Events

Support Staff Seminar

2012-01-19T18:29:00Z

March 10, 2012 - Two location - Los Angeles and Oakland.

There have been many new changes in the law and procedures in this past year. This seminar is a must for all medical and legal practitioners and their staff. Here are a few of the topics covered.

Petition for Penalties
Post Award Future Medical Issues
Is your medical report substantial evidence?
Role of the Law Office in 2012
Establishing a Paper Trail

After 2/24/12 Registration Fees

$275 CAAA Member
$200 CAAA Member’s Staff
$375 Non-Member / Staff

Pre-Registration Fees
$250 CAAA Member
$175 CAAA Member’s Staff
$350 Non-Member / Staff

Creative Settlement Strategies

2012-01-19T17:39:00Z

March 10, 2012 - One location only Crowne Plaza Hotel LAX

Register by February 24 and save. Click on the image or here for the registration form

Are You Really Obtaining a Fair Settlement?
How to achieve a settlement that reflects the true value of the case.
How to Maximize Your Settlements
Preserving Long Term Disability. Don't Trade dollar for dollar.
Preserving SS Benefits using The Hartman Formula
Developing Those Cases Open for Future Medical Care.

Pre-Registration Fees by 2/24/12
$275 CAAA Member
$375 Non-Member

After 2/24/12 Registration Fees
$325 CAAA Member
$425 Non-Member

2012 Summer Convention

2012-01-17T18:58:00Z

Convention Dates - June 28-July 1, 2012

Stay tuned for convention registration and hotel information.
Hotel rooms will only be available through CAAA's convention registration process. Program and hotel registration forms will be available early April, 2012.

Summer Convention will be at the

JW Marriott San Francisco Union Square
500 Post Street corner of Post and Mason ·
San Francisco, California 94102 USA

Exhibit Contracts will be available starting February 20th, 2012. Don't wait too long as we will sell out!

Nearby Hotels for 2012 Winter Convention

2012-01-10T23:48:00Z

Agua Caliente Casino Resort & Spa

32250 Bob Hope Drive

Rancho Mirage

(760) 202-2113

Marriot's Shadow Ridge

9003 Shadow Ridge

Palm Desert

(760) 674-2600

Lodge at Rancho Mirage

68900 Frank Sinatra Drive

Rancho Mirage

760-321-8282

Rancho Las Palmas Resort

41000 Bob Hope Drive

Rancho Mirage

(760) 568-2727

Courtyard Palm Desert

74895 Frank Sinatra Drive

Palm Desert

(760) 776-4150

The Plaza Resort & Spa

2601 Golf Club Drive

Palm Springs

(760) 324-1802

Holiday Inn Express & Suites

71730 Hwy 111

Rancho Mirage

(760) 340-5516

Hilton Garden Inn

71700 Hwy. 111

Rancho Mirage

(760) 776-9700

Le Parker Meridien

4200 E. Palm Canyon Drive

Palm Springs

(760) 770-5000

The Oasis Resort

4190 E. Palm Canyon Drive

Palm Springs

(760) 324-3422

Caliente Tropics Resort

4111 E. Palm Canyon Drive

Palm Desert

(760) 327-1391

Embassy Suites Palm Desert

74700 Hwy. 111

Palm Desert

(760) 340-6600

2012 Hawaii Seminar

2012-01-06T01:30:00Z

Hawaii Seminar Dates - March 17 - 24, 2012

To register click on the image or here.

Registration Fees:
Before March 5, 2012: $745 Members & Associate Members / $945 Non-Members / $595 Paralegal
After March 5th Fees: $795 Members & Associate Members / $995 Non-Members / $595 Paralegal

Hotel Reservations are booked directly through the host hotel:
Makena Beach and Golf Resort

Run of the House rate: $199 plus tax (resort fee waived)
Room Reservations: 1-800-321-6284.

The group room block will be released on: February 17, 2012

2012 Winter Convention

2012-01-01T21:22:00Z

DATES OF CONFERENCE:
January 26th - January 29th Educational Classes (CAAA does not offer passes exclusively for exhibit hall)
January 26th - January 28th Exhibit Hall

A badge is required for access to all events, exhibits, and classes. There will be no exceptions.

Registration: $795 Members & Associate Members / $995 Non-Members / $595 Paralegal (Access to educational classes & exhibit hall)*

Registration	Hours
Thursday	11:00 - 6:20 PM
Friday	8:00 AM - 6:30 PM
Saturday	7:30 AM - 12:15 PM
Sunday	8:30 AM - 11:45 AM

Click here to Register for the program and book hotel - Hotel is Sold Out! Click here for a list of nearby hotels.

A Special Thank you to our CAAA WINTER CONVENTION EXHIBITORS .

Exhibit Hall	Hours
Thursday Setup	8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Thursday	11:00 - 8:00 PM
Friday	8:00 AM - 6:45 PM
Saturday	7:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Saturday Tear Down	11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

ATTN: All 2012 confirmed exhibitors:
Click here for the Exhibitor Kit for all of your materials handling, decorating services, shipping needs & additional services including internet. Please call GES at 800/475-2098 (National Service Center) for any additional questions.

Keynote speaker Susan Saladoff, Director of documentary Hot Coffee

CAAA U 2011 Online

2011-12-27T00:01:00Z

California Applicants’ Attorneys Association invites you to register for CAAA University through online instruction! Available now 24/7

A 40-year tradition of educating the workers’ compensation community is proudly continued by G. Ronald Feenberg, Esq., Elliot Berkowitz, Esq. and Barry Hinden, Esq. This comprehensive, in-depth course educates the entire workers’ compensation community. This course was started by Eugene Marias, Esq. and is continued in his honor. This 13 week course is brought to you via the world wide web at your convience in three parts. Learn from the top rated panelist in the workers compensation field. Register today. Over 32 of self study credit!

Cost: varies. Special pricing available for CAAA Members.

Click here for the order form or on the image.

Part I
Class 1	History, Jurisdiction, Employment; Statute of Limitations
Class 2	AOE-COE; Injury - Specific, Cumulative and Occupational Disease; Psych
Class 3	AOE-COE (continued); Earnings; Medical Care
Class 4	Benefits - TTD, PPD, Life Pension, Death
Part II
Class 5	Initial Interview with Your New Client; Filing with the WCAB; EAMS; Filing of Multiple Claims, CT vs. Specific, Multiple CT's and What Body Parts?
Class 6	Medical Treatment; MedicalControl and Utilization Review. Moving the Case, the DOR; Filing of Collateral Claims, 132a, S & W and other WCAB Related Actions.
Class 7	A View From the WCAB; Setting the Case; Depositions
Class 8	Preparation of the Case for the MSC and Trial; AME vs. PQME; Post Trial Pleadings and What is Removal; Forms
Part III
Class 9	Understanding AMA Guides From a Medical Perspective
Class 10	The Legal Perspective, Understanding Permanent Impairments and Disabilities including Almaraz/Guzman Understanding How This Differs From the Medical Perspective Regarding the Guides.
Class 11	Apportionment; Ogilvie and Matters Related to the AMA
Class 12	Cross-Examination of the AME & QME. Understanding When to Do It, What to Do, Where & Through the AMA Guides
Class 13	The Recon and Writ. 899 Issues Pending and What Should Go Up.

MSA and CMS Survival Guide 2011

2011-08-25T22:39:00Z

Self-Study Course Online of October 22, 2011 Sessions. Both locations are available.

Northern California - Doubletree Hotel Berkeley Marina

Panelists: Marguerite Sweeney, Esq., Moderator, Steve Chapman, Regina McClellan, Esq.,
Ellen Langell, Terry Wilkes, Joe O’Keefe, Esq. William Winslow, Esq.

Southern California - Four Points by Sheraton

Panelists: Steve Scardino, Esq., Moderator, Greg Chapman, Jack Don, Esq., Stephanie Plotkin

Click here to purchase.

Topics that are covered-

Strategies on how to deal with an MSA

Creative settlement strategies

Working with structures and annuities

Other collateral benefits

what are they and how do you protect them

Using the Hartman formula

Dealing with Pratt and Wilkinson

Haro v Sebelius - is CMS review still necessary?

Ogilvie: The NEW Roadmap to Accuracy

2011-08-04T21:33:00Z

Online Seminar Ogilvie: September 10, 2011

Cost: varies. Available options include Online video & syllabus download, syllabus only. Special pricing for CAAA Members.
For the order form, click here or on the image below.

On 7/29/11 the appellate court issued its ground-breaking decision in Ogilvie, but what does it mean? Hear industry experts from both the applicant and defense bar who will provide detailed and practical directions regarding:

- how to intergrate vocational opinion
- how to deal with the "impermissible factors"
- how to get to an accurate rating
- how to decide which of the 3 highways may apply in a case

Learn from the experts what the Baker decision (formerly Duncan) says and, more importantly, how it will impact your cases.

How do you determine the most accurate COLA?
What should be done with cases that have already been stipped or settled by F & A?
How do you calculate the COLA for life pension and permanent total cases?

POST VALDEZ & SCUDDER RULINGS

2011-05-02T23:36:00Z

URGENT FOR DOCTORS!

CAAA SESSION POST VALDEZ & SCUDDER RULINGS

only CAAA brings you up-to-the-minute knowledge

Understanding the Ramifications of Valdez & Scudder for Doctors

Date: Saturday, May 14, 2011

Time: Registration: 9:15 am / Program: 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Location: Sheraton Gateway LAX 6101 W. Century Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90045

Pre-Registration Deadline: Monday, May 9th and save $50

Speakers: Barry Harris Hinden, Esq. President of CAAA

Diana Marsteiner, Esq. Partner at Hinden & Breslavsky

Bruce Roth, Esq., Special Litigation, Senior Attorney @ SCIF - 22 years (Retired)

Dr. Wayne Collins, DC (PTP)

John Larsen, M.D., Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon (PTP)

Understanding the Ramifications of Valdez & Scudder

· HOW TO DO IT RIGHT

· WHAT IS ADMISSIBLE

· WHAT IS A LEGAL MPN

· WHEN YOU CAN TREAT

· WHAT IS IMPROPER

· WHAT YOU NEED FROM AN ATTORNEY

· WHAT THE LAWYER NEEDS FROM YOU

Are your Reports Admissible? If you are a PTP or Treating Doctor you may be affected by the Valdez decision. Come learn from experts what this decision means and how to comply with its requirements.

Northern California Wine, Bike & Golf

2011-03-24T00:02:00Z

2nd Annual Northern Wine, Bike & Golf Classic

Photos of this past event...

on May 22-23, 2011 Sunday, May 22 - Wine Tour begins at 11:00am / Monday, May 23 - Bike Tour begins at 8:00am & Golf Classic begins with breakfast at 9:00am & Shotgun 10:00am

Sonoma Mission Inn & Sonoma Golf Club - For Hotel Reservations Ph: 800-441-1414

Please join us for the 2nd Annual California Applicants' Attorneys Association Golf Classic, Bike Tour & Wine Event in beautiful Sonoma. This event helps support CAAA's efforts in protecting the rights and dignity of California's injured workers.

The event kicks-off on Sunday, May 22nd with a tour of several exceptional Sonoma wineries. Back by popular demand, this special wine tasting experience show cases the best that Sonoma has to offer.

The following day, Monday, May 23^rd, you have two activities to choose from. Tee off at the Sonoma Golf Classic, held at the private Sonoma Golf Club, for a round of 18-holes - golfers of all levels are welcome. After a day on the links, unwind with Cigars and Cocktails followed by a Buffet Awards Dinner.

If you prefer wheels, saddle up on your bicycle for a cycling adventure through scenic Sonoma Valley and surrounding area - a new event this year. Distance options include 100k (approx. 62 miles) for the Tour of California set or 50k (approx. 31 miles) for a respectable challenge. Lunch, rest stops and T-shirt provided. Vehicle chaser assistance provided by Support and Gear.

Special Thank-You to our Participating Sponsors!

D'Andre, Peterson & Bobus
Gemini Duplication, Inc.
Med-Legal, Inc.
Republic Document Management
Matrix Document Imaging
Michael Bronshvag, M.D.

2011 Summer Convention

2011-03-15T22:21:00Z

CAAA's 45th Anniversary

Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in Las Vegas

Still room! Register at Mandalay Bay Convention Cention, South Pacific Ballroom

$795 Members / $995 Non-Members (Access to educational classes & exhibit hall all 4 days)*

$265 Members / $365 Non-Members per day (Access to both educational classes & exhibit hall)*

CAAA does not offer passes exclusively for exhibit hall. No solicitors.

Badges required for entrance into the exhibit hall.

DATES OF CONFERENCE:

June 30th - July 3rd Educational Classes

June 30th - July 2nd Exhibit Hall

Advertising: Learn more...

UPDATE 06/08/11: JUST ADDED SPECIAL PROGRAM

VALDEZ / FERNIZA Saturday, July 2 at the Summer Convention.

This special program is not included in the price of your

convention registration. Only Applicant Attorneys & Doctors Only!

Learn more... (49.1 KB PDF)

Special Guest on Friday, July 1st -

Chief Justice Tani Cantil-Sakauye

Exhibit Floor Plan:

ExhibitHall_5F00_floorplan.pdf

Special Thank you to our CAAA SUMMER CONVENTION VENDORS

Advantage Plus Agency

Allied Medical Group

American Sleep Centers

Aspen Medical Products

Associated Reproduction Services

Bay Area Pain and Wellness Center

Buena Vista Medical Services, Inc.

Continuity Care Home Nurses

Dental Injury Center

Edwin Haronian, MD, Inc.

First Choice Orthopedic & Spine Institute

Gemini Duplication, Inc.

Glotzer & Sweat, LLP.

Health Quest Medical Group

Healthpointe

Hyman Health

International College

Irwin Savodnik, MD & Med. Assocs. / NAS Medical Corp.

Jonathan F. Kohan, MD, Inc

Law Office of Kenneth Kingdon

LexisNexis

Matrix Document Imaging, Inc.

Med Legal Resource Center

Med-Legal Photocopy Service

Michael M. Bronshvag MD, Inc.

Michael Sullivan & Associates

Millennium Settlements

Mirfak Associates, Inc.

MSLA, A Medical Corportation

National Settlement Consultants

Northern California Functional Restoration Program

Pacific Coast Orthopedic Medical Center, Inc.

Physical Medicine Institute

Physicians Network of California

Post Surgical Rehab Specialists

Republic Document Management, Inc

Ringler Associates

Ronco Drugs

Safety Works Medical, Inc.

Southland Spine and Rehabilitation Medical Center

SRS Marketing

Star Micro Systems

Steinberg & Spencer Injury Lawyers

Steinbrecher & Associates

The Dental Trauma Center

United Document Imaging

United Schools of America

Universal Copy

USA Photocopy Service, Inc.

Vital Imaging, Inc.

Warbritton & Associates Impairment Rating Specialists

2011 Law Office Management Seminar

2011-02-08T22:18:00Z

ARE YOU FALLING BEHIND? How to succeed in Business in 2011

How your office can stay ahead of curve in an advanced technology era

March 12, 2011 (pre-registration ends March 1st - A savings of $50)

Registration 8:30 am / Program 9:30 am - 1:30 pm (4.0 hours MCLE credit / 4.0 Legal Specialization in Workers' Comp / 4.0 Medical DWC)

DOWNLOAD PDF REGISTRATION FORM and submit via fax (916) 444-0661, email or mail CAAA State Office 1303 J Street, Ste 420, Sacramento, CA 95814

Doubletree Hotel - Berkeley Marina 200 Marina Blvd., Berkeley, CA 94710 Ph 510-548-7920 Google Map Directions

The Olympic Collection 11301 Olympic Blvd., #204, Los Angeles, CA 90064 Ph 310-575-4585 Google Map Directions

Northern Panelists: Bernard Baltaxe, Esq., Brett Borah, Esq., Ray Frost, Esq., Patty Pomper, Esq., Keith Epstein, Esq.

Southern Panelists: Rick Wooley, Esq., Diana Marsteiner, Esq., Barry Pearlman, Esq.

SEMINAR TOPICS

• Improving Office Efficiency in a Paperless Age

• Electronic Filing Systems

• Reviewing Documents Electronically & Remotely

• EAMS Tips

• Shortcuts, Systems & Form Letters for Dealing with

• UR/MPNs/PQMEs/ Ogilvie Issues/CMS

• Using Email to Communicate with Clients/Doctors/Defense Attorneys

Preparing Your Lien for Successful Recovery

2011-02-08T20:16:00Z

Are You Going to Win or Lose? LIEN COLLECTIONS 101

You still have time! Download PDF Registration Form

Submit registration with payment to our office by fax 916-444-0661 or bring it the day of the seminar. At door prices do apply for both.

Why should attend? Physicians, Lien Collectors, Medical Administrators, Hearing Representatives, Bill Reviewers, Defense Attorneys & Anyone who files a lien before the WCAB

The Olympic Collection 11301 Olympic Blvd., #204, Los Angeles, CA 90064 Ph. (310) 575-4585 Google Directions

Registration 8:00 am / Program 9:00 am - 1:00 pm (4.0 MCLE / 4.0 hours of Legal Specialization in Workers' Compensation)

Speakers: Barry Harris Hinden, Honorable Paul DeWeiss, Honorable Lynn Devine, Traci Hinden

· CODING YOUR BILLS PROPERLY

· COMPLYING WITH REQUIRED M/L DISCLOSURES, L.C. 4628

· HOW AND WHEN TO FILE YOUR LIEN

· DOES YOUR REPORT MEET THE PROBATIVE VALUE AND SUBSTANTIAL EVIDENCE TESTS?

· LEARNING TO BE AN EFFECTIVE NEGOTIATOR

· DISCOVERY, WHAT THE PARTIES ARE ENTITLED TO RECEIVE

· OBTAINING MEDICAL REPORTS AND/OR RECORDS FROM DEFENSE

· INDEPENDENT BILL REVIEW

· DUE DILIGENCE TO COMPLETE DISCOVERY BEFORE COMING TO COURT

· UNDERSTANDING BURDEN OF PROOF

· FRAMING YOUR STIPS AND ISSUES AT THE MSC

· PREPARING & PUTTING YOUR EXHIBITS IN ORDER

· WHAT IS EVIDENCE / WHAT IS NOT

· GETTING YOUR EVIDENCE ADMITTED

· ESTABLISHING AOE/COE (PRIMA FACIE EVIDENCE OF INJURY)

· DEVELOPMENT OF THE RECORD

· PENALTIES AND INTEREST

· THE ADVERSE INFERENCE RULE

· MOST COMMON MISTAKES MADE BY DOCTORS, LIEN CLAIMANTS, HR, INSURANCE

· ADJUSTERS & DEFENSE ATTYS

· FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ALONG WITH THE ANSWERS

CAAA U Online

2010-07-26T23:03:00Z

California Applicants’ Attorneys Association invites you to register for CAAA University

through online instruction!

Available now 24/7

Please click here

Events

Support Staff Seminar

March 10, 2012 - Two location - Los Angeles and Oakland.

Creative Settlement Strategies

March 10, 2012 - One location only Crowne Plaza Hotel LAX

2012 Summer Convention

Stay tuned for convention registration and hotel information. Hotel rooms will only be available through CAAA's convention registration process. Program and hotel registration forms will be available early April, 2012.

Nearby Hotels for 2012 Winter Convention

2012 Hawaii Seminar

Hawaii Seminar Dates - March 17 - 24, 2012

2012 Winter Convention

CAAA U 2011 Online

California Applicants’ Attorneys Association invites you to register for CAAA University through online instruction! Available now 24/7

MSA and CMS Survival Guide 2011

Ogilvie: The NEW Roadmap to Accuracy

Online Seminar Ogilvie: September 10, 2011

POST VALDEZ & SCUDDER RULINGS

URGENT FOR DOCTORS!

CAAA SESSION POST VALDEZ & SCUDDER RULINGS

only CAAA brings you up-to-the-minute knowledge

Understanding the Ramifications of Valdez & Scudder for Doctors

Date: Saturday, May 14, 2011

Time: Registration: 9:15 am / Program: 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Location: Sheraton Gateway LAX 6101 W. Century Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90045

Pre-Registration Deadline: Monday, May 9th and save $50

Speakers: Barry Harris Hinden, Esq. President of CAAA

Diana Marsteiner, Esq. Partner at Hinden & Breslavsky

Bruce Roth, Esq., Special Litigation, Senior Attorney @ SCIF - 22 years (Retired)

Dr. Wayne Collins, DC (PTP)

John Larsen, M.D., Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon (PTP)

Understanding the Ramifications of Valdez & Scudder

· HOW TO DO IT RIGHT

· WHAT IS ADMISSIBLE

· WHAT IS A LEGAL MPN

· WHEN YOU CAN TREAT

· WHAT IS IMPROPER

· WHAT YOU NEED FROM AN ATTORNEY

· WHAT THE LAWYER NEEDS FROM YOU

Are your Reports Admissible? If you are a PTP or Treating Doctor you may be affected by the Valdez decision. Come learn from experts what this decision means and how to comply with its requirements.

Northern California Wine, Bike & Golf

2011 Summer Convention

2011 Law Office Management Seminar

Preparing Your Lien for Successful Recovery

CAAA U Online

Stay tuned for convention registration and hotel information.
Hotel rooms will only be available through CAAA's convention registration process. Program and hotel registration forms will be available early April, 2012.