Events

Mastering the Underutilized Sections of the AMA Guides

caaaAdmin — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 22:07:00 GMT

May 5, 2012 - Two locations: Oakland Airport Hilton and Sheraton Gateway LAX.

Register by April 23 and save. Advanced registration is now closed. Please bring your registration form with you for on-site enrollment. Click on the image or here for the registration form

Member	Pre-Registration	After 04/23/2012 Registration
CAAA Member	$275	$325
Non-Member	$375	$425

The assignment of a Whole Person Impairment means just that - all impairments to the whole person must be rated. Most of us have become familiar with much of the AMA Guides, but there are some impairments that are too often overlooked.

This seminar will explore those underutilized impairments and discuss various methods to help you acheive a complete and accurate rating for your clients.

Program:

􀀀 Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology
􀀀 Secondary Effects of Pain Medications
􀀀 Hypertension and Cardiovascular Injuries
􀀀 Skin / Scarring
􀀀 Vocal Cord Injuries, Dental Injuries and other ENT Issues
􀀀 Pulmonary Deconditioning
􀀀 Overlooked Figures & Tables
􀀀 Rating by Analogy
􀀀 Rating by Functional Loss
􀀀 Review of Cases Rejecting Conventional AMA Guides Ratings
􀀀 Synergistic Effect of Multiple Injuries

2012 Summer Convention

caaaAdmin — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 17:58:00 GMT

Convention Dates: June 28 - July 1, 2012

Click on the image for the Program, Registration & Hotel Forms or download here

Member	Early Bird	After 6/1/12 Registration
CAAA Member - Flash Drive*	$745	$795
Non-Member - Flash Drive*	$945	$995
Paralegals - Flash Drive*	$595	$645
WCAB Judges	$0	$0
* Printed Syllabus is available for an additional $50.00

Exhibit Contract Packet download here
Exhibit Information and Deadline page click here

Hotel rooms will only be available through CAAA's convention registration process. The room block will be released on May 22nd. In order to book a hotel reservation you must be registered for convention either as a registrant or a exhibitor.

CAAA does not offer passes exclusively for exhibit hall. You must register for the convention to access exhibit hall no exceptions.

Summer Convention will be at the

   San Francisco Marriott Marquis
   55 Fourth Street, San Francisco, California 94103

Only a limited amount of vendors spaces will be made available for this location. To view Exhibitor Contract and Deadline Information  click here. Don't wait too long as we will sell out!

Upcoming Conventions

caaaAdmin — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 23:39:00 GMT

CAAA Events

caaaAdmin — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 18:17:00 GMT

Register for CAAA's Educational Programs & Special Events

For a schedule of Board events in 2012, click here.

May 5, 2012	Mastering the Underutilized Sections of the AMA Guides - Oakland Airport Hilton.
May 5, 2012	Mastering the Underutilized Sections of the AMA Guides - Sheraton Gateway LAX.
May 14 - 15, 2012	Lobby Day - Sacramento CA
Jun 28 - July 1	Summer Convention 2012 - San Francisco Marriott Marquis, CA
Sept 9-10	13th Annual Spindel Golf Classic - Valencia Country Club, Valencia, CA
Jan 24-27, 2013	Winter Convention 2013 - San Diego Sheraton Hotel & Marina
Jun 26-30, 2013	Summer Convention 2013 - Mirage Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas
Jan 23-26, 2014	Winter Convention 2014 - Westin Mission Hills, Rancho Mirage

For information on CAAA's chapter events, click here.

2012 Board Meetings & Events

caaaAdmin — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 23:37:00 GMT

January 25, 2012 January 26, 2012	Committee Meetings - 3:00 p.m. Board Meeting - 9:00 a.m. Westin Mission Hills Resort, Rancho Mirage

February 2012	No Meeting

March 30, 2012	Westin LAX - Los Angeles

May 14, 2012 May 15, 2012	Board Meeting/Training/Dinner-6:30 p.m. Lobby Day Sheraton Grand, Sacramento

June 27, 2012 (Wednesday) June 28, 2012 (Thursday)	Committee Meetings - 3:00 p.m. Board Meeting - 9:00 a.m. TBD

July 2012	No Meeting

August 6, 2012 (if needed)	To be determined Oakland

September 7, 2012 September 7 & 8, 2012	Change of Officers Chapter President's Retreat Crowne Plaza LAX - Los Angeles

October 2012	No Meeting

November 8 - 10, 2012 (Thursday - Saturday)	*Strategic Planning* Sheraton Grand Hotel, Sacramento, CA
MEETING TIMES (unless otherwise stated)
Committe Meetings Board Meeting	10:30 a.m. - 12 Noon 12:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.
For additional information please contact Andrea Robertson (916) 444-5155 arobertson@caaa.org

These meeting times are subject to change and do not include convention board meetings. Please check the individual notices as they are emailed prior to each meeting. Please RSVP with Andrea Robertson if you will be in attendance.

Exhibitor Information 2012 Summer Convention

caaaAdmin — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 18:07:00 GMT

Convention Dates - June 28-July 1, 2012

Summer Convention will be at the

San Francisco Marriott Marquis
   55 Fourth Street
   San Francisco, California 94103

Click on the image to open Exhibit Packet or click here.

Exhibitor Deadline Dates	Date
Exhibit contract released for submission.	2/24/2012
Last day to cancel exhibit contract for a full refund less service fee.	4/13/2012
Final day to submit name badge names including changes at $150 rate..	5/14/2012
Final day to cancel exhibit contract for a 50% refund less service fee	5/15/2012
Advertisements due.	5/23/2012
Badge insert sponsorships due.	5/23/2012
Last day to submit hotel cancellations & changes.	5/31/2012
Artwork for registration kick panels due.	6/04/2012
Last day to sponsor all other sponsorships	6/05/2012
Exhibit booth set up: 8AM -11AM.	6/28/2012
Exhibit hall opens for attendees: 11AM.	6/28/2012
Exhibit welcome reception.	6/28/2012
Exhibit dismantling: 11:30AM.	6/30/2012

2012 Hawaii Seminar

caaaAdmin — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 20:20:00 GMT

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 was released on: February 17, 2012. Rooms may still be available at the special rate, please mention the CAAA Seminar.

Date - Times	Topic	Presenter(s)	Credits
Mon 3/19 9AM-12:15PM	Impairment, Disability and Treatment	Dr. Brendan Morley	MCLE/LS: 3.0 DWC: 3.0
Tue 3/20 9AM-12:15PM	WILIG and National Trends	JR Boyd, Esq.	MCLE/LS: 3.0
Wed 3/21 9AM-12:15PM	Brain & Pain	Todd McFarren, Esq & Brad Chalk, Esq	MCLE/LS: 3.0 DWC: 3.0

Support Staff Seminar

caaaAdmin — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 18:29:00 GMT

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

caaaAdmin — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 17:39:00 GMT

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

Nearby Hotels for 2012 Winter Convention

caaaAdmin — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 23:48:00 GMT

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 Winter Convention

caaaAdmin — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 13:22:00 GMT

Event photographed by Paul Lester Photography.

Click here or on the image to view photos and to purchase.

Click on the cover image to view the program insert.

DATES OF CONFERENCE:
January 26th - January 29th

A Special Thank you to our CAAA WINTER CONVENTION EXHIBITORS .

Keynote speaker Susan Saladoff, Director of documentary Hot Coffee

Congratulations to our winners at the Exhibit Welcome Reception Drawing.

Prize	Donated By	Winner
Vizio TV - 47" Class HDTV	USA Photocopy Service, Inc.	Timothy Camacho Gleason & Camacho
Michael Kors Men's Watch	Universal Copy	Robin Ehrman Law Offices of Ronald P. Ehrman
Michael Kors Ladies Purse	Universal Copy	Inna Bimits Law Offices of John E. Hill
Kindle Fire	Laura Wilson & Associates	Eric Alimento Hinden & Breslavsky
Kindle Fire	Rest Analysis, L.P.	Carmen Ulibarri Law Office of Carmen C. Ulibarri
iPod Touch	Vital Imaging, Inc.	Michael Win Law Firm of Rowen, Gurvey & Win
iPad 2	Med-Legal Photocopy Service	Hugo Velazquez Glow & Kreida
iPad 2	Universal Copy	Gerald Scher Scher & Bassett
Digital Picture Frame	The Dental Trauma Center	Patty Lightman Law Office of Patrick L. Lightman
$100 Westin Gift Certificate	Ringler Associates	Jair de la Torre Law Offices of Bernardo de la Torre
$100 Nordstrom Gift Card	Laura Wilson & Associates	Daniel Perugini Graiwer & Kaplan
$100 Macy's Gift Card	Matrix Document Imaging, Inc.	Michael Hurley Law Offices of Moga & Hurley

CAAA U 2011 Online

caaaAdmin — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 00:01:00 GMT

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

caaaAdmin — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 22:39:00 GMT

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

caaaAdmin — Thu, 04 Aug 2011 21:33:00 GMT

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

caaaAdmin — Mon, 02 May 2011 23:36:00 GMT

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.