Check out the schedule for the National Comp conference October 19-21 in Las Vegas.
Another exciting National Comp conference is here. Our team looks forward to providing attendees with the best workers’ compensation coverage, from breakout sessions to the show floor.
Sessions on hot topics such as the opioid epidemic, return-to-work initiatives, and current workers’ compensation legal trends were created to meet audience needs and assist in continuing workers’ compensation education.
Opportunities abound at the October 19-21 event at Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas.
For attendees still fine-tuning their meeting schedules, here are some interesting sessions:
come watch the keynote
Meet Dr. Casey Chasewood
session: Future-casting Workers’ Comp: What’s next for worker safety, health and welfare?
Where: Bayside Hall A
when: Wednesday 8:30 am October 19
Kicking off our meeting is Dr. Casey Choswood, Director of General Occupational Health at the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), a division of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Risk and Insurance® I had the opportunity to sit down with Dr. Chosewood prior to the conference to review the schedule for this vibrant keynote.
Don’t Miss: 4 Award-Winning Workers Compensation Programs
Teddy Winner Showcase
session: Steal this idea!Teddy Award Winning Employer Showcases Successful Strategy
Where: Bayside Hall A
when: 8:30 am on Thursday. October 20th
This year, four Teddy Award-winning workers’ compensation programs will take to the stage to share their best practices. Before the session, however, attendees can get some background information from his 2022 Teddy Award winner profile below.
AGCO puts injured workers first
AGCO Corp.’s Jackson operations won a 2022 Teddy Award for transforming workers’ compensation programs by focusing on one claim at a time and prioritizing injured workers. Please see here for the history of AGCO.
INTEGRIS Health Wins Second Teddy
Entegris Health received its second Teddy Award for its commitment to continually improving its employee compensation program and its dedication to supporting hospital workers. Click here to read more about the history of Entegris.
The Erwin Foundation changed the story
With workers’ compensation programs at a crossroads, the Elwyn Foundation incorporated company pillars to rethink its approach to work-related injuries. Read more about Elwyn’s journey here.
quads utilize athletic training
When Quad began rethinking its ergo program in 2017, little did you know that hiring an industrial athletic trainer could boost morale, reduce serious injuries on the job, and win a 2022 Teddy Award. Read more about Quad’s journey here.
A session guaranteed to make you think
We have a lot of interesting sessions this week. But I’ve picked a few so you can peruse them when you’ve filled up your National Comp schedule.
Sales risk lives and dollars
session: Do you consider the underserved population in vocational training?
Where: Session Room 5
when: Wednesday, October 19th at 11am
Safety training that addresses the needs of underserved workers could be a key factor in avoiding injury turnover as employers race to keep staff in their businesses. there is. learn more.
5 Ways Texas Mutual Fulfills Its Mission
session: Expanding the insurance talent pipeline through job-based learning
Where: session room 4
when: Wednesday, October 19th at 11am
Internships in the insurance industry, a wide range of career development opportunities, and providing better healthcare to underserved communities are all woven into the mission of workers insurance companies. learn more.
Best Pain Rx is not in a bottle
session: Swallowable Pain Management: A Non-Pharmacological Alternative
Where: session room 1
when: Wednesday, October 19, 1:30 p.m.
Exercise therapy has a myriad of benefits on its own. Here’s how they’re helping fight the opioid epidemic. learn more.
3 ways to avoid costly remote work bills
session: Remote employees are here. What does that mean for the industry?
Where: session room 6
when: Wednesday, October 19, 1:30 p.m.
Attorney Megan Jones shares top advice for getting ahead of an injury claim in the new remote and hybrid work environment. learn more.
4 Reasons What Injured Workers Eat
session: Foods that Help Heal and Restoration – The Value of Nutrition for Worker Health
Where: Bayside B – National Comp Theater
when: Wednesday, October 19, 2:30 p.m.
What we eat affects every system in our body. After an injury occurs, patients need support in understanding the role food plays in their recovery. learn more.
Are these legal trends on your radar?
session: Trends in Workers Compensation Regulations to Know for 2023
Where: session room 1
when: Wednesday, October 19, 3:30 p.m.
Upcoming elections, Medicare-related tariff changes, and medical marijuana are among the issues that WC’s legal and regulatory experts are keeping an eye on. learn more.
This employer reduced MSD by 86%
session: How Rehrig Pacific Company reduced MSDs by 86%
Where: session room 6
when: Wednesday, October 19, 3:30 p.m.
Rehrig Pacific Company shares the key secret of successfully reducing employee musculoskeletal injuries by 86%. learn more.
5 myths that haunt cannabis use in WC
session: Cannabis and Behavioral Care – Facts and Fiction
Where: session room 2
when: Thursday, October 20th at 10:30am
Two major documents in the Labor Standards Act break down major myths the industry has to fight over cannabis use amid cannabis’ legal momentum.
Claims strategy and brand
session: Yes, claims management is part of your brand.How These Strategies Can Help Elevate It
Where: session room 5
when: Thursday, October 20th at 10:30am
Top employers discuss how organizations can optimize their brand presence by enhancing their claims management strategy. learn more.
Is weather risk a worker’s compensation issue?
session: Protect workers and employers from the effects of climate change
Where: session room 1
when: Thursday, October 20, 12:30pm
Jeff Rush of JPIA, California, said climate change poses immense safety risks to the workforce. Employers need to understand their exposure. learn more.
Other conference events to attend
No national comp is complete without a visit to the Exhibitor Hall, where networking and idea sharing are in full swing. The ever-popular CompTalks is back. Invaluable information from industry experts brings life and breath to the daily worker’s comp.
Don’t forget to swing by risk and insurance Stop by our booth to meet with a few editors as we share our thoughts on the challenges and priorities we see in worker compensation at this year’s conference survey, sponsored by Healthesystems.
Happy National Comp 2022! We are looking forward to seeing you all. &
