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MASI Winter Educational Seminar
Tuesday, March 20, 2011
Schedule
8:30 – 9:00 Registration & Continental Breakfast
Welcome by Michael Callahan, MASI Board President,
and Dan Gibson, MASI Executive Director
9:00 – 10:00 MASI Legislative Update
Mr. Dan Gibson, MASI Executive Director
Ms. Betty Arinder, Attorney, Wells, Marble & Hurst
Mr. Perry Nations, AGC/Comptrust. MASI Legislative Chair
The new leadership in the Mississippi Legislature has offered historic opportunities for the passage of significant reforms in Workers’ Comp. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn about important statute changes that may be coming in the near future!
10:00 – 11:00 Psycho-Social Risk Factors for Predicting Poor Outcomes for Injured Workers
Dr. Kevin J. Bianchini, PhD, ABPN, Managing Partner
Jefferson NeuroBehavioral Group (MS, LA, TX)
A board certified Neuropsychologist and Clinical Psychologist, Dr. Bianchini will share his knowledge from many years of practice and research on how psycho-social risk factors can hamper the recovery of injured workers. He is the author of more than 50 articles in peer-reviewed professional journals on psychological factors and work related injuries.
11:00 – 12:00 Catered Lunch
12:00 – 1:00 A View to a Claim – An Advocate’s Viewpoint of Workers’ Compensation
Mr. Daniel Culpepper, Attorney, Anderson, Crawley and Burke
An attorney specializing in the defense of Worker’s Compensation cases will cover the elements of a workers’ compensation claim and how the handling of each element can determine the outcome of the entire claim. Further, it will include real-life examples that reinforce how the handling of those elements can make or break the claim.
1:00 – 2:00 The Regulator’s Perspective
Mr. Preston Williams, Director of Self Insurance, MWCC
Mississippi’s Top Regulator of Self-Insurance will provide important updates on regulations and commission procedures, as well as providing tips on how self-insured groups and employers can protect the injured worker and remain solvent in today’s economy.
2:00 – 2:30 Afternoon Break
2:30 – 3:30 Mississippi’s Economy – What the Future Holds
Ms. LoRose Hunter, Business Banking, Regions Bank
Mr. Jacob Hartl, Sr. Portfolio Manager, Hancock Bank
Hon. Mark Henry, Exec. Dir., MS Dept. of Emp. Security
A commercial banker, equities specialist, and Mississippi’s new director of Employment Security, a former Work Comp Adm. Judge, will provide valuable insights on the direction of our economy. Information covered will include tips for financing your business, safeguarding assets, maximizing returns, as well as a discussion of unemployment statistics and how today’s economy can affect the frequency of workers’ comp claims.
3:30 – 4:30 Private Investigations: The Good, the Bad & the Ugly
Mr. James Musgrove, Jamus, LLC
Mr. Philip Davis, Linear Investigative Services
Mr. John Volz, Volz Investigations
Three Private Investigators with many years experience will share interesting, informative, and humorous accounts of real-life situations. Unfortunately, people every day are taking advantage of both employers and medical providers. Come listen for tips on how to minimize your expense as well as your exposure to liability.
MASI Special Accommodations
Embassy Suites
Jackson- North/Ridgeland
www.jacksonnorthridgeland.embassysuites.com
1-800-Embassy or 601-607-7112
$129 per night
Complimentary Cocktails & Appetizers, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Full Breakfast Included
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