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Diabesity: Combating the Growing Challenge

Wednesday February 20th 2019

1 CE Hour Approved for:

• Nursing: RN, LPN, ARNP, CNA nationwide
• Nursing Certifications: CCM, CDMS and CRC nationwide
• Adjuster: AK, AL, DE, FL, GA, ID, IN, LA, MS, NC, NH, NM, NV, OK, OR, UT, WA
• Adjuster CA: WC Post-Designation
• FL OT

Pending 1 CE Hour for:

• FL PT
• AAPC: American Academy of Professional Coders
• Adjuster: KY, MN, MT, TX

Course Objectives:

• Understand the alarming trends related to growing rates of obesity and diabetes – diabesity – among American workers, the heightened risk involved at the convergence of these conditions and their significant impact on workers’ compensation
• Identify best practices for managing claims that involve injured workers with these conditions, from the point of injury to return-to-work
• Develop a proactive and systemic strategy, rather than reactive processes, to manage claims where diabesity is a factor

Michelle Despres, PT, CEAS II Vice President, National Product Leader for Physical Therapy

Michelle is a leader within the world of physical therapy discussing everything from virtual physical therapy to physical therapy as an opioid alternative. She encourages injured workers to be independent and take an active role in their recovery with the help of innovations in physical therapy. Michelle mentors clinicians to improve delivery of treatments and services and return-to-work results. She performs onsite and online continuing education, has spoken at numerous conferences throughout the country, and is featured in the industries most prominent publications.

Wednesday March 20th 2019

• Nursing: RN, LPN, ARNP, CNA nationwide
• Nursing Certifications: CCM, CRC and CDMS nationwide
• Adjuster: AK, AL, DE, FL, GA, ID, IN, KY, MS, NC, NH, NM, NV, OK, OR, TX, UT
• CA Adjuster: WC Post-Designation
• FL OT

1 CE hour pending for:

• FL PT
• AAPC: American Academy of Professional Coders
• Adjuster: LA, MN, MT

Course Objectives:

• Describe the anatomy and function of the TMJ
• Define the terms TMJ and TMD and learn how to recognize symptoms and possible treatment based upon those symptoms
• Identify normal parameters of TMJ and identify common TMJ injuries that occur in work place
• Review treatment options and implications both long and short term
• Identify pre-existing issues that could contribute to diagnosis and treatment of TMJ
• Identify different kinds of insurance coding for reimbursement and the use for each type
• Identify surgical treatment and the indication for surgery based upon symptoms and/or diagnosis
• Identify possible claim closure time and costs based upon symptoms and diagnosis

Leigh Kuhns, CRDH, Manager, Clinical Services (Dental)

Leigh began her career at One Call as an operations manager for the Dental Care Coordination Team and continues her role as the exclusive dental reviewer for Keenan’s dental program. Additionally, Leigh is leading the Dental Clinical Services Team, which is responsible for reviewing every dental treatment plan that is submitted for appropriateness, relatedness and providing clinical oversight and savings to the customer.

Leigh has 23 years of experience in clinical hygiene and practice management in specialties including prosthodontics, periodontics, general cosmetic and implant dentistry and temporomandibular joint disorders.