Select from a variety of individual sessions all originally presented at the Workers' Compensation Institute 2026. Featuring a range of topics for the Illinois elder care focused attorney, these programs are available for immediate purchase and viewing online on-demand at your convenience. Alternatively, you can purchase and view the entire program.
Practical and focused on real-world strategies, this course gives practitioners the updates and tools they need to confidently handle today’s workers’ compensation cases. This full-day program brings together leading attorneys, commissioners, and judges to cover new caselaw, digital evidence issues, Section 5 challenges, Medicare Set-Asides, employment-related claims, utilization review and effective legal writing.
A discussion on how the Workers’ Compensation Commission interprets, applies, and responds to appellate opinions, the practical impact those rulings have on case outcomes and what practitioners should understand about this ongoing dialogue between the two institutions. Originally presented as part of Workers' Compensation Institute 2026.
Explore the five key factors used to determine the nature and extent of injuries in workers’ compensation cases. This session reviews current interpretations, practical applications, and recent developments impacting these evaluations. Gain insights into how these factors influence case outcomes and learn strategies for presenting compelling evidence. Originally presented as part of Workers' Compensation Institute 2026.
Gain practical guidance on crafting clear, persuasive legal documents for administrative and appellate review. This session covers techniques for organizing arguments, drafting proposed decisions, and preparing effective briefs that meet procedural requirements and strengthen advocacy. Originally presented as part of Workers' Compensation Institute 2026.
This session explores how utilization review impacts treatment decisions and the role of nurse case managers in coordinating care for workers’ compensation claims. Learn key regulatory requirements, communication best practices, and strategies for effective medical management that balance cost and quality. The session also covers handling conflicts between UR and treating physician recommendations, including appeals and 19(b) options. Originally presented as part of Workers' Compensation Institute 2026.