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OUR CONFERENCE IS BACK AUTUMN OF 2024!
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The Project HELP team is putting together a jam-packed event featuring key decision makers and regional leaders who will share their insights on the topics and changes regarding workers' compensation in our state. Our conference gives professionals in the workers' compensation community and related interested groups high quality information at an affordable price.
Meeting of the Minds
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“Here in the Pacific Northwest we are stronger by working closely together, and our relationships are more complete because of the continuing labor/management partnerships in the major sectors of the worker’s compensation system throughout our state”.
Larry Brown, President Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO 2022
Registration link is now live: ​
Meeting of the Minds Conference 2024 Registration, Thu, Oct 10, 2024 at 8:20 AM | Eventbrite
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To get on our mailing list for the next Meeting of the Minds conference send us a message or email us at: meetingoftheminds@wslc.org
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CONFERENCE AGENDA:
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Post-traumatic Stress Disorder / Independent Medical Examinations (IMEs)
Coral Suhrbier, Pension and Case Reserve Manager, Department of Labor & Industries
Brad Gunderson, Self-Insurance Claims Training Supervisor, Department of Labor & Industries
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Work Rehabilitation and Program Overview for Utilization Review
Sarah Martin, OTR/L, CDMS, Private Sector Compliance Manager, RTW Partnerships, Department of Labor & Industries
Shauna Muendel, MPA, BSN, RN, Program Manager and Supervisor for Utilization Review Unit, Office of the Medical Director, Department of Labor & Industries
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Stay at Work and Preferred Worker Program
Ryanne Karnes, DPT, Therapy Services Manager, RTW Partnership, Department of Labor & Industries Tim Beery, Incentive Program Specialist, RTW, Department of Labor & Industries
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Vocational Rehabilitation Services for H-2A Workers: Unique Approaches to Complex Cases
Annabel Cobane, B.A., CDMS, Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor, Advanced Vocational Solutions
Eloisa Flores, B.S., CDMS, Certified Disability Management Specialist, Advanced Vocational Solutions​
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BIIA Significant Decisions and Recent Cases
Lynn D.W. Hendrickson, Assistant Chief Industrial Appeals Judge, Board of Industrial Insurance Appeals
Angelique Guppy, Language Access Manager, Department of Labor & Industries
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