Focusing on the Future
We are thrilled to share that online registration is now available for the 13th Annual Nevada Workers' Compensation Educational Conference, scheduled for September 11th and 12th at the Palace Station Hotel and Casino. This year's event is once again organized by the State of Nevada Workers' Compensation Section in collaboration with IWCF, the International Workers' Compensation Foundation, ensuring a valuable educational experience.
With a fresh venue, attendees can look forward to an engaging and informative program featuring a diverse range of presentations.
Topics will cover essential areas such as:
- Mastering the New CARDS Data System: A Guide to Expertise and Efficiency.
- E-Filing 101: A Guide to Electronic Filing at the Hearings Division.
- Navigating Heart and Lung Claims: Perspectives from the Front Lines of Workers' Compensation.
- The Who, What, When and How of Indemnity Payments.
- Understanding Apportionment and Impairment Ratings: Principles, Practice, and Pitfalls. (This course has been approved as part 1 of 2 courses currently approved to meet the Rating Panel Members' Biennial Education Requirement.)
- Getting It Right: Avoiding Rating Errors and Addressing Frequently. Asked Questions. (This course has been approved as part 2 of 2 courses currently approved to meet the Rating Panel Members' Biennial Education Requirement.)
- Physiatry Explained: The Physician Behind Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.
- Marijuana, Opioids, and Medical Trends: A National and Nevada Specific Update from NCCI
- Doing the Right Thing: Ethical Challenges in Professional Decision Making.
…. And more!
For registration and further details, please visit the IWCF website at https://iwcf.us/schedule/ or the WCS website. Should you have any questions, feel free to reach out via email at WCSedutng@dir.nv.gov. We look forward to seeing you in September!