Board Bulletins and Subject Numbers
July 2, 2014
An opportunity to earn continuing education credits will be available at the New York Workers' Compensation Centennial Conference on July 15, 2014, at the Empire State Plaza in Albany, New York. Registration is now open for the day-long program. It is for everyone with a professional interest in the New York workers’ compensation system. Hear from the Board and industry experts, attend educational sessions and earn up to 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ and up to 3.75 Continuing Legal Education credits* at no additional cost. Breakfast and lunch are also included.
The Frances Perkins Award will be presented to an individual who has done significant work advocating for injured workers to ensure that they are treated with dignity and receive the benefits they deserve. The Dr. Stephen Levin Award will be presented to an individual from the health care field who has demonstrated significant achievements in the care and treatment of injured workers.
For more information, contact the International Workers' Compensation Foundation at (386) 677-0041 or email IWCF@bellsouth.net. For a program, visit the Board’s website, www.wcb.ny.gov. The Board will not conduct any Hearings on Tuesday, July 15, 2014, the day of the Centennial Conference.
Please find the course offerings below.
| LEGAL | EMPLOYEE | EMPLOYER | MEDICAL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Most Significant Cases in Workers’ Compensation History (Offered Twice) CLE eligible |
Findings about New York According to WCRI Studies |
The Best Accident (The one that never happens) (Offered Twice) |
Tackling An Epidemic-Narcotic Use and Abuse CME eligible |
| The Issue Resolution Spectrum (Offered Twice) CLE eligible |
State of the System Today: Perspectives from Participants |
Best Practices for Employers |
Medical Treatment Guidelines: Past, Present and Future CME eligible |
| Combating Health Care Fraud in the Workers' Compensation System CLE eligible |
9/11: How the Workers’ Compensation Board Responded and Where We Stand Today CLE eligible |
Doing Business in NYS: Employer Resources for Workers' Compensation and Beyond |
A New Direction: Results and Action on Health Care (Offered Twice) CME eligible |
| eClaims: Recent Changes to Claim Handling |
Getting Back to Work: Successful Strategies (Offered Twice) |
Clearer Processes and Procedures for Providers CME eligible |
* Application for accreditation of this course or program in New York is currently pending.
Robert E. Beloten
Chair