Insurance Council of Texas
2004 Workers’ Compensation
Symposium
Perspectives on the State of the Texas
Workers’ Compensation System
TOPICS
A Regulator’s Perspective: Stakeholders all believe the Texas workers’ compensation
system is in need of major reform. They cite out of control medical costs, doctors who
abuse the system, fraud, and overly complex rules as some of the major problems.
How does the Texas Workers’ Compensation Commission view the state of the system.
What solutions does the TWCC have? TWCC will share its perspective.
Survey of the State of the National and Texas Workers’ Compensation Systems:
Workers’ compensation insurance experts routinely point to the woes of workers’
compensation insurance around the nation. Just what is the truth about the state of
workers’ compensation on both a national and Texas level? Come find out.
A Look Ahead at the 2005 Texas Legislative Session and Workers’ Compensation
Issues: Workers’ compensation reform is expected to be a major issue during the 2005
session of the Texas Legislature. What should we expect? What issues will be addressed by our state’s leadership and the members of the Texas Legislature? Come find out
from a former member of the Texas Legislature and a veteran of the 1989 reform battle
of the Texas workers’ compensation system.
What’s Driving the Costs of the Texas Workers’ Compensation System? Hear
about what is driving the costs of the Texas workers’ compensation system.
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HE INSURANCE COUNCIL OF TEXAS announces its second annual
workers’ compensation symposium. Join us for a complete look at
the workers’ compensation industry and a round table discussion
from some of the most knowledgeable people in the business.
DATE AND LOCATION
May 5, 2004
Doubletree Hotel
6505 North IH-35
Austin, TX
512-454-3737
SYMPOSIUM INFORMATION
If you have questions or require special accommodations or
assistance, please contact:
Karen Barrington
512-444-9611
kbarrington@insurancecouncil.org
A Legislator's Perspective on the State of the Texas Workers’ Compensation
System: This lunchtime presentation will provide you with a legislator’s perspective
on the state of the Texas system. What areas are problematic? What will be done to
reform the troubled Texas workers’ compensation system?
Medical Benefits Update: Developments and Issues: Come hear about recent
developments and issues that impact medical benefits in the Texas system.
Workers’ Compensation Fraud: When White Lies Become White Collar Crime:
Fraud is a major problem found in the Texas workers’ compensation system. Come
learn about how fraud impacts the Texas system and what is being done about it.
Round Table Panel Discussion – “The Texas Workers’ Compensation System: A
System in Crisis”: Representatives from labor, business, the medical community, the
insurance industry and a member of the Texas House of Representatives will discuss
the problematic Texas system and possible solutions for addressing these issues. Come
hear what they have to say.
 Registration fee must accompany registration form
 Substitutes may attend without prior notice
 Registration fee includes continental breakfast, lunch, and afternoon
coffee and beverages.
ABOUT THE SPEAKERS
Richard Reynolds is Executive Director of the
Texas Workers’ Compensation Commission.
Dick Geiger is a partner at the law firm of
Thompson, Coe, Cousins & Irons, LLP and
ICT’s General Counsel.
Larry Hochstettler is NCCI’s State Relations
Executive for Texas.
Ron Luke, Ph.D., J.D. is President of RPC Consulting, a firm
that provides high quality consulting services to businesses,
governments and the legal community on issues such as
workers’ compensation.
Representative Jack Stick (R-Austin) is a member of the
Texas House of Representatives.
Lisa Hannusch is the President of CompPartners
Texas and is an expert on medical billing and fraud in
federal criminal cases.
Marilyn Hoffmeister is the Claims Director for the
Hartford Insurance Company’s Houston Claims
Center.
Julie Shank is President of JShank Consulting and a past
director of TWCC’s Medical Review Division.
About the Panelists
Lee Ann Alexander is Assistant Vice President of
Public Affairs and Legislative Counsel, Liberty
Mutual Insurance.
Michael Cushman is an attorney and lobbyist for
health care providers.
Lucinda Saxon is Vice President, Governmental Affairs,
Texas Association of Business.
Richard Levy is an attorney and serves as the Texas
AFL-CIO’s Legal Director.
Representative Burt Solomons (R-Carrollton) is a
member of the Texas House of Representatives. Rep.
Solomons is the Chair of the Texas Sunset Advisory
Commission.
David T. Teuscher is an orthopedic surgeon
representing the Texas Medical Association.
Schedule
7:30—8:30
Registration & Continental Breakfast
11:00—11:45
What’s Driving the Costs of the Texas Workers’
Compensation System
8:30—8:45
Welcoming Remarks
11:45—1:00
Luncheon with Speaker: A Look Ahead at the
2005 Texas Legislative Session and Workers’
Compensation Issues
8:45—9:15
State of the Workers’ Compensation System: A
Regulator’s Perspective
1:00—2:00
Medical Benefits Update: Developments and
Issues
Survey of the State of the National and Texas Workers’
Compensation Systems
2:00—2:45
Workers’ Compensation Fraud: When White Lies
Become White Collar Crime
10:00—10:15
Break (Refreshments)
2:45—3:00
Break
3:00—4:30
Round Table Discussion
10:15—11:00
A Legislator's Perspective on the State of the Texas
Workers’ Compensation System
4:30
Adjourn
9:15—10:00
Continuing Education
TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE
State Bar of Texas
An application has been submitted and is pending approval for 8.0 hours of
continuing education for adjusters and agents.
An application has been submitted and is pending approval for
6.5 hours of continuing legal education for attorneys.
Commission for Case Manager Certification
An application has been submitted and is pending approval for
6.5 hours of continuing education for case managers.
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Continental breakfast,
lunch, and afternoon
snacks provided by ICT.