For 2012, the pressure is on to find innovative and cost-effective solutions to contain the ever-spiraling costs of work-related and non-work related employee healthcare.

Recent statistics for, non-fatal, occupational injuries & illnesses in Hawaii’s private-industry, which required time off, job transfer or restrictions indicate a rate of 2.5 per 100 full-time workers with a median time-off of 10 days. Add in the cases that don’t require time off, job transfer or restriction and the Hawaii rate jumps to 4.2.

Compounding that challenge, new legislation & case decisions affecting WC, ADA & FMLA will impact Hawaii employersfrom 2012 on. The plague of Musculoskeletal Disorders,which can occur both on and off the job, present daunting challenges which, left unchecked, will cost an estimated eighty-cents of every employer-sponsored healthcare dollar in Hawaii and tens of millions in lost productivity. Then there’s the issue of fraudulent claims...

In response to these challenges faced by Hawaii employers, “Managing Workers’ Comp & Employee Healthcare Claims in Hawaii” offers this one-day, 6-session agenda focused on practical solutions and presented by an impressive slate of guest speakers - each an expert in their field - all of which live and work in Hawaii.

7:00am -
Registration & Continental Breakfast

8:00 - 9:30 -
Workers’ Comp, ADA & FMLA: The
Impact Of Recent Case Decisions and New Legislation On Hawaii Employers

As the number & cost of litigated Workers’ Comp & Pre-paid Health-claims continue to mount, a knowledge of recent case decisions & both new & pending legislation has never been more important. Led by one of Hawaii’s top Workers’ Comp & Employment Law defense attorneys, this session provides a comprehensive review of significant state & fed’l case decisions and new & pending legislation that will impact Hawaii employers in 2012 & beyond.

9:45 - 10:45 -
Musculoskeletal Disorders: Pathways To Prevention & Containment

An estimated 11.5 million lost work days & 80% of all workers’ comp & employee-related healthcare claims dollars have been attributed to MSDs. It is why, in this timely session, our faculty will identify the types, frequency & probable causes of MSDs in
Hawaii & will offer you cost-effective solutions you can implement to prevent & contain the impact of MSDs in your workplace.

11:00 - 12:00 -
Innovations In Benefit Plan Design For
Insured- & Self-Insured Employers

Skyrocketing healthcare costs & a projected 9% average increase in premiums for 2011 - coming on the heels of 122% in increases over the last 10 yrs - is why this session is so essential. Led by two of Hawaii’s seasoned Employee Benefit planners, this session focuses on realistic strategies
& negotiating points you can use to achieve meaningful savings on healthcare coverage and healthcare provider fees.

12:10 - 1:10 -
Noon-Break - Lunch On Your Own

1:15 - 2:15 -
Injury Prevention - A Checklist For Reducing Workplace Accidents & Injuries

Successful accident prevention programs - those that achieve significant and lasting reductions in accidents and claims, all share common traits.
Presented by injury-prevention mgmt & loss
control professionals, this session examines those
common qualities and provides a checklist for implementing them at your company.

2:25 - 3:25 -
When Injuries Occur: Key Strategies in Care & Cost Containment For Insured & Self-Insured Employers

Ensuring proper care for the employee while guiding the claim to an agreeable and economic resolution requires a caring attitude, strong TPA/Carrier relations and a checklist of specific injury response actions that enable positive outcomes. This session shows you how to achieve that combination.

3:35 - 4:35 -
Fraud Prevention: Social Media &
Other Tools You Can Use To Spot & Help Thwart Fraudulent Claims.

Through the first half of 2011, the National
Insurance Crime Bureau received 48,887 questionable claims, an increase of 18% over the same period in 2010. Included, was an increase of 14% in claimant fraud. Moreover, the Coalition Against Insurance Fraud puts the cost of fraudulent claims to employers at $6 billion annually. Led by a
seasoned special investigations pro, this important session, will provide a checklist of red flags
signalling potential fraud and the tools you can use to confirm and thwart a potentially mounting loss to your company.