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ICD-10 Basics

Presented by Suzanne Honor-Vangerov, Esq, CPC, CPC-I, CMSP - Learn the difference between ICD-9 and ICD-10 - Understand how the codes work - Learn the look-up methods - Learn the coding rules…




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Understanding the AMA Guides - Back to Basics

Robert Rassp, Esq. (author of “Lawyers Guide to the Guides”) and Judge Colleen Casey (former WCAB Commissioner) will cover every aspect of rating a whole person impairment. Mr. Rassp will…




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Thriving as a Work Comp Medical Provider

This four hour seminar is an interactive educational program designed for primary treating physicians and specialists managing injured workers. The course is ideally suited for practicing medical providers, chiropractors and…




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2016 Physician Fee Schedule Update

Effective January 1, 2016 every reimbursement amount changes in the Physician's Fee Schedule. Attend Sue Honor's webinar broadcast to understand these widespread changes. Time for Q&A with Sue Honor will…




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2016 Clinical Lab and Drug Test Fee Schedule Update

Suzanne Honor-Vangerov, CPC, CPC-I, CMSP presents this "2016 Clinical Lab and Drug Test Fee Schedule Update" via webinar. Critical updates, vital solutions and time for Q&A will be provided.




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ICD-10 Coding to Get Paid

Presented by Suzanne Honor-Vangerov, Esq, CPC, CPC-I, CMSP, and co-instructed by Gladys Ross, CPC, CCS-P, ACS-EM. - Musculoskeletal System - Nervous System - Skin - Subcutaneous Tissue - Mental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental…




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Cross Examining Medical Professionals

We have put together two masters in cross-examination and medicine for a half day seminar in which the attendees are sure to learn new and very practical information. This training…




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Cross Examining Medical Professionals & Cumulative Trauma Litigation

"Cross Examining Medical Professionals & Cumulative Trauma Litigation" is an all-day program devoted to legal and medical-legal issues that defense attorneys are confronted with in every day practice.




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Conversations With Your Client: Hypothetical Case Studies

In a series of hypothetical case studies, this program will reveal the inner workings of the claims handling and litigation process through a didactic dialogue from an attorney's intake of…




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2017 Medical Legal Fee Schedule Basics Update

In this program, Suzanne Honor-Vangerov provides an update for the 2017 Medical Legal Fee Schedule. This course will cover how to properly bill for medical-legal services, the DWC's interpretation of…




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2017 Physician's Fee Schedule Update

Suzanne Honor-Vangerov presents a program discussing the vital changes for 2017 including conversion factors, types of covered services and what is reimbursed. This course will benefit all who are involved…




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Work Comp Matters - Free Weekly Podcast - Episode 16: Artificial Intelligence

"Work Comp Matters" - the central location for all your workers' compensation, employment and labor law matters. Steve Appell hosts this weekly podcast from sunny southern California - presenting some…




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AMA Guides - Part 1 of 3: Basics

This program instructed by Phil Walker, J.D. and Christopher Brigham, M.D. will focus on the basic ratings under the AMA Guides. This is part one of three on a series…




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Medicare Secondary Payer Compliance and Legal Update

WorkCompCentral presents a full day seminar offering the latest updates in Medicare Secondary Payer compliance. This course touches upon all components of MSP compliance, from conditional payment resolutions and Medicare…




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Work Comp Matters - Free Weekly Podcast - Episode 39: Republicans & Democrats

"Work Comp Matters" - the central location for all your workers' compensation, employment and labor law matters. Steve Appell hosts this weekly podcast from sunny southern California - presenting some…




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Work Comp Matters - Free Weekly Podcast - Episode 51: Addiction

"Work Comp Matters" - the central location for all your workers' compensation, employment and labor law matters. Steve Appell hosts this weekly podcast from sunny southern California - presenting some…




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2017 Comp Laude® - MSP Series: Preparing to Settle: Taking Medicare's Interests Into Account

This program introduces students to the preparation of settlement by taking medicare's interests into account. This course is for all disciplines in workers' compensation, especially those who deal with MSP…




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Work Comp Matters - Free Weekly Podcast - Episode 69: Getting Stoned with Hilary Bricken

"Work Comp Matters" - the central location for all your workers' compensation, employment and labor law matters. Steve Appell hosts this weekly podcast from sunny southern California - presenting some…




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The Holistic Approach to Reducing Cost, Injury and Medication Use

The Holistic Approach to Reducing Cost, Injury and Medication Use…




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Judicial Tips for Litigation Developments - A Day with the Judges

Top Tips for Prepping Your Case for Trial Nailing the Doctor’s deposition Bullet Proving Your Medical Evidence Secrets Everyone Needs to Know About How to Accurately Rate PD WC Litigation Pitfalls and Pratfalls in…




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Assessing the Credibility of Psychiatric Claims

This program will educate attorneys and claims adjusters on the various methods for assessing the credibility of psychiatric injury claims. Attorneys will gain a better understanding of psychological testing and…




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Work Comp Matters - Free Weekly Podcast - Episode 84: 30th Congressional District with Mark Reed

Mark Reed is the pragmatic candidate for the 30th US Congressional District. In this edition of Work Comp matters Steve and the guys talk to Mark about the homeless, a…




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AMA Guides 5th Edition - Impairment Assessment Certification

If you work with impairment assessments, you must understand the correct use of the AMA Guides to the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment. This is the solution to help you master…




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2018 Comp Laude®: Research to Action to Research: How Public Policy Research Can Inform Legislative and Market Behavior

Workers' compensation public policy research is thriving. Big data and next generation analytics have created new insights into all corners of the national workers' compensation system. The best research can…




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Improving Communication in Workers' Compensation

Improving Communication in Workers' Compensation…




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Work Comp Matters - Episode 95: Michael Burgis

Steve Interviews Michael Burgis, The Law Offices of Michael Burgis & Associates – we talk about his Personal life, business life & workers compensation matters.




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Work Comp Matters - Episode 114: Revenge Politics

This week on Work Comp Matters, Steve, Mark Reed, Robert and Mike talk about the Measles and the anti-vaccine, Police use of force, State Compensation Insurance Fund Utilization Review, and…




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A Practical Approach to Using the MTUS & Formulary Wisely to Avoid Treatment Denials

Whether you are an employer, claims examiner, medical provider or attorney, this program will provide you with a clear understanding and practical approach of how the MTUS and Formulary to…




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Work Comp Matters - Episode 119: Magic Mushrooms

This week on Work Comp Matters, Charles Rondeau of The Rondeau Law Firm called in for the first five minutes to talk about the appeal he filed in the District…




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Work Comp Matters - Episode 120: Quest Diagnostics

This week on Work Comp Matters, Steve and the guys talk about the Quest Diagnostic data breach that affects almost 12,000,000 people. Additionally, the guys report on the Work Comp…




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Handling Cases of Serious & Willful Misconduct of the Employer-Review and Practice Hints

This program provides a guide to handling cases of serious and willful misconduct of employers. Examining various reviews and practice hints, Frank Christine III, Esq. will offer a review of…




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State Didn't Have Jurisdiction Over Truck Driver's Out-of-State Accident

A New York appellate court ruled that the state workers’ compensation system did not have jurisdiction over a truck driver’s claim based on injuries he sustained in an out-of-state accident…




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L&I Announces Ergonomic Rule Development

The Washington State Department of Labor and Industries announced that it opened rulemaking for ergonomic regulations that would apply to airline ground crews. State lawmakers in 2023 enacted Senate Bill 5217,…




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Injured Worker Failed to Prove Extreme Hardship Warranting Reclassification

A New York appellate court upheld the denial of a worker’s request for an extreme hardship redetermination. Case: Matter of Brown v. Plans Plus Ltd., No. CV-23-0250, 10/10/2024, published. Facts and procedural…




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Court Overturns Summary Judgment on Defendant's Indemnification Claim

A New York appellate court partially overturned a grant of summary judgment dismissing a defendant’s indemnification claim against an injured worker’s employer. Case: Cooper v. BLDG 7th Street LLC, Nos. 153479/18,…




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Court Denies Employer's Successive Application for Hearing as Lacking Probable Cause

The Virginia Court of Appeals upheld a decision by the Workers’ Compensation Commission denying an employer’s successive application for a hearing as being unsupported by probable cause. In December 2022, Jessica…




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CLARA Analytics Names Eugene Wong CFO

CLARA Analytics announced that it hired Eugene Wong as chief financial officer. Eugene Wong Wong brings more than 15 years of finance and operating experience to his new role with the…




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WCA Seeks Public Comment on Judicial Reappointment

The New Mexico Workers’ Compensation Administration is seeking public comment regarding the reappointment of Judge Ned Fuller to a five-year term. Ned S. Fuller Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham appointed Fuller, the…




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Sedgwick Names Andrea Buhl President of Casualty

Sedgwick on Monday announced that it named Andrea Buhl president of its casualty group. Andrea Buhl Buhl has held numerous leadership roles at Sedgwick over the last 15 years, most recently…




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DWC Adds Attorney Consultation Notice to Workplace Poster

The California Division of Workers’ Compensation updated a poster employers are required to display in the workplace to add language advising people of their right to consult an attorney following…




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WCIRB Webinar to Cover Geographic Differences in Claims

The Workers’ Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau will present the findings from its latest study on the variation of claim characteristics in different parts of California during a Dec. 4 webinar. Since…




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Supreme Court to Review Burden of Proof on Modification Petitions

Pennsylvania’s Supreme Court will be weighing in on the proper allocation of the burden of proving the existence of available positions for an injured worker, and the suitability of those…




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Law Enforcement Officer Not Entitled to Additional TTD or Treatment

West Virginia’s Intermediate Court of Appeals upheld the closure of an injured law enforcement officer’s claim and the denial of authorization for further treatment. Case: Robertson v. Brooks County Commission, No. 24-ICA-185,…




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No Disability Pension for Police Officer Who Refused Surgery

The Illinois Appellate Court upheld the denial of a disability pension to a police officer who refused surgery to address his injury. Case: Shirley v. Village of Clarendon Hills Police Pension…




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Legal Specialization Test Prep - Ethics and Professional Responsibility

Hon. Clint Feddersen designed this course to prepare experienced workers' compensation attorneys to become California Certified Legal Specialists in Workers' Compensation Law.




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Legal Specialization Test Prep - Practice and Procedure / Medical Issues

Hon. Clint Feddersen designed this course to prepare experienced workers' compensation attorneys to become California Certified Legal Specialists in Workers' Compensation Law.




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Online 40-Hour CA Medical Bill Review Credential Program

Join Sue Honor, Sue is the former manager of the California DWC Medical Unit. Students who complete all of the coursework will meet the California Department of Insurance requirements laid…




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Prosthetic Update for Lower Limb Amputation

In this webinar, we will review standard terms associated with prosthetics and levels of amputation of the lower limbs. Discuss the timeline for rehabilitation after lower limb amputation. Phases of…




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Supreme Court Decides: How Will Medicaid Impact Your Client's Case?

Find out how this Supreme Court Decision may impact your client's cases. Plaintiff attorneys need to know and understand how this decision could impact clients' settlement dollars. Defense attorneys need…




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CMS Clarifies Use of Non-Submit WCMSAs To Address Future Medical

As a national leader on all components of workers compensation education, WorkCompCentral continues to provide exceptional opportunities to learn about all aspects of work comp law, policy, procedures, and practice.