CLE SEMINAR
20th Annual
SEMINAR: Friday, February 20, 2015 I Milwaukee
WEBCAST: Friday, February 20, 2015
LIVE
REPLAY
WEBCAST: Thursday, February 26, 2015
WEBCAST: Thursday, March 5, 2015
WEBCAST: Tuesday, March 31, 2015
WEBCAST: Thursday, April 9, 2015
VIDEO: Wednesday, March 11, 2015
CLE CREDITS
Advanced Worker’s
Compensation
Symposium
4.5
4.5 CLE
20th Annual
Advanced Worker’s
Compensation
Symposium
LIVE SEMINAR: February 20, 2015 | Milwaukee
LIVE WEBCAST: February 20, 2015
Schedule
8:00 am
Registration
8:30 am
Where Are We Headed in
Spine Care and Worker’s
Compensation?
l The sea change in health
care and how it may affect
spine patients
l Spine treatment & disability
– the big picture
l What’s the latest on the
treatment of spine pain?
l What drives outcomes and
how should it inform patient
care?
l Balancing treatment and
reactivation
l Return to work – why it’s
good (most of the time)
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The disablement model – is
it serving patients well?
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Future care of workattributed spine disorders:
Where are we headed?
Maryeve Heath
Gregory L. Whitcomb, D.C.
WEBCAST REPLAY:
February 26, 2015
March 5, 2015
March 31, 2015
April 9, 2015
VIDEO REPLAY:
March 11, 2015
Hear from Both Sides to Get the Whole Picture
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Medical issues intertwine with worker’s compensation in countless ways, and for
twenty years, lawyers have counted on this annual half-day program to provide
insight from both the legal and medical perspective. Prominent attorneys, medical
practitioners, and an Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) unite for in-depth discussions of
work-related injuries.
Focus on Three Medical Specialties
Background on the Backbone: As a critical part of the body and the practice
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of worker’s compensation law, the spine has two sessions dedicated to it. The
first session will focus on spinal care including how changes in health care
may affect patients, the latest spinal treatments, factors impacting outcomes,
recommended timelines for returning to work, analysis of the disablement
model, and projections for future care of work-attributed spinal disorders. The
second session dives into spinal fusions including characteristics of a good
candidate and restrictions after surgery.
9:25 am
ALJ Reaction
Administrative Law Judge
Angela McKenzie
9:30 am
Spine Fusions in Wisconsin
Worker’s Compensation
l Who is a good candidate
for fusion (diagnostic
indicators)
l Causal connection to work
injury / exposure
l Permanency ratings and
post-surgical permanent
restrictions
Thomas M. Domer
Clay J. Frank, M.D.
The Reality of Post-Traumatic Stress: A clinical psychologist will explain
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how post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can affect worker’s compensation
patients and what challenges they will face upon returning to work.
Getting to the Heart of the Issue: According to the American Heart
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Association, about 720,000 Americans have a heart attack every year and
some of these happen on the job. It’s critical for you to understand stressors
of and permanent restrictions that may result from a heart attack.
PINNACLE Provides the Solution
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Due to time-restraints and resource issues, it’s not always optimal to schedule a
medical consultation. To help, PINNACLE created this one-of-a-kind CLE program so
that you can get your questions answered by distinguished medical experts.
Throughout the morning, the Administrative Law Judge will provide feedback on
the presentations ensuring that you get the full picture. Register today!
10:25 am ALJ Reaction
10:30 am Break
10:45 am The Reality of PostTraumatic Stress
l Diagnostic criteria
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Return to work issues
l Psych management: PTSD
best practices
Michael H. Gillick
Timothy E. Tyre, Ph.D
11:40 am ALJ Reaction
11:45 am Heart Attacks in Wisconsin
Worker’s Compensation
l Anatomy
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Causation / stressors
l Permanent restrictions
Anthony C. DeFranco, M.D.
Karl A. VanDeHey
12:40 pm ALJ Reaction
12:45 pm Program Concludes
Following program start time, webcast replay
and video replay schedules will vary slightly
from above listed times.
Anytime.
Anywhere.
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Faculty
Program Chair & Presenter
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Thomas M. Domer, Ph.D
Domer Law S.C.
Milwaukee
Presenters
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Anthony C. DeFranco, M.D.
Aurora Cardiovascular
Milwaukee
Clay J. Frank, M.D.
Integrated Spine Care S.C.
Milwaukee
Michael H. Gillick
Gillick, Wicht, Gillick & Graf
Milwaukee
Maryeve Heath
Whyte Hirschboeck Dudek S.C.
Milwaukee
Angela McKenzie
Wisconsin Department of Workforce
Development
Milwaukee
Timothy E. Tyre, Ph.D
Tyre and Childs Public Safety
Consultation
Delafield
Karl A. VanDeHey
Borgelt, Powell, Peterson & Frauen S.C.
Milwaukee
Dr. Gregory L. Whitcomb, D.C.
Assistant Professor and Director,
Chiropractic Services
Medical College of Wisconsin
Milwaukee
Credits
This program has been submitted to
the Wisconsin Board of Bar Examiners
for up to 4.5 CLE credits. It does not
qualify for EPR credits.
The February 20, 2015 live seminar and
live webcast and the March 11,2015
video replay will also be submitted for
Minnesota CLE credits.
Locations
Live Seminar
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Milwaukee, Radisson Milwaukee West
2303 N. Mayfair Rd., Hwy. 100 at North
Ave., (414) 257-3400
Video Replay
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Eau Claire, Plaza Hotel & Suites
1202 W. Clairemont Ave., (715) 834-3181
Green Bay, The Meadows
850 Kepler Dr., (920) 465-6700
Hudson, Hudson House Grand Hotel
1616 Crestview Dr., I-94, Hudson Exit, (715)
386-2394
Madison, State Bar Center
5302 Eastpark Blvd., American Center, (608)
257-3838
Milwaukee, Radisson Milwaukee West
2303 N. Mayfair Rd., Hwy. 100 at North Ave.,
(414) 257-3400
Oshkosh, Hilton Garden Inn
1355 W. 20th Ave., (920) 966-1300
Rhinelander, Quality Inn
668 W. Kemp St., (715) 369-3600
Wausau, Howard Johnson Inn
U.S. Hwy. 51 & Cty. NN, (715) 842-0711
Additional Learning Opportunities
CLE OnDemand
19th Annual Advanced Worker’s Compensation Symposium – 2014
Can’t wait for February? This half-day CLE OnDemand seminar offers advanced,
multidisciplinary discussions by attorneys, medical practitioners, and an ALJ. Topics
include hearing loss and audiology testing, the latest on pain management treatments
for worker’s compensation applicants, and the most common flaws in worker’s
compensation cases from an ALJ’s perspective.
CLE OnDemand Seminar: #CA2084D Member: $189 | Nonmember: $219
38th Annual Worker’s Compensation Update – 2014
Appropriate for worker’s compensation attorneys of all experience levels, this fullday CLE OnDemand seminar offers medical and legal perspectives on the hottest
issues in the worker’s compensation field, including a caselaw and legislative update,
a discussion of causation issues in occupational injuries, and a special session on
diagnosing mild traumatic brain injury and projecting outcomes for those affected.
CLE OnDemand Seminar: #CA2165D Member: $219 | Nonmember: $249
Medicare Secondary Payer Issues – 2014
Failure to properly consider Medicare’s interest in a settlement could result in a lawsuit
against you and your firm. Watch this full-day CLE OnDemand program and learn to
properly administer Medicare set-asides, address post-settlement considerations, and
consider ethical issues that can arise.
CLE OnDemand Seminar: #CA2064D Member: $219 | Nonmember: $249
Books / Books UnBound and Law Office Videos
Worker’s Compensation Handbook
Protecting the rights of employers and employees requires navigating complex
processes and regulations. With chapters on liability, benefits, penalties, claims,
settlement, and appeals, the Handbook provides insightful analysis, hundreds of
important citations, and information on the policies and workings of DWD’s Worker’s
Compensation Division that will help you successfully advise your clients.
Print Book: # AK0092; 640+ pp.; 7th ed. 2013; Member: $219 | Nonmember: $269
Books UnBound™ Subscription: # AE0092; Member: $149 | Nonmember: $189
Preparing for Your Compulsory Medical Exam
Educate your clients on what to expect in a compulsory medical exam so they don’t
let their guards down. This Law Office Video walks your clients though the examination
process and alerts them to potential dangers, helping them feel prepared and more
confident going into the medical exam.
DVD: # ED0005; Member: $115 | Nonmember: $149
Preparing for Your Deposition
A poor deposition can cost your client his or her case, impacting settlement
negotiations or trial. This Law Office Video covers topics including the purpose of
a deposition, proper demeanor and appearance, the importance of maintaining
composure, and strategies for understanding and staying within the limits of the
questions asked. The hypothetical scenarios show your clients what to expect and
provide pointers to help them give confident, relaxed, and credible testimony.
DVD: # ED0011; Member: $115 | Nonmember: $149
20th Annual Advanced Worker’s Compensation Symposium
SEMINAR TUITION
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Seminar Date/Location:
 Live Seminar: Friday, February 20, 2015 – Milwaukee
 Live Webcast: Friday, February 20, 2015
 Webcast Replay: Thursday, February 26, 2015
 Webcast Replay: Thursday, March 5, 2015
 Webcast Replay: Tuesday, March 31, 2015
 Webcast Replay: Thursday, April 9, 2015
 Video Replay: Wednesday, March 11, 2015 (Select location below)
 Eau Claire
 Hudson  Milwaukee  Rhinelander  Green Bay
 Madison  Oshkosh  Wausau
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Discover how PTSD may impact worker’s
compensation patients and guidance for
managing PTSD upon return to work
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Gain insight on spinal fusion treatments,
including characteristics of a good
candidate and restrictions for after surgery
Health attorneys
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Learn about spine injuries and disorders
Understand what causes heart attacks and
the permanent restrictions that may ensue
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