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Greater Houston Industrial Hygiene Council
Meeting Agenda
Workers' Compensation in Texas
Session Arranged by: ICU Environmental, Health and Safety
December 9, 2004 Meeting Agenda
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8:30 - 9:00 AM |
Registration
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9:00 - 9:15 AM
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Introduction - Announcements
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9:15 - 12:00 NOON
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Workers' Compensation 101
Robert will cover several topics in the work comp arena including an overview of Worker's Compensation, the effects of drug testing and employer's liability death claims in Texas. AmCOMP is an insurance carrier that specializes in providing effective workers' compensation protection to businesses and their employees. AmCOMP underwrites policies for employers involved in a variety of businesses and industries.
Robert Bienvenu
Assistant Vice President of Claims
AmCOMP
Austin, TX
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10:30 - 10:45 AM
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BREAK(During First Speaker Session)
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12:00 - 1:00 PM
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LUNCH
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1:00 - 2:30 PM
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Worker's Compensation Fraud Investigation
Eileen will outline the fraud investigation process as it occurs in Texas. What legally constitutes work comp fraud? What steps are involved in an investigation? What actions are taken based in investigation findings? These questions and others will answered in this informative presentation.
Eileen Cook
Fraud Investigator
Special Investigation Section
Texas Mutual Insurance
Houston, Texas
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2:30 - 2:45 PM
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BREAK
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2:45 - 4:00 PM
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Return to Work Issues
Developing a good working relationship with occupational health care providers is a key component of managing the "return to work" process. Kris will outline the steps in this process.
Kris Troncoso
Area Sales Manager
Concentra Medical Centers
Houston, TX
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4:00 - 4:30 PM
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Panel Discussion on Industrial Hygienist Role in Work Comp Issues
GHIHC Membership
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4:30 PM |
Adjournment
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Mailing List Updates – To go paperless for the GHIHC mailing list, please send a request to: icu@icusafety.com |
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ICU, A Total Safety Company
26022 Oak Ridge Drive
The Woodlands, TX 77380
Office: 281 • 363 • 9939
Fax: 281 • 363 • 4744
E-mail: mail@totalsafety.com |
ICU, A Total Safety Company
2300 Hwy. 365, Suite 370
Nederland , TX 77627
Office: 409 • 727 • 8227
Toll Free: 866 • 727 • 8227
Fax: 409 • 729 • 5075 |
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