Conference LodgingCLARION RESORT (Conference Location)1-800-638-2100 ClarionOC.com10100 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD 21842

Please note: The Clarion hotel requires a SEVEN day cancellation policy in advance of this conference.

OVERFLOW HOTELS: (shuttle service)

PRINCESS ROYALE 800-476-9253

CAROUSEL RESORT 800-641-0011

Shuttles provided by Transcend Services, Inc.

MWCEA CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHTSWe welcome you to fully immerse yourself into the 2015 MWCEA Conference “The Zen of Workers Compensation: The Art of Case Resolution” featuring several never before experienced programs and segments.

In the current workers compensation environment, there are disparate forces acting on the system such as costs, reimbursement, appropriate care to the injured worker/utilization, and unemployment, to name a few.

In our complex, sometimes chaotic world, the “Zen Workers Compensation” theme seeks, during the few days of our conference, to calm the mind, bring clarity, and to infuse an elevated level of kindness to our workers compensation community.

It is our purpose to offer an educational and socially interactive program promoting these qualities.

The 2015 MWCEA conference promises enlightened, insightful speakers. We have several thought provoking panels that will provide enlightenment on a myraid of topics. We have also invited our newly elected Governor, the Honorable Lawrence Hogan or his designee and a national leader from the Kid’s

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Chance organization, who will envelope the room with positive vibes brought forth from decades of leadership in compassionate support for children.

Also for the first time, we have added a “Finding the Center” reception meeting one hour prior to the opening reception. Exclusively for claims professionals and lawyers, it’s the opportunity to interact and perhaps seek resolution and find that elusive “middle ground” to start the conference with a clear mind.

We will present several new topics, including Integrative medicine in workers compensation; Professional Athletes and workers compensation; and Medical Marijuana permeates workers compensation.

And finally, as seen on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, let your light shine in the ballroom on Monday night as we present “Lip Sync Showdown MWCEA Style.” You know the words; perhaps you have even done the performance in the privacy of your own home. And, you don’t have to actually sing. So, bring on your awe inspiring lip sync performance by your favorite artist…YOU!!! Make plans to attend today! We promise you will enjoy the 2015 MWCEA Conference

The Journey of a Thousand MilesMust Begin with a Single Step...

Don’t Miss the Screening of the Moving Documentary, GOLD.

Monday, October 5th – Immediately following Lunch & Learn (1:45PM) Crystal Ballroom

Sunday, October 4MWCEA Conference Agenda

2:00 - 8:00 p.m. REGISTRATION (Atrium Level)5:00 - 6:00 p.m. PRE-RECEPTION* (Crystal Ballroom)6:00 - 8:00 p.m. OPENING RECEPTION (Crystal Ballroom)

Monday, October 5

7:30 - 9:00 a.m. CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST (Exhibits)8:00 - 8:30 a.m. SOAR Presentation Enjoy a hot breakfast and join Scott Brown, MD of Sinai Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Hospital to learn about SOAR, a new program to treat lower back injuries in injured workers.

9:00 - 10:00 a.m. PUNT, PASS and KICK The Down and Outs of Professional Athletes and Workers’ CompensationProfessional athletes deal with workers’ compensation issues just like the rest of us.Speakers: Ben Boscolo, Esq., ChasenBoscoloJim Reed, President, James D. Reed, P.A.;Andre Collins, Director of Retired Players, National Football League Players Association; Washington Redskins (ret.).Bruce Laird, Marketing Representative, Multi-Specialty Healthcare;Moderator: Ed Goldsmith, Esq., MD Subsequent Injury FundCommissioner Patricia Adams

10:00 - 11:00 a.m. Case Presentation on Appeal: Direct and Cross Examination of a Vocational Rehabilitation CounselorNo matter how hard the past, you can always begin again - BuddhaLearn to prepare your Vocational Rehabilitation Counsel for trial. Voc. Rehab. Prof: Sheila Capizzi, Vocational Case Manager, Restore Rehabilitation; Claimant Counsel: Ari Laric, Esq., Berman, Sobin, Gross, Feldman & Darby LLP; Defense Counsel: Tammy Johnson, Esq., Chesapeake Employers’ Insurance CompanyModerator: Barry Bernstein, Esq., SemmesCommissioner Cynthia Miraglia

11:15 - 12:15 p.m. Case Presentation on Appeal: Direct and Cross Examination of a Treating Doctor Better than a thousand hollow words is that which brings truth.Treating Physician: Constantine Misoul, MD, Multi-Specialty Healthcare; Claimant Atty: Aaron Schwartz, Esq., Ingerman & Horwitz, LLP; Defense Counsel: Michelle Mtimet, Esq., Zauner & Mtimet, PAModerator: Joe Zauner, Esq., Zauner & Mtimet, PACommissioner Jeffrey Weinberg

Tuesday, October 6

Monday, October 5, continued

7:30 - 12:00 p.m. REGISTRATION (Atrium Level)7:30 - 8:30 a.m. CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST (Exhibits) 8:30 - 8:45 a.m. OPENING REMARKS (Crystal Ballroom)

PRESIDENT’S WELCOME: Maija Jackson, Esq. Franklin & Prokopik

CHAIRMAN’S WELCOME: Hon. R. Karl Aumann Workers’ Compensation Commission

8:45 a.m. KEYNOTE ADDRESS Rick Grandinetti - Author of “Succeed Inside the Box, Guaranteed”TM

9:15 - 10:00 a.m. The Path to Enlightenment - How to Deal WithDifficultClaimants’CounselIf you want to change the world, start with the next person who comes to you in need. - Buddha Can’t we all just get along? Hear what you can do to make a difficult claim easier.Plaintiff Counsel: Jeff Stavisky, Esq., Ezrine, Castro & Stavisky, P.A.;Defense Counsel: Tim McLaughlin, Esq., Humphreys, McLaughlin & McAleer, LLC; Claims Professional: Nancy O’Neill, BBSI; Deb Hildebrand, Case Mgmt. Mgr., CorVel Corp.Moderator: Michael Schaffer, Claims Manager, CorVel Corp.Commissioner Lauren Sfekas Godwin

10:00 - 10:30 a.m. Kids’ Chance of MarylandVictoria Burkhart, Executive Director, Kids’ Chance of AmericaWoods Bennett, Esq., Cornblatt, Bennett, Penhallegon & Roberson P.A.Since its inception in 1988, Kids’ Chance has spread from state to state until it is now truly national in scope in the scholarship assistance it provides to children of injured workers. The need for a national umbrella organization was recognized so Kids’ Chance of America was created in 2007 to foster the development of new state Kids’ Chance organizations, to provide valuable resources to the state organizations and to build meaningful sponsor relationships on the national level. As executive director, Ms. Burkhart has been instrumental in the organization and growth of Kids’ Chance of America. She will bring a national perspective to the work being done here by our own Kids’ Chance of Maryland.

10:30 - 10:45 a.m. Break

10:45-11:45a.m.HowtoDealwithDifficultAdjusters: The Object is Closer than it Appears Is the adjuster really “difficult” or are the attorneys missing something? An experienced adjuster and attorneys discuss the causes of this perception or reality when the goal to get a claim paid and the injured worker back to work is shared by all. Hear how to avoid the situations which shift the focus from the goal of the workers compensation system to the adjusters and attorneys involved.Adjuster: Lisa Kuykendall, Penn National Insurance; Claimant Counsel: Ryan Foran, Esq., Foran & Foran, PA; Defense Counsel: Lynn Oh, Esq., Humphreys, McLaughlin & McAleer, LLC;Moderator: Matt Peffer, Esq., ChasenBoscoloCommissioner Delia Turano Schadt

11:45 - 12:45 p.m. Balancing Complementary Medicine and Traditional Medical Approaches in an Ever Changing WorldThis session will describe the uses of complimentary medicine, includ-ing acupuncture, as well as the challenges encountered when it is inte-grated into the mainstream healthcare delivery system. Utilization and functional outcome measures will also be discussed, in reference to complementary medicine’s use in the workers’ compensation arena.

* Claims professionals and lawyers are invited to join us for the “Finding theCenter” pre-reception. This event, held prior to the opening reception, will allow

these colleagues to network outside of their daily responsibilities.

Speakers: John C. Reed, MD, MDU Ctr for Integrative Medicine; William P. Dorney, DC, CHCQM, VP, Medical Mgmt., HealthwaysModerator: Lynn Staggs, MD, Sinai HospitalCommissioner Jeffrey Herwig

12:45 - 1:45 p.m. LUNCH & LEARN Evaluating The Problem Claim Gnawing on KnowledgeA panel of experts, including former Commissioners, will discuss your cases and provide helpful perceptions as to how to go about handling and resolving your claim. Insights can be provided for complicated medical cases, and issues regarding claims involving County Governments will be discussed.Panel: Carmel Snow, Esq., Carmel J. Snow, P.A.; Ken Macleay, Esq., Law Offices of Hall, Butler, Macleay & Barnes, LLC; John Webster, Esq., MD WCC (ret.); Stephen Rosenbaum, Esq., MD WCC (ret.); Mark Vincent, Esq., MD WCC (ret.); Jeff Stickle, Esq., Office of Montgomery County Attorney; Jerome Reichmister, M.D., WCCModerator: Frank Lipshultz, Esq., Zauner & Mtimet, PA

MWCEA Lip Sync Showdown!You’ve seen it on Jimmy Fallon...

now show us what you’ve got!

MondayOctober 5

9 p.m -12 a.m.Get your group together or go solo... but bring your best lip sync routine to win prizes!

Yoga on the Beach - 2:30pm - MONDAYSinai Rehabilitation is sponsoring an opportunity to

refresh your Body and Mind at this free Yoga session on the Beach! Bring a towel, water, and your most positive

thoughts for your path to peace. Namaste!

MWCEA Conference Agenda

Exhibitor InformationHOURS:

Monday, 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.Tuesday, 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Wednesday, 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.

PASSPORT TO PRIZES Enter to win great door prizes by completing the

form in your registration packet.

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Special Thanks To Our Sponsors(as of 10/1/15)

Pre-Reception: Multi-Specialty HealthcareOpening Reception: Franklin & Prokopik

Monday Night Reception: ChasenBoscoloMonday Night Music: Godwin, Erlandson, Vernon & Daney LLC

Breakfast with the Commissioners: Cohen, Snyder, Eisenberg & Katzenberg, P.A.

Closing Gala: Dr. Jeffrey D. Gaber & Associates, PAAudio Visual: Chesapeake Employers’ Insurance Company

Monday Continental Breakfast: Sinai Rehabilitation CenterMonday Lunch & Learn: Maryland Defense Counsel

Tuesday Continental Breakfast: Ashcraft & Gerel, LLPTuesday Munch & Learn:

Medical Center Orthotics and ProstheticsPassport to Prizes: Rollins, Smalkin, Richards & Mackie

Lanyards: MMIConference Bags: Medstar NRH Rehabilitation Network

Notepads: examPartnersPens: Dirska & Levin

Lip Sync Showdown Sponsor:OrthoMaryland, The John Hall Law Group, Rehab at Work

Hotel Shuttle: Transcend Services, Inc.Registration Staff: Workers' Compensation CommissionContact us at info@mwcea.com for additional

sponsorship opportunities!

TRANSPORTATIONTranscend Services, Inc. is offering a complimentary shuttle service

from the overflow hotels to the host hotel. The shuttle runs every 15 minutes during the times indicated:

Monday & Tuesday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Wednesday, 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Wednesday, October 78:30 a.m. BREAKFAST WITH THE COMMISSIONERS WC Commission Report Hon. R. Karl Aumann, Chairman, MD WCCSponsored by Cohen, Snyder, Eisenberg & Katzenberg, P.A.

9:15 - 9:30 a.m. PORTH AWARD

9:30 - 10:15 a.m. Recent CasesKnowledge is Truth - BuddhaSpeakers: John Handscomb, Esq., Franklin & Prokopik; Erin Snyder, Esq., Cohen, Snyder, Eisenberg & Katzenberg;Moderator: Ed Goldsmith, Esq., MD Subsequent Injury Fund

10:15 - 11:00 a.m. Legislative Update It is easy to believe we are each waves and forget we are also the ocean.Speakers: Todd Schuler, Esq., Kahn, Smith & Collins; Carmine D’Alessandro, Esq., Chesapeake Employers’ Insurance CompanyModerator: Ileen Ticer Green, Esq., Law Office of Ileen M. Ticer

11:00 a.m. DRAWING for Prizes (you must be present to win) Presenters: Regina Brown, MD WCCAndrea Ball, Executive Director, MWCEA

Conference issued badges will serve as admissionto events and should be worn at all times.

12:30 - 1:45 p.m. MUNCH & LEARN THE BLUNT TRUTHMedical Marijuana - Focusing on Recent Medicolegal Developments for its use in the State of Maryland. A current update will be provided, as well as an overview of the program and the practical implications of cannibinoid use for medical purposes in the State of Maryland. Speaker: Paul Davies, MD, Kure Pain Management, Chairman of the Natalie M. LaPrade Maryland Medical Marijuana CommissionModerator: Lynn Staggs, MD, Sinai HospitalCommissioner Maureen Quinn

Tuesday, October 6, continued

Anopen heart

is anopen mind.

~ Dalai Lama

Music - the other non-addictive,mood-altering non-substance

Tuesday - Oct. 62:30 p.m.

On the beach

1k Fun Run & Walk

Quiet PeopleLiving Loud

Tuesday, October 68:30 p.m - 12:00 a.m.

“THE DEVIATIONS”

Music sponsored by Jeffrey Gaber, M.D.

CRC, CDMS, CCM: The MWCEA is offering pre-approved CEU credits. Participants who wish to qualify to receive these credits must sign in and sign out daily at the CEU table located near registration. Attendance will be monitored and strictly enforced. CEU Certificates will be available to qualified participants. VISIT THE REGISTRATION AREA FOR SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS AND FOR DAILY SIGN IN AND SIGN OUT. For information call Jody Malcolm, Chair of the CEU Committee at 410-442-0280.

REHABILITATION SERVICE PROVIDERS: The Maryland Workers’ Compensation Commission will award one (1) MCRSP credit for each day of attendance at educational sessions during the MWCEA Conference. Important Instructions: (1) Pick up certificate sign-in sheet each morning between 8:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. at the continuing education registration table located near registration; (2) return the completed certificate sign-in sheet to the continuing education registration table between 12:15 p.m. and 12:45 p.m. each day to receive your attendance certificate.

Official Attendance LetterThe Maryland Workers' Compensation Educational Association's Annual Conference will offer an official letter of attendance for registered attendees to use for Continuing Education purposes in their various jurisdictions and disciplines not already approved under the programs listed above. In order to receive a letter of attendance, please notify the registration desk upon registering for the conference. There is a $10 fee for each letter requested, payable to the Maryland Workers' Compensation Educational Association by cash, check or credit card on-site. This fee is not applicable for the CEU credit programs listed above. This letter of attendance is not being offered to attendees requesting CEU's for these certifications: CCM, CRC, or CDMS. This letter of attendance is not being offered as verification of WCC credits.

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