2019 Agenda

2019 Schedule at a Glance &  Agenda Topics 
(Full Speaker list will be updated soon)

CONFERENCE SCHEDULE

 

Tuesday, September 3rd

7:00 am - 8:30 am: Golf Tournament Registration (Monarch Beach Golf Links)

8:30 am - 2:30 pm: Golf Tournament (“Scramble” at Monarch Beach Golf Course)

2:30 pm - 3:30 pm: Golf Tournament Awards Reception (Club 19)

1:00 pm - 4:00 pm: Pre-Conference: Keynote-Trisha Meili-Best Selling Author of “I Am The Central Park Jogger” & Leadership Forum (Monarch Ballroom, 5th Floor) Everyone is Welcome

3:00 pm - 9:00 pm: Attendee Registration & Exhibitor Set Up/Registration (Aegean Ballroom, 3rd Floor)

 

Wednesday, September 4th

6:30 am - 11:00 am: Attendee Registration (Aegean Ballroom, 3rd Floor)

7:00 am - 8:00 am: Continental Breakfast (Monarch Foyer, 5th Floor)

7:45 am - 5:20 pm: Conference Sessions (Monarch Ballroom (5th Floor), Adriatic (3rd Floor), Mediterranean (3rd Floor-North Wing)

9:30 am - 4:30 pm: Expo Hall Hours (Expo Hall, 3rd Floor)

9:30 am - 10:15 am: Networking Refreshment Break (Expo Hall, 3rd Floor)

12:15 pm - 1:30 pm: Networking Lunch (Pacific Lawn & Expo Hall Networking)

3:35 pm- 4:20 pm: Networking Break (Expo Hall, 3rd Floor)

5:30 pm - 7:00 pm: Opening Night Networking Cocktail Reception (Grand Lawn)

                               Music By: Kaitlyn Weathers

                               Sponsored by: Medcor, Inc.

7:00 pm – 9:00 pm: Musical Entertainment (33°North-Lobby Bar & Aveo)

 

Thursday, September 5th

6:00 am - 7:00 am: Sunrise Yoga Session (Grand Lawn) 1

7:00 am - 8:00 am: Continental Breakfast (Monarch Foyer, 5th Floor)

8:00 am - 4:45 pm: Conference Sessions (Monarch Ballroom (5th Floor), Adriatic (3rd Floor), Mediterranean (3rd Floor-North Wing)

9:30 am - 4:30 pm: Expo Hall Hours (Expo Hall, 3rd Floor)

10:00 am - 10:45 am: Networking Refreshment Break (Expo Hall, 3rd Floor)

12:30 pm - 1:45 pm: Networking Lunch (Pacific Lawn & Expo Hall Networking)

1:45 pm - 2:30 pm: Motivational Keynote Speaker –Erin Brochovich (Monarch Ballroom, 5th Floor)

2:30pm - 3:30 pm: Meet & Greet/Photo Opportunity with Keynote Speaker- Erin Brochovich (Expo Hall, 3rd Floor)

5:30 pm - 8:30 pm: "Wild Wild West" Themed Casino Night - Dinner, Drinks & Music (Grand Lawn)

8:30 pm - 12:30 am: DJ / Dancing with the Risk Professionals (Monarch Ballroom, 5th Floor) 

                                Sponsored by: Medata, Inc.

 

Friday, September 6th

6:00 am - 7:00 am:  Sunrise Yoga Session (Grand Lawn)

7:30 am - 10:00 am: Networking Breakfast (Expo Hall, 3rd Floor)

7:30 am - 10:00 am: Expo Hall Hours (Expo Hall, 3rd Floor)

9:00 am - 12:30 pm: Conference Sessions (Monarch Ballroom, 5th Floor)

10:00 am - 12:30 pm: Exhibitor Breakdown

12:30 pm - Conference Concludes

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FULL AGENDA

 

Tuesday, September 3rd

1:00 pm – 4:00 pm (Pre-Conference – Optional – Register Separately)

CWCRC, Dana Point Pre-Conference Leadership Workshop

TITLE:  Best Selling Author of "I Am the Central Park Jogger:"

 

Summary:

 

Trisha Meili will share her story of healing and recovery from the victim of a crime that shocked the nation; she is the Central Park Jogger.


Trisha will be providing us with her mesmerizing, inspiring, often wrenching story of human strength and transcendent recovery.  She will tell us who she was before the attack—a young Wall Street professional with a promising future. I Am the Central Park Jogger is not a story of an attack, but rather, one of healing. The horror of Ms. Meili's attack brought an outpouring of support and love from her family, friends, healthcare workers, co-workers, and strangers. She credits this support as part of the miracle of her recovery as she relearned how to do simple things, such as rolling over, telling time, buttoning her blouse, or identifying simple objects. The support allowed her to move from victim to survivor, reclaim her life, and become whole again.

 

After hearing Trisha’s incredible presentation please join us for an engaging Leadership round table discussion. Learn about different styles of leadership and how you can take your style to the next level by learning from your peers. 

 Keynote Speaker:
 Trisha Meili

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3:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Attendee Registration & Exhibitor Set Up/Registration

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Wednesday, September 4th

6:30 am – 11:00 am

Attendee Registration

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7:00 am – 8:00 am

Continental Breakfast in Monarch Foyer

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9:30 am – 4:30 pm  

Exhibit Hall Hours

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7:45 am – 9:30 am


Employer & Stakeholder Panel: State of the Workers’ Compensation and the Influence of California on National Workers’ Compensation Programs

 

Summary:

 

Our national workers’ compensation system is constantly evolving with pressure from multiple stakeholders including the applicants bar, employer lobbyists, and many others who benefit from this arguably over complicated benefit delivery system. 

Because of this, managing a multi-state worker’s compensation program is a significant challenge for risk managers.  The dynamic nature of workers’ compensation and the fact that there is no national workers’ compensation program, can truly keep a claims team confused and, if improperly administered, will result in fines and penalties against the employer.

Although recent reform efforts in California have been successful in the eyes of most employers, it remains the highest cost state for worker’s compensation in the nation. This Panel will discuss the current state of workers’ compensation, potential headwinds with a new governor, and the impact that California WC has on national employers choosing California as a place to expand their business.

State of the Workers’ Compensation System (2019)

·       The California workers’ compensation system has been through multiple reforms over the last decade, do you feel that our new governor’s administration will “turn back the clock” and undue some of the progress that has been made?

 

·       What can people in our audience do NOW to make sure that this does not happen?

 

·       Where do you believe that more work needs to be done?

 

·       We hear a lot about automation coming into the workers’ compensation system from streamlining billing, telemedicine, wearables, predictive modeling, etc.  In your opinion, where does technology fit in best with respect to the administration of our workers’ compensation benefit delivery system and where do we need to make sure that it does not go too far?

 

·       There has been a tremendous focus on the use of opioids in this country and the incredible addictions on a national basis.  How do you think the workers’ compensation system has addressed this issue and do you believe that progress has been made in this area?

 

·       How do you think Cannabis fits into the future of pain management within the workers’ compensation system now that many states of have legalized marijuana and CBD oil is literally mainstream as an off the shelf pain relief?

 

·        There remains a disparity with respect to the way claims are litigated in the LA basin relative to the rest of the State of California.  Why do you believe this has been allowed to go on for so many years and what needs to be done to change this?

 

·       We all suffer from communication overload and it is becoming more and more challenging to get key stakeholders, especially the injured workers, to all align.  Yet, most litigation stems from the perception that there is a lack of urgency to delivering medical treatment in a timely manner.  How do we improve communication and reduce friction in our current benefit delivery system?

 

·       Do you think that the California WC system has an influence on whether employers stay, move out, or expand/contract in this State? 

 

·       How do you think the California WC system influences reforms in other states, if at all?  Certainly, we have our own unique issues in the Golden State, but many of what we have discussed today are not California specific issues.  What are some of the national challenges with friction within workers’ compensation and how do you see things evolving over the next five years?

 

·       Does anyone employ a case closing strategy?

 

·       How often do you RFP your Broker or TPA or take your carriers to market?

 

·       Do you have a Return to Work budget to pay the salaries of transitional duty workers?

 

Speakers:

- Kurt Leisure, Vice President of Risk Services, The Cheesecake Factory

- Bruce Wick, Director of Risk Management, California Professional Association of Specialty Contractor

- Karen Townsend, Senior Manager, Health, Safety & Environment, Sodexo

- Jeffrey R. Einhorn, Chief Executive Officer, NonProfits’ United

- Karen Fry, Commerce Casino


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9:30 am – 10:15 am

Networking Refreshment Break in Expo Hall

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10:15 am – 11:15 am

 

Bionomics - Back & Shoulder Injury and Pain Prevention

Sponsored by: FIT, Inc.


Summary:

Back, shoulder and ergonomic injuries are mainly caused by cumulative micro-trauma.  We all feel it eventually in the form of fatigue, discomfort, pain or even injury.  It insidiously accumulates on our bodies and in most cases we miss-assign the cause of these symptoms to the catch all “I am getting older”. 

 

SOMETHING CAN BE DONE ABOUT IT has been proven to be true by FIT after training well over a million employees.  In this session you will discover how Bionomics training can prevent injury and pain to you, your family and your employees.  Learn the simple solution to the “age old” problems of back and shoulder injuries.

 

Speakers:

- Dennis Downing, CEO, Future Industrial Technologies (FIT)

- Al Smith, Corporate Director of Safety and Security, Greyhound 

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10:15 am – 11:15 am

 

A VIP Pass into the World of Cannabis

 

Summary:

This session approaches Cannabis from a whole new high. A special insider look at the Cannabis Industry from resident experts, as well as a legislative progress and the background of farm to product. It further provide a medical perspective addressing catastrophic head trauma & cognitive deficit claims. You will leave this session with a different view and new information rarely discussed.

 

Speakers:

Dr. Douglas Benner, MD, FACOEM, Medical Director, Marriott

- Frances Esters, City Boy Farms

- Jason Kallen, President, City Boy Farms

- Norin T. Grancell, Attorney, Norin T. Grancell Attorney at Law

 

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10:15 am – 11:15 am

 

Employer Roundtable: Public Entity Roundtable

 

Summary:

Exclusively for risk managers, workers’ comp managers, claims managers, and HR managers. This session will consists of a round table format that will be highly interactive and will focus on best practices. Due to the format of this session, only the first 50 risk and claims managers will be invited to participate.

 

Moderators:

- Jamelle W. Peck, Claims Manager, City of Long Beach

- Tyrone Spears, Workers’ Compensation Administrator, City of Los Angeles

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10:15 am – 11:15 am

 

Strategies to Resolving Legacy Claims

 

Summary:

Legacy claims got you down L they keep showing up like a bad penny on your reports time and time again….Those old dog claims that you somehow inherited and feel like you’re never going to be able to get rid of them.  Stop feeling like you want to bang your head against your desk, join this session where employers will share their knowledge on how to get them under control. You will learn their techniques for resolving those pesky claims by using unique controls regarding pharmacy, MSA’s, peer reviews just to name a few that will help you push those claims towards closure.

Speakers:

- Joe Carresi, Senior Advisor, Southern CA Edison

 - Nidya Gonzales AIC, ARM, Sr. Casualty Claims Manager, Brinker International 

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11:20 am – 12:20 pm

 

Targeted Violence: A Law Enforcement Perspective

 

Summary:

This panel session will take attendees into the world of terrorism and active shooters through the eyes of the law enforcement community tasked with prevention and response to these horrific situations.  The panel of law enforcement experts will provide attendees with a surreal look into the planning, preparation, and tactical response methods that police, the FBI, and the military use to keep Americans safe.

Speakers:

- Robert Gunzel, Assistant Sheriff, Riverside Sheriff’s Department

- Jason Johnston, Director, Police Officer/ Task Force Officer, Riverside Community College District

 - Bryan Wood, Corona Police Department

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11:20 am – 12:20 pm

 

Case Study: Making AI Work in Claims Operations

 

Sponsored By: CLARA Analytics

 

Summary:

What is Al… how did it come to life? Why is AI important in managing workers’ compensation claims? Learn how Artificial Intelligence solutions can work for you and improve your claims operations. Find out why a TPA started this journey and what they have learned along the way.

 

Speakers:

 Tom Veale, Founder and President, TRISTAR

Jayant Lakshmikanthan, Founder and Chief Officer, CLARA Analytics

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11:20 am – 12:20 pm

 

Understanding PAGA and Wage & Hour Practices

 

Summary:


This panel session will provide attendees with a framework for the prevention, investigation, and exposure mitigation of wage and hour claims in California.  The discussion will include an analysis of the large fines and penalties associated with the Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA).  The presenters will provide strategies and tactics employers can utilize to prevent the exposures associated with PAGA, methods for timely and accurate investigations of reported events, and claims control actions steps to mitigate the downside potential of these claims.

Speakers:

- Eric De Wames, Managing Partner – Employment Law Division, Michael Sullivan & Associates

- Micah Davis, Director of Compliance, Skyline Security Management, Inc.

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12:15 pm – 1:30 pm 

Networking Lunch on the Pacific Lawn & Expo Hall Networking

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1:30 pm – 2:30 pm

 

Self-Insurance Update

 

Summary:

 A session to inform and inspire those considering or who already have a self-insured program. Gain a new perspective and understanding on the transition and benefits once you are self-insured.

Speakers:

- Lyn Asio-Booz, Chief, CA Office of Self Insurance Plans

- Jon Wroten, Managing Director, CA Risk Advisors LLC

- Janet Mars, Senior Workers Compensation Specialist, Netflix

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1:30 pm – 2:30 pm

 

Real World Actions behind Diversity and Inclusion

 

Summary:

This session will feature speakers who are making inroads with D&I beyond just discussions. Listen to their successes and failures and what emerging trends they see in this space.

 

Speakers:

- Gail Kiyomura,  Deputy Director of HR, Risk Management and Benefits, City of Stockton

- Bonnie Sawdey, Chief People Officer, Crawford & Company

Moderator:

- Robert Cartwright Jr., Division Manager- Northeast, EHS, Bridgestone

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1:30 pm – 2:30 pm

 

Employer Roundtable: GL Contractual Liability Roundtable

 

Summary:


Exclusively for risk managers, workers’ comp managers, claims managers, and HR managers. This session will consists of a round table format that will be highly interactive and will focus on best practices. Due to the format of this session, only the first 50 risk and claims managers will be invited to participate.

 

Moderators:

- Scott Ritto, VP, Risk Management, Kilroy Realty Corporation

- Todd Whitman, Partner, Allen Matkins

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1:30 pm – 2:30 pm

 

Work Comp Case Studies – What’s on the Horizon?

 

Summary:

An introspective deep dive into cases on the forefront.

A back stage pass from California Applicant’s Attorney conference: what the Applicant’s Attorneys are focusing on and what they have in store for us this coming year?

What you will need to have documented to be ready to take that case to the Board

 

Speakers:

- Michael Sullivan, General Managing Partner, Michael Sullivan & Associates LLP

- Demetra Johal, Managing Partner, Laughlin, Falbo, Levy & Moresi

- Brooke Deidrick, Attorney, Samuelsen, Gonzalez, Valenzuela & Brown LLP

- Dan Bagan, Former Risk Manager - UPS

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2:35 pm – 3:35 pm

 

Telemedicine: What’s Working, What’s Not & How to close the gap!

 

Summary:

Telemedicine is making its mark on the WC world. This session will share what’s going right, what’s not working out so well and how to improve on the process. You will be able to see a live example of how telemedicine can work for employers.

Speakers:

- Lisa Anne Bickford, Director of Government Relations, Coventry/Aetna

- Matt Engels, JD, Vice President, Carepath Networks/Medcor, Inc.

- Nadia Tereshchenko, Associate Medical Director, Medcor, Inc.

- Aideen Turner, CEO, Virtual Physical Therapists

- Rick Sumner, Ulta Beauty

Moderator:

Curtis Smith, Executive Vice President , Medcor, Inc.

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2:35 pm – 3:35 pm


A New Spin on the TPA Request for Proposal (RFP)

 

Summary:

A brand new twist on a successful RFP submission by roping in a fresh perspective from these dynamic speakers. This session takes a new approach and lassos ideas for a rowdy RFP. This is a session not to miss!

Speakers:

- Nick Roxborough, Partner, Roxborough, Pomerance, Nye & Adreani, LLP

- Terri Harrison, Director of Workers' Compensation Programs, California Insurance Guarantee Association

- Bijan Bijarchi, Vice President Of Corporate Accounts, York 

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2:35 pm – 3:35 pm

 

Learn how Wearables and Advanced Analytics combined with onsite therapists are significantly reducing injuries

 

Summary:

Learn how one employer used leading-edge risk management strategies coupled with new technologies such as wearables and advanced analytics combined with onsite therapists to proactively address conditions before they become injuries.  This panel will show you how wearables technologies and advanced analytics are successfully being used significantly reduce workers' comp injuries.  Tillamook Dairy will share with you real life examples of the benefits they achieved by using these leading-edge risk management strategies.  

Speakers:

- Tamra Gammon, Director of Safety and Continuous Improvement, Tillamook County Creamery Association

- Daniel J. Guth, ARM, Vice President, Alliant Insurance Services

- Chantel Gorton, PT, DPT, SCS, Injury Prevention Specialist, Work Right NW

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2:35 pm – 3:35 pm

 

Employer Roundtable: Workers Comp

 

Summary:

Exclusively for risk managers, workers’ comp managers, claims managers, and HR managers. This session will consists of a round table format that will be highly interactive and will focus on best practices. Due to the format of this session, only the first 50 risk and claims managers will be invited to participate.

Moderators:

Dawn Watkins, Director, Los Angeles Unified School District

Denise Evans, Director of Workers’ Compensation Claims, Staffmark

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3:35 pm – 4:20 pm

Networking Refreshment Break in Expo Hall

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4:20 pm – 5:20 pm


The Defense Wish List

 

Summary:


This highly recognized liability defense team will discuss their wish list of what they would like to see in the contents of a file when it is referred to them.  You will leave with actionable items that need to occur on the day of the accident instead of scrambling months down the road to prepare you defense.  The result will be lower defense costs, lower settlement costs, and faster claim closure.

Speakers:

- Kurt Leisure, Vice President of Risk Services, The Cheesecake Factory

- Jeff Vernis, Managing Partner, Vernis Bowling of Palm Beach, P.A.

- Lisa Peterson, Attorney ,Goldberg Segalla

 

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4:20 pm – 5:20 pm

 

We’re Self Insured, why do we need a Captive?

 

Summary:

 

There are many benefits in forming a captive insurance company in today's environment.  With the emphasis on corporate governance and a changing insurance market, it is often a catalyst in reducing a company's total cost of risk and maintaining a rationalized, validated and transparent risk retention philosophy.

Speakers:

- Jason Palmer, Head of US Captive Management and Captive Consulting, Willis Towers Watson

- Gregory Wren, Director Financial Risk & Insurance, Children’s Hospital Orange County

 

Moderator:

Scott Ritto, VP, Risk Management, Kilroy Realty Corporation

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5:30 pm – 7:00 pm

Opening Night Networking Cocktail Reception located at the Grand Lawn - Cocktails & Music

Sponsored by: Medcor, Inc.

Music by: Kaitlyn Weathers

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7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Musical Entertainment in 33°North-Lobby Bar

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Thursday, September 5th


6:00 am – 7:00 am

Sunrise Yoga Session on the Grand Lawn

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7:00 am – 8:00 am

Continental Breakfast in Monarch Foyer  

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9:30 am – 4:30 pm 

Exhibit Hall Hours

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8:00 am – 9:00 am

 

How Technology Creates Transparency in Workers' Compensation

 

Summary:

This session will cover the built-in inefficiencies in record retrieval in California Workers Compensation and how recent advances in technology can address them. Principally, the impact of existing legislation and its unintended drive towards more records and less data. New products can now provide more data, with fewer records and are built to reduce fraud, waste and abuse in record retrieval. We will discuss digital rights management to enhance patient privacy and protection and its relationship to current Federal Law. We will also cover new technology advances that allow for reduced administrative spend on record retrieval and newly developed a.i. products that can greatly reduce time to review medical records for attorneys, QME, IMR and claims professionals.

 

Speakers:

- Joe Salvati, CEO, Arcuity ai

- Lika Olotoa, Workers’ Compensation Claims Supervisor, Smart & Final

- Negar Matian, Attorney, Matian Law Group

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8:00 am – 9:00 am

 

WC DIR Update Workers' Compensation

 

Summary:

Straight from the Division of Workers’ Compensation, Mr. Parisotto will provide an update on the new administration and what the DIR is working on to reduce friction in the WC system.


Speaker:

George Parisotto, Administrative Director of the Division of Workers’ Compensation, State of CA

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9:05 am – 10:05 am

 

Why Won't The Prosecutor File Our Case?

 

Summary:

Providing you information on how Prosecutors determine what cases to file and why those were filed over others is important for employers to understand. What do we consider helpful evidence? What is irrelevant evidence for the purpose of filing charges? We will share with you what we need to make a successful conviction in healthcare insurance fraud.


Speakers:

- Jennifer Snyder, Head Deputy, LA District Attorney’s office- Healthcare Insurance Fraud

- Shadi Kamiabipour, Deputy District Attorney,  Orange County DA’s Office

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9:05 am – 10:05 am

 

The Changing Landscape of Consumer Privacy Act Laws

 

Summary:

Is your organization equipped for the January 1st deadline? The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), is one of several States, granting consumers new rights with respect to the collection of their personal information. This session provide guidance for compliance, contractual transfer and addresses insurance policy.

 

Speakers:

Marc Voses, Partner, Goldberg Segalla

- Andrew Shaxted, Senior Director, FTI Consulting

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9:05 am – 10:05 am

 

Innovative Safety: Implementing Comprehensive Safety Program

 

Summary:

This panel session will provide attendees with a detailed discussion of new and innovative services and products available to reduce both accident frequency and severity of industrial accidents in every industry.  The presenters will provide supporting data for each of the safety initiatives discussed to allow attendees to immediately take the information back to their organizations and deploy the strategies for the benefit of the workforce.

Speakers:

- Rick Sumner, Director of Risk Management, Ulta Beauty

- Robert Cartwright Jr., Division Manager- Northeast, EHS, Bridgestone

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10:00 am – 10:45 am 

Networking Refreshment Break in Expo Hall

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10:45 am – 11:45 am

 

Engaging your Claims Partners

 

Summary:

Ya'll join us for an engaging your partners, through leveraging technology to support communication, removing friction points with injured employees, utilizing metrics and creating reporting analytics that are actionable. These best practices will keep you and your partners in the saddle!

 

Speakers:

- Kelly Webb, National Director of Claims, Albertsons’ Companies

- Agnes Hoeberling, President, Intercare Holdings Inc.

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10:45 am – 11:45 am

 

Q&A Panel with Innovative Industry Risk Management Experts

 

Summary:

Wanted! Claims and Risk Professionals to attend the showdown of the conference. These industry experts will reward you with a look at future trends, innovations and an in-depth Q&A.

Speakers:

- Jill Dulich, Claims and Operations Manager, CA Self-Insurers’ Security Fund

- Henry Cabaniss, Director of Risk Management, Southern Glazers Wine and Spirits

- Orit Harrington, Senior Risk Manager, International Coffee & Tea, LLC.

Moderator:

Shaun Jackson, Executive Director, Risk Management, Panda Restaurant Group

 

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10:45 am – 11:45 am

 

Collision Ahead: How to Design a Fleet Safety Program

 

Summary:

Risk control and transportation related exposures can leave you down yonder. Saddle-up with technical experts to give your program a fix'in. While there are no guarantees an accident won’t happen, establishing a formal and ongoing program of screening, testing, inspection and training is essential to avoiding the impact of motor vehicle accidents no matter the size of your fleet. This session will provide new takeaways for any vehicle safety program needing a lift!

 

Speakers:

- Pete VanDyne, Risk Control Technical Director, Liberty Mutual

- Dianah Jimenez, Risk Manager, Core-Mark

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11:50 am – 12:40 pm

 

OSHA Updates: What's next on the horizon

 

Summary:

This isn't their first rodeo, while many companies view OSHA with fear or distrust, they can truly be a vital resource to your program. Learn how the trend of workplace safety has its roots with this key partnership.

 

Speakers:

- Joel Sherman, VP Safety & Corporate Affairs, Grimmway

- Robert Cartwright Jr., Division Manager- Northeast, EHS, Bridgestone

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11:50 am – 12:40 pm

 

Resolving Medicare Conditional Payments in Work Comp Claims

Summary:

Medicare within the workers’ compensation world is complex and confusing.  This session will provide the latest strategies for resolving complicated medical conditional payments. Should you just pay it or not??

Speakers:

- Rosemarie Arellano, Director of Outreach Healthcare Recoveries, (Optum Sponsored) Performant Corp.

- Ellyse Sites, Workers Compensation Claims Manager, Trinity Health Corp

- Rafael Gonzalez, Esq., President –Settlement Solutions, United Health/Optum

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11:50 am – 12:40 pm

 

Stump your Work Comp Attorney

 

Summary:

An open panel discussion for employee members to ask a workers' compensation attorney any burning questions they have for free!

 

Speakers:

- Carroll Wheatley, Esq, Partner, Laughlin, Falbo, Levy & Moresi

- Lori Bolen, Esq, Partner, Bolen & Associates

- Stewart Reubens, Esq., Managing Shareholder, Stander, Reubens, Thomas & Kinsey

 

Moderator:

Kimberly Kinney, Director of Workers’ Compensation, Loma Linda University Health

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12:30 pm – 1:45 pm

Networking Lunch on the Pacific Lawn

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1:45 pm – 2:30 pm

Motivational Keynote - Erin Brochovich

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2:30 pm – 3:30 pm

Meet & Greet with Keynote Speaker - Erin Brochovich

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3:45 pm – 4:45 pm

 

Insurance Market Forecast

 

Summary:

The insurance marketplace is currently in a state of change, and insurance buyers are feeling this change as they gear up for and process their annual renewals.  Come and hear from Senior Executives from three different insurance carriers as we take a look at various drivers of this change.  We will explore the property market, the general and automobile liability market, and finally the worker’s compensation market.  There will be time for questions and dialogue, so come ready to have your questions addressed and gather some knowledge that you can take back to your organizations to enhance your discussions with your own Senior Leadership.

Speakers:

- Neal Enriquez, Executive Vice President, Sompo International Insurance

- Seth Hedrington, Senior Vice President & General Manager, Liberty Mutual

- David Thoman, Senior Vice President Operations, FM Global

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3:45 pm – 4:45 pm

 

WC Case Law Update

 

Summary:

Workers’ compensation has been and remains one of the most litigated areas of California law. Our courts continue to issue decisions that have a significant financial impact of the management and administration of every employer’s workers’ compensation program. This panel of attorneys will provide you with a review of California Workers’ Compensation cases and decisions issued that could impact how you manage your claims.

 

Speakers:

- Adam Dombchick, Partner, GEK Law

- Justin Farhang, Shareholder, Kegel, Tobin & Truce

- Judge Myrle Petty, DIR-DWC-WCAB San Bernardino District Office

 

Moderator:

- Sarah Cato, Senior Manager, Risk and Insurance, Rubio’s

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3:45 pm – 4:45 pm

 

C-Suite Recognition for Risk Managers

 

Summary:

This interactive session will provide attendees with a roadmap to the design and implementation of innovative risk management, safety, and claims management programs that will promote both the effectiveness of the department and the reputation of the risk manager in the minds of the C-Suite.  The risk management function can be a virtual unknown to leaders in many organizations.  The information in this session will help both seasoned and new risk management professionals in their quest to be recognized for their contribution to the strategic success of the organization.

 

Speakers:

- Kurt Leisure, Vice President of Risk Services, The Cheesecake Factory

Michael Simmons, Director Risk Management , Riverside Community College District

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5:30 pm – 8:30 pm

“Wild Wild West” Themed Casino Night on the Grand Lawn 

Food, Drinks, Music, Casino Games and Prizes

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8:30 pm – 12:30 am

Dancing with the Risk Professionals

Sponsored by: Medata, Inc.

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Friday, September 6th


6:00 am – 7:00 am

Yoga Session on the Grand Lawn

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7:30 am – 10:00 am

Networking Breakfast in Expo Hall

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7:30 am – 10:00 am

Exhibit Hall Hours

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10:00 am – 12:30 pm

Exhibitor Breakdown

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9:00 am – 10:00 am

 

Reputational Risk-When good products go bad

Summary:

Even good products can have reputational risks, and the subsequent brand damage can be every risk manager’s bunkin’ bronco. Your company's reputation is a priceless asset and any brand damage can have a lasting effect on your company's financial health. This session will explore solutions to complex reputational risk challenges and brand protection as a result of data breaches, bad reviews, or when your company’s character or ethics are called into question.

Speakers:

Taylor Tyree, Assistant Vice President, Product Recall Practice, Marsh

 

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9:00 am – 10:00 am

 

Advancements in Healthcare

Summary:

Healthcare changes dramatically because of technological developments, from anesthetics and antibiotics to magnetic resonance imaging scanners and radiotherapy. Future technological innovation is going to keep transforming healthcare, yet while technologies (new drugs and treatments, new devices, new social media support for healthcare, etc) will drive innovation, and create breakthroughs.

 

Speakers:

Dr. Gary Brazina, Diplomate American Board of Orthopedic Surgery, Brazina Orthopedic

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10:05 am – 11:05 am

 

Lassoing the Interactive Process: The WC/ADA/FMLA/FEHA Rodeo

 

Summary:

CA employers face a tough challenges just managing a workers’ compensation claim, add in ADA, FMLA, FEHA and reasonable accommodations and those challenges just became your worst nightmare. Shaw HR consulting deals with these challenges with employers every day. Learning how to minimize your exposure and keep from getting drawn into costly legal issues is crucial for your bottom line.  


Speakers:

Rachel Shaw, President, Shaw HR Consulting, Inc.

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10:05 am – 11:05 am

 

The Current Cyber Landscape

 

Summary:

The world of Cyber is an ever-changing environment that seems to have the bad guys or hackers at an advantage every time we turn around.  New security threats are arising every day in the form of ransomware, increasing internet connectivity and social media platforms, phishing and cyber extortion.  Join us for a current look at this ever-changing landscape, as well as a look into the trends in data privacy regulations that are on the horizon and will not be ignored.

Speakers:

- Dan Wilson, Cyber Risk Consultant, AIG

- Paula Miller, Senior Vice President, Marsh

- Diana Rich, Director, Risk Management, Foundation Building Materials LLC

 

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11:15 am – 12:30 pm

 

Risk Manager Best Practices: ERM vs Strategic Risk

Summary:

The role of the Risk Manager is becoming more strategic, and being asked to do more to support the mission/vision of their organizations. What are the latest trends and how will this benefit you? Hear this discussion of "best practices" and how these risk managers handle the "knowns" of their jobs, while anticipating the "unknowns" to provide value to their profession.

 

Speakers:


- Scott Ritto, VP, Risk Management, Kilroy Realty Corporation

- Robert Cartwright Jr., Division Manager- Northeast, EHS, Bridgestone

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11:15 am – 12:30 pm

 

Ergonomics - Beyond the Desk

 

Summary:

 

Ergonomic training has traditionally been focused on the office setting, in this session, we move beyond the office to provide information on how to evaluate non-traditional ergonomic evaluations.

 

Speakers:


- Gary Podesta, PT, Injury Prevention & Ergonomics, Health, Safety, Providence St. Joseph Health

- Frank Noguchi, OT, Senior Manager, Injury Prevention & Ergonomics, Providence St. Joseph Health

- Katie Grubb, PT, Injury Prevention Manager, Providence St. Joseph Health

- Bryon Graulich, Injury Prevention & Ergonomics Senior Specialist, Providence St. Joseph Health

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12:30 pm

Conference Concludes

 

 

 

 

 

 

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