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Minimize Workers’ Comp Costs by Avoiding Common Mistakes and Utilizing Preventative Measures

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Course Description:

It’s bound to happen…employees get injured on the job.  And whether it’s just a scrape, a fall, or a back injury the costs can be exorbitant for any organization. 

Consider the average cost for carpal tunnel surgery is $29,000.  But that’s just a portion of the costs of the injury.  You’ll spend three to five times that on indirect costs such as productivity loss, rehiring, retraining and overtime.

While early intervention programs such as ergonomic training and employee safety courses have proven to lower overall expenditures, employers still make crucial, but correctable mistakes when faced with workers’ compensation cases.

Join CCM’s expert faculty for this must-attend audio conference where you’ll learn the latest prevention techniques to dramatically reduce risks, lower workers’ compensation claims, and decrease litigation costs. 

Plus, in just 75 minutes, you’ll discover:

• The facts and myths about workers’ compensation laws and benefits
• The variety of preventative programs available in the marketplace and how to implement them
• The immediate steps you need to take to avoid a lawsuit
• How to communicate with employees in order to avoid hidden expenditures
• The basics needed for a successful return-to-work program
• How to avoid mistakes employers routinely make that increase unnecessary lost time
• How to determine which route to take when dealing with a claim
  

Featured Faculty:

Cathy M. Divodi, Claims Consultant

Cathy began her career as a workers’ compensation claims adjuster graduating from one of California’s most prestigious claims training programs. She began working heavily litigated cases at California Compensation Insurance Company and later became a hearing representative making appearances on behalf of the carrier/employer at settlement conferences, trials and conducting depositions of employees, witnesses and physicians. Cathy then moved on to supervise a workers’ compensation claims department for a national multi-line insurance carrier, Atlantic Mutual Companies. She also supervised the workers’ compensation third party administration division, Atlantic Risk Services. Cathy is certified by the state of California as a Self-Insured Claims Administrator.

Edward J. Priz, CPCU, APA

Edward J. Priz, CPCU, APA,  has provided expert testimony regarding Workers' Compensation insurance premium computation, commercial property and liability insurance, and insurance agent/broker standards of care, in both federal and state courts, and in legal hearings before state insurance regulators. He has also consulted on the drafting of legislation pertaining to Workers’ Compensation insurance in Illinois, and has testified on insurance regulation before the Illinois legislature. He is the author of two books on the subject of Workers' Compensation insurance.

MONEY-BACK GUARANTEE:

We're so confident you'll get what you want out of this conference that we'll refund every penny if you're not completely satisfied. No questions asked! It's 100% risk-free!

Pricing:

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Your CD recording includes the complete audio conference presentation, audience Q&A and presentation materials.

APPROVED FOR RECERTIFICATION CREDIT:

HRCI - Receive 1.5 recertification credit hours toward PHR and SPHR recertification through the Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI). For more information about certification or recertification, please visit the HRCI homepage at www.hrci.org.

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