinehurst...The Cradle of American Golf.

Conference Outline: Mon: Ex. Committee Meeting & Dinner

Tue: Stakeholder Mtgs / Regulator’s Roundtable

New Member Welcome & President’s Reception

Wed: General Sessions / Breakouts / Special Events Thurs: Gen. Sessions / Breakouts / Rec. & Dinner Fri: Farewell Friday “Grits” Breakfast / Case Law

Update / “Things That Make Me Go Hmmm”

Committee Presentation: Admin & Procedures / Adjudication 2:45pm – 4:00pm Waterford

“Pandora’s Box…Managing Workers’ Compensation Claims With Comorbid Conditions”

Presented By: Eric Patten, RN, BSN Sr. Director of Clinical & Education Services at One Call

Hosted By: Deneise Lott (MS), David Langham (FL) Melodie Belcher (GA) C. Wade McGuffey (Goodman McGuffey)

Obesity, diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, mental health issues, arthritis, tobacco use & substance abuse are all very common

comorbid conditions. The workforce is aging and, as employees age, they are more likely to have at least one comorbidity. So...What Do We Do?

(Wednesday Evening ...Dinner On Your Own) If you love great food, You are in luck. Locally owned restaurants ...farm-to-table gourmet dining…hearty tavern fare...plus local wines...just the beginning of

the many flavors of Middleburg...Enjoy!

Thursday July 26, 2018

Breakfast 7:30am - 9:00am Middleburg I Sponsored By: Optum

Exhibits Open 7:30am - 5:00pm Middleburg I Registration 8:00am - 5:00pm Middleburg Foyer

Welcome & 8:30am - 8:45pm Middleburg II-III Conference Update / Preview

Frank McKay, SAWCA President, Chair - Georgia State Board of WC

General Session 3: 8:45am – 10:15am Middleburg II-III

2018 Industry Roundtable….Moderated By: Max Koonce – Sedgwick

Panelists: Nathan Fraley (Kroger), Myra Chang (Travelers) Dawn Goree (Home Depot), Tracy Crawford (Alliance Coal)

Carmine G. D’Alessandro (Chesapeake Employers)

Max Koonce leads a distinguished panel of employers and carriers in discussions focused on those issues that matter most to the businesses. While there are common concerns among industry and the regulatory

agencies upon which both can agree, differing perspectives can be significant and opinions regarding how to fix …or whether it needs to be

fixed… can be huge. Join us when the Industry Speaks!

Thursday July 26, 2018 (Continued)

Mid-Morning Break 10:15am - 10:30am Middleburg I

Sponsored By: Concentra, Inc.

Preview of the 2018 All Committee Conference at The Broadmoor November 2018 / The Broadmoor / Colorado Springs, CO

General Session 4: 10:30am – 11:30am Middleburg II-III

“Exploring The World of Opioid Alternatives”

Presented By: Eric Patten, RN, BSN,

Sr. Director of Clinical & Education Services at One Call According to the United Nations International Narcotics Control Board, Americans consume more opioids than any

other country. Chronic pain is an epidemic in the United States and highly prevalent in the workers’ compensation industry. Eric discusses opioid

addiction & the ease of writing a prescription versus exploring alternative treatments to help injured workers manage their pain while reducing side

effects and decreasing overall workers’ compensation claims costs.

General Session 5: 11:30am – 12:30pm Middleburg II-III “CMS Demands, MSA Requirements, & US Treasury” Moderated By: Douglas J. Holmes, President of UWC Panelists: Michael Merlino, SVP of Medicare Compliance, Sedgwick Rafael Gonzalez, President of Flagship Services Group Lavonya Chapman, Medicare Secondary Payer Compliance

Counsel, Optum

Doug Holmes brings back members from the 2017 All Committee Panel for a continuation of CMS/MSA issues and adds the participation of the US

Treasury as collectors of those deadbeats who simply ask for their appeal to be heard prior to paying penalties, interest, contested claims and federal

administrative costs. So if you filed an appeal to the CRC’s initial determination…but found that your appeal was denied only because the CRC did not have a valid letter of authority on file for that specific case…

because the Federal Agencies / Offices do not share information with each other…then I have only one word for you… ARGH!! Don’t miss this panel

session…it just might save your sanity plus a few dollars.

Convention Lunch (All Attendees /Guests Invited) 12:30pm – 1:30pm

Sponsored By: Safety National Harrimans Restaurant

Featured Programs Throughout the convention there will be special

programs designed to provide one-of-a-kind opportunities focused on those issues that drive workers’ comp systems. Workers’ compensation challenges know no borders. We learn from the experiences of our peers & share those strategies that have proven successful.

The following pages provide a glimpse into the quality and scope of the 2017 Convention...but there is so much

more…so as you are making plans for your summer...

Make Plans To Join Us This July! For Information Contact Gary Davis: 859-219-0194 / gary.davis@sawca.com

Committee Presentations: 1:45pm – 2:45pm Bluemont I-II

Claims Administration & Self-Insurance / Insurance Hosted By: Tom Glasson (AIG); Pauline Williams (LA) Steve Novak (Trean), Preston Williams (MS) & Dan Gibson (MASI)

“This Ain’t Your Grandfather’s LPT”… Loss Portfolio Transfers …a lifesaver or back-breaker…a number of years ago it might have depended upon your

perspective. But today there is a new model worth considering as it removes the burden from the self-insured employer yet protects the interest of the injured

workers and the state regulatory agency. Too good to be true? Join our panel of experts as they demo an LPT that just might please everyone.

Afternoon Break 2:45pm - 3:00pm Middleburg I Sponsored By: Trean Corp.

Management Information Systems 3:00pm – 4:00pm Waterford “Millennials and Their Technical Toolkit – What You Need to Know and

Understand About Them & Their Innovative Information Systems Design” Hosted By: Evelyn McGill (VA) & Kenneth Eichler (Work Loss Data)

Moderated by Alfred Faber (ISO), a panel of Millennials who have designed various technical tools for use in their organization will discuss the origin of thought for these tools from a millennial perspective; how they generated support for the ideas and how management embraced their ideas for development and implementation. These tools improved

the business operations in various organizations and the Millennial’s knowledge and skillset helped to enrich the workers’ compensation

service delivery systems, with innovative technical systems.

Larry Clevinger HealthSmart

Chris Ridge Annapolis Consulting

Group

Jeff Eggleston Insurance Management

Concepts

Alfred Faber ISO

Colby Painter Systems Analyst

Virginia WCC

Ryan Duke EDI Assistant

Mgr.

Aisha Taylor Commissioner South Carolina

SAWCA’s “Directors Cup” Reception & Dinner 7:00pm – 11:00pm Music By: Sunny Jim Middleburg II, Foyer & Terrace

Sponsored By: UBS Financial Services

Friday July 27, 2018 “ Farewell Grits” Breakfast 7:30am - 9:00am Middleburg II-III

Sponsored By: Sedgwick

Exhibits Open 7:30am – 11:00am Middleburg I

General Session 5: 9:00am - 10:00am Middleburg II-III

“Workers’ Compensation Case Law Update”

Fred Baker (TN) Wimberly Lawson Wright Daves & Jones, PLLC …provides a summary of the interesting and bizarre workers’ comp cases that shape our industry with additional comments provided by the jurisdiction responsible for the weird but true case.

General Session 6: 1 0:00am - 11:00am Middleburg II-III

Things that Make Bob Go “Hmmm”…

Moderator: Bob Wilson, President & CEO of WorkersCompensation.com welcomes a distinguished panel of industry and regulatory experts for a lively discussion of

those things that make Bob go “hmmm”. Who will find themselves on “Bob’s Panel” this year…join us for a free-flowing discussion when corporate humorist Bob Wilson holds court.

Closing Announcements & Recognition of SAWCA Officers for 2018-2019 Convention Adjourns Till Nov. 2018 / The Broadmoor, Colorado Springs, CO

2018 All Committee Conference November 13-16, 2018 marks the dates for the SAWCA ACC amidst the

incredible beauty of Colorado Springs, Colorado. Make plans now to join us at The Broadmoor...a world famous hotel nestled at the foot of

Cheyenne Mountain. The ACC provides attendees a full educational program with the intimacy of a small group

setting allowing for greater access and professional growth.

Plus...It is The Broadmoor. And...It Will Be A Conference To Remember!