Illinois Workers' Comp Forum:
Receive vital legislative and case law updates and proven cost-containment solutions from leading industry experts.  Some of the session topics include:  Workers’ Comp Case Law Updates; Innovative Cost-Control Strategies; New Workers’ Comp Legislation; Combating Fraud; Return-to-Work Programs; Claims Management Tactics; Untangling the FMLA, ADA and Workers' Comp Web; Health & Wellness Programs; Risk Management Best Practices; and Workplace Accident Investigations.  This is an event every Workers’ Compensation, Risk Management, Health, Safety, Insurance, and Human Resource professional should attend.
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Vital Reasons to Attend the
2009 Illinois Workers' Comp Forum

Frustrated Illinois employers and workers' comp professionals have not seen the changes promised, and they are continuing to raise questions and search for cost-containment solutions:

  • What are the results of the WCRI Benchmark Study calculating the true impact of the workers’ comp reforms?
  • How do workers’ comp costs in Illinois compare to other states?
  • How will the new additions to the medical fee schedule impact costs and reimbursement?
  • What types of workers’ comp cases are being reversed on appeal and why?
  • What progress is being made to crack down on fraud?
  • What can be done to stop wage loss claims from becoming workers’ comp “jackpots” in Illinois?
  • How can self-insured organizations improve the management of their workers’ comp program?
  • What does the future hold for workers' comp insurance in Illinois?
  • Will Utilization Review be a cost savings, and is it a sound tool to use in workers' compensation?
  • What are other Illinois businesses doing to prevent injuries, get injured employees back to work, and reduce costs?

The Illinois Workers' Comp Forum has been organized to answer these questions and more, and provide solutions to your biggest workers' comp challenges.

  1. Gain critical updates on Illinois workers’ comp case law and new legislation, the impact of the 2005 reforms on workers’ comp costs, results of final changes to the medical fee schedule, fraud enforcement efforts, and much more!
  2. Protect your organization by implementing vital compliance tips to minimize your liability risks and proven strategies to reduce workers' comp costs and prevent workplace injuries.
  3. Discover practical, real-world solutions from leading experts in Illinois workers' comp including attorneys, experts in risk management, claims management, workplace safety, as well as medical professionals and business executives.
  4. Attend cutting-edge presentations including case study success stories of Illinois employers that have conquered the same issues that you are facing, 2 interactive workshops, and over 35 leading presenters who will address the burning issues and bring you the answers you need.
  5. Meet leading workers' comp suppliers who will showcase innovative solutions and provide practical advice on controlling your workers' comp costs.