WCI 2023 Details Coming Soon!
In 2021, WCI had attendance from 49 states
Our attendees range from upper-level executives to end users of products/services. The presence of “decision makers” best describes those in attendance, representing:
- Insurance Companies
- Hospitals
- Temporary Staffing Companies
- Employers
- Insurance Agents
- PEO providers
- Self-Insurers
- Insurance Brokers
- Attorneys (claimant and defense)
- HR professionals
- Doctors/Health Care Providers
- Legislators/policy makers
- Risk Managers
- Rating organizations
- Judges
- Underwriters
- Mediators
- Third Party Administrators
- Nurses
- Medical Office Administrators
- Case Managers (telephonic and field)
- News Services
- Adjusters
- Premium Auditors
- Regulators
- Ancillary Service Providers (transportation, surveillance, interpreters, durable medical equipment, etc.)
- Physical Therapists
- Rehabilitation Providers (medical and vocational)
- Safety & Health Managers/Providers
- Occupational Health Experts
2023 Details Coming Soon!
2022 Industry Keynote: The Battle For Talent
With over 3 million fewer people in the workforce compared to two years ago, talent shortages are one of the most significant issues facing American businesses. This talent shortage is impacting not only business operations but also risk management programs.
For the first time ever, risk managers from the two largest employers in the United States and executives from two of the largest carrier/TPAs come together on stage to discuss the challenges that are increasing costs, disrupting operations and forcing them to find new ways to do business. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear some of the biggest names in the industry share their insights into winning The Battle for Talent!
Hosts:
Kimberly George
Global Head of Innovation & Product Development
Sedgwick
Chicago, IL
Mark Walls
Vice President of Client Engagement
Safety National
Chicago, IL
Panel:
Michele Adams
Vice President Risk Management Operations & Casualty Claims
Walmart
Bentonville, AR
Debbie Bisdorf
Senior Risk Manager – Third Party Programs
Global Risk Management & Claims
Amazon
Seattle, WA
Mike Hessling
Chief Executive Officer – North America
Gallagher Bassett
Itasca, IL
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2022 Alliance of Women in Workers’ Compensation Details:
The Alliance of Women in Workers’ Compensation is hosting a leadership event in conjunction with and in support of WCI and the Conference. This event is on Wednesday, August 24 and is presented at no charge to conference attendees. Registration is required however and can be accomplished by clicking here or on-site at the Alliance event. The subject of this year’s event is the search for talent.
To view session and speaker details, click here.
2023 WCI Prayer Breakfast
Separate registration is required and tickets may be purchased for $65 by clicking here. If you are interested in sponsoring the Prayer Breakfast, please click here.
The Prayer Breakfast provides a platform to teach the connection between claims handling and organizational concerns/initiatives and faith-based practices on an everyday basis. In addition, emphasis is placed on DEIB initiatives while combining and incorporating faith-based practices throughout the workers’ compensation industry. This year’s Prayer Breakfast is hosted by the Diversity and Talent Alliance (DATA) and WCI. Join us to soak up and savor the brilliant, dazzling energy through songs performed by Designers Way Christian Church’s (based in Tampa, Florida) Praise and Worship team. The Prayer Breakfast will address the integration of faith in organizations involved with workers’ compensation. In addition, the topic will include an in-depth conversation with Mark Whitacre and Kelly Johnson about the power of redemption and second chances and its place in corporate America. DATA is a non-profit organization focusing on the development of a pipeline that attracts a diverse talent pool of individuals to the workers’ compensation industry through partnerships, education, and mentorships.
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The 2nd Annual Kids’ Chance Golf Tournament, produced by and benefiting Kids’ Chance of Florida
Kids’ Chance of Florida, Inc. has announced it will hold its second fundraising Golf Tournament as part of the 2022 Workers’ Compensation Educational Conference and the Annual Safety and Health Conference in Orlando on August 21-24, 2022. The tournament will be held Sunday, August 21, 2022, at the Orlando World Marriott Hawk’s Landing Golf Club. The cost for play is $200 for a single golfer, $800 for a foursome and sponsorships available.
Golf Tournament Details
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2022 Continuing Education Information
Adjuster/Agent CEU Continuing Education
For a complete list of all courses approved for adjuster/agent credit, check with the Continuing Education desk in the registration area. To obtain credit, attendees must register at the Continuing Education desk, present a photo ID with license number, and obtain documentation to record your attendance. In order to obtain credit, you must attend the entirety of the session. Each attendee is responsible for recording their attendance on the forms provided.
Adjuster –
The Florida Department of Financial Services has approved the sessions in the Adjuster I Breakout for the mandatory 5 Hour Law and Ethics Update.
Certified Healthcare Risk Manager (CHRM)
Application will be made with the International Commission on Health Care Certification. Visit the Medical CE Booth, in the Crystal Registration Area, for a listing of specific course approvals and information.
Certified Life Care Planner (CLCP)
Application will be made with the International Commission on Health Care Certification for continuing education approval. Visit the Medical CE Booth, in the Crystal Registration Area, for a listing of specific course approvals and information.
Certified Medical Practice Executive (CMPE)
It is the responsibility of the American College of Medical Practice Executives (ACMPE) member to review program content and determine the eligibility and number of applicable hours of educational programming for continuing education credit. AC- MPE participants may individually apply for continuing education credit based on one or more of the eight management domains as determined by the member. For further questions, contact ACMPE directly.
Certified Medicare Secondary Payor Professional (CMSP)
Application will be made with LASIE for continuing education approval. Visit the Medical CE Booth, in the Crystal Registration Area, for a listing of specific course approvals and information.
Certified Workers’ Compensation Professional (CWCP)
Application will be made with LASIE for continuing education approval. Visit the Medical CE Booth, in the Crystal Registration Area, for a listing of specific course approvals and information.
Charter Property Casualty Underwriters (CPCUs)
The Institutes has revised the process for reporting CE for CP- CU’s. The reporting process no longer requires advance approval for the event being hosted and a certificate(s) of attendance will not be issued. The credit hours awarded are 1 per 1 hour of educational content. CPCU attendees can accurately report the number of credit hours they earn at www.CPCUSociety.org or www.TheInstitutes.org.
CMP Safety Credits
This event may be eligible for CM Credit. See ABIH website for CM credit criteria.
Construction Risk and Insurance Specialist (CRIS)
The International Risk Management Institute (IRMI) has approved the 76th Annual Workers’ Compensation Educational Conference and 32nd Annual Safety and Health Conference, to be held August 21-24, 2022 in Orlando, FL, for CRIS reaccreditation. Attendees will need to submit a copy of their certificate of attendance documenting that they have attended at least 7 hours of educational sessions during the conference to continuingeducation@irmi.com. They will then be provided with a voucher number that they can use to file for reaccreditation credit.
Continuing Legal Education
You must be a registered attendee to receive Continuing Legal Education credits. Registered participants who wish to receive credits should complete required bar information forms that can be obtained at the Continuing Legal Education desk. Note: Individual reporting online is required for some states. Course credit approval is pending through numerous state bars.
Cyber Security
Credits for Cybersecurity Certifications such as CISSP, SSCP, CCSP, CAP, CSSLP and HCISPP will be provided through ISC2 upon receipt of attendance to this conference. A general Certificate of Completion can be obtained at the Continuing Education Desk located on the Convention Level.
Attendees are required to submit the CPEs themselves. The following link is the (ISC)2 document and information about CPEs – https://www.isc2.org/-/media/ISC2/Certifications/ CPE/CPE—Handbook.ashx.
Mediators Continuing Education
Mediators can obtain continuing education credit as required by various jurisdictions. Individual jurisdictions may require special filings. Check at the Continuing Education desk.
Medicare Set-Aside Certified Consultant (MSCC)
Application will be made to the International Commission on Health Care Certification for continuing education approval. Visit the Medical CE Booth, located in the Crystal Registration Area, for a listing of specific course approvals and information.
Nursing, CCM, CDMS, CRC, CVE
You must be a registered attendee to receive continuing education credit.
RN/LPN–
This event has been approved for contact hours by KK Educational Services, Provider No. 50-1163 Florida Board of Nursing.
CCM, CDMS, CRC, CVE –
Application will be made to the Case Manager Certification Commission for continuing education approval.
Application will be made to the Certified Disability Manager Specialists Commission for continuing education approval. No Ethics credits are applicable.
Application will be made to the Certified Rehabilitation Counselors Commission for continuing education approval. No Ethics credits are applicable.
Application will be made to CCWAVES for continuing education approval.
After checking in at conference registration, you must also visit the Medical CE Booth, located in the Crystal Registration Area, to obtain further materials for CE credit. This information is not included in the general conference handouts. Not all conference sessions offer CE credit. You must be a registered attendee to receive CE materials. Be prepared to show your conference badge at the Medical CE Booth.
All CE verification materials must be returned, in person, to the Medical CE area by 4:00 pm on Wednesday, August 24, 2022. CE credit verification materials will not be accepted by any other means, nor will any CE credit be issued after the close of the conference.
Paralegals Continuing Education
Generally, paralegals and legal assistants can obtain credit for courses that have been approved for continuing legal education. Some jurisdictions may provide otherwise. Check at the Continuing Legal Education desk.
PHR, SPHR and GPHR Recertification Credits
Human Resource attendees may submit the 76th Annual Workers’ Compensation Educational Conference to the HR Certification Institute for recertification credit on an hour-for-hour basis of HR educational content time.
Physical Therapy Credits
Application will be made for Florida PT CE credit. Visit the Medical CE Booth, in the Crystal Registration Area, for a listing of specific course approvals.
Physician Credits (CME)
To receive CME credit, physicians must be a registered attendee of the conference. You must visit the Medical Education Desk, located in the Crystal Registration area, to receive CME materials, including a listing of approved CME courses. Not all courses are approved for continuing education credit.
These activities have been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and Policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint sponsorship of Concentra Occupational Health Research Institute (COHRI) and the Workers’ Compensation Institute (WCI). COHRI is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The Concentra Occupational Health Research Institute (COHRI) designated these educational activities for a minimum of 13 AMA PRI Category 1 credits. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of the participation in these activities.
Safety Certification
Participants holding the CSP certification interested in counting Continuance of Certification (COC) points for the Safety Track should review the BCSP Continuance of Certification Guide or contact the Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP) directly at (217) 359-9263 or visit their website at www.bcsp. org for more information.
Continuing Education hours are subject to change.
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2022 Ask The Regulators Details
The Workers’ Compensation Institute is pleased to announce an opportunity for companies from your state to individually meet and speak with state regulators about regulatory issues. The meetings will be scheduled in conjunction with the 76th Annual Workers’ Compensation Educational Conference on Tuesday, August 23, 2022, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm in the Tampa and San Francisco meeting rooms, located in the Hall of Cities, on the Convention Level of the Orlando’s World Center Marriott World Center. The rooms will be set in an informal setting to interact with workers’ compensation stakeholders.
To sign up, please click here!
2023 Disney Discount Details
To purchase specially priced Disney Meeting/Convention Theme Park tickets, please call 407-566-5600 or CLICK HERE. Tickets are valid 7 days pre, during, and 7 days post meeting dates. Please note the cut-off date for advance purchase savings is 8/19/23. With the new Disney Theme Park Reservation System and park capacity limitations, it’s important to lock in your visit as soon as possible. A Park Reservation and ticket are required for entry.
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Workers’ Compensation Educational Conference, at your fingertips
In an effort to provide you with instant access to all event information, we have created an easy way to connect with the WCI Smartphone Conference Mobile Site. This website, customized specifically for the WCI 2022 Conference, will provide information such as conference agenda, ability to create your own schedule, important alerts, sponsors & exhibitors, speaker info, social media, and hotel, dining & room service info!
Upcoming WCI Conference Dates
August 20 – 23, 2023
August 18 – 21, 2024
August 17 – 20, 2025
Please mark these dates on your calendar.
As always, there will be a limited number of sleeping rooms available at the host hotel and we encourage you to make your reservations at the close of this year’s conference. Only conference registrants will be allowed to confirm hotel reservations.
