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Harnessing the Power of AI in Texas |
Representative Giovanni Capriglione, Chair of House Select Committee on AI & Emerging Technologies Phoebe Murphy, VP and Chief Actuary, Texas Mutual Insurance Eric Smith, Memorial Hermann, Chief Digital Officer Moderator: DWC's Allen Craddock, Deputy Commissioner of Hearings |
Our general session panel on artificial intelligence explores whether the time has come in workers’ compensation to adopt AI and other technologies that other business domains have embraced. What are the hurdles we face, how can AI enhance patient experience and care, and what are the benefits and threats to the industry? |
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Trends in Workers' Compensation: 15 Nuggets in 60 Minutes |
Mark Pew, WorkCompCollege.com Stuart Colburn, Downs & Stanford |
This session provides an overview of trends in workers’ compensation in the present, the short-term, and the long-term. The 15 “nuggets” will cover a variety of components of workers’ comp that impact Texas with an eye towards actionable education for the audience. |
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| Getting it Right: Accurate Calculation of Average Weekly Wage. |
DWC’s Stephanie Saldana, Claims and Customer Services |
The average weekly wage (AWW) calculation is used to determine the amount of money an injured employee will receive each week in workers' compensation income benefits. This session will provide information to help calculate the AWW accurately and make sure that the injured employee is receiving the correct benefit amount that they are entitled to. |
| DWC Legislative and Case Law Update |
DWC’s Britt Clark, Assistant General Counsel DWC’s Kate Sidora, Director of External Relations |
This session provides an up-to-date outline of DWC legislative projects, significant court decisions, and ongoing litigation that may shape the operations of DWC or the responsibilities of system participants. |
| Ethical Issues in Workers' Compensation |
DWC’s Jeff Carothers, Director for the Southern and Eastern Regions of Hearings DWC’s Gerri Thomas, Director for the Northern and Western Regions of Hearings |
This panel will discuss challenging ethical situations that may arise in Texas workers’ compensation dispute resolution and provide best practices for addressing them. |
| A New Era for Data Collection: EDI 3.1 |
DWC’s Martha Luevano, Director, Enterprise Automation Services |
DWC achieved one of its most important modernization goals by implementing a new injury reporting standard, Claim EDI 3.1, on July 26, 2023; but implementation was not the finish line; it was the beginning of the race. DWC and workers compensation carriers must continue to work together to maximize the quality of injury data. This presentation will start with a brief history of the road from Claim 1 to Claim 3.1, followed by areas of success, areas for improvement / how to prevent certain issues., and then DWC’s monitoring, outreach, and education strategies. The final segment will cover important updates, FAQs, and resources. The takeaway – we are all in this together. |
| What Makes a Good Fraud Case? | DWC’s Dan La Bruyere, Deputy Commissioner |
This session explores burden of proof, evidentiary issues, jury considerations, and statute of limitations concerns. We’ll discuss the ongoing nature of investigations through trial, the importance of witness testimony, and the various ethical concerns for prosecutors. Other areas to be covered will include the initial stages of investigations, the 5th Amendment and its application or lack thereof, and the need to gather evidence from the beginning of an investigative concern. |
| Stress, Attitude, and Behavior: Factors that Influence Driving |
Katie Mueller, National Safety Council |
Driving is fundamentally one of the most dangerous tasks we do. Stress, emotions, and behaviors can affect our ability to drive. Strong safety cultures not only recognize the role that impairment, fatigue, and mental distress have on driving, but also focus on policies, programs, and practices that will enhance transportation safety. This session explores what causes stress behind the wheel, the financial effects, and how employers can impact safety. |