2016 MSIA 27th ANNUAL CONFERENCE AND EXHIBITION SEPTEMBER 18-20, 2016

Embracing The Unknown

St. Charles Convention Center/Embassy Suites Hotel Convention Center Plaza, St. Charles, MO

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MSIA’S 27TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE & EXHIBITION Program Schedule September 18-20, 2016 SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2016 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. MSIA 13th Annual Best Ball Scramble Play 18 holes of golf at Missouri Bluffs. Tournament director is Matt Barnhart of Wiedner & McAuliffe. (Make sure to sign-up on the registration form. This will be a Best Ball Scramble with a Shotgun Start. Lunch and Beverage Tickets are included.)

3:00 - 7:00 p.m. Early Registration Early registration allows you to explore historic Old St. Charles.

7:00 - 10:00 p.m. President's Reception Join us for cocktails and a buffet dinner. Meet the other conference attendees and the vendors. Prizes will be awarded. Casual attire. (Please indicate your attendance on the registration form.)

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2016 7:30 - 8:00 a.m. Continental Breakfast Join the vendors for breakfast and the first opportunity to examine their products and services. This is the first opportunity to get your vendor card signed.

1st Attendance Drawing - $100 CASH 8:00 - 8:05 a.m. Welcome And Introduction MSIA President Patrick Venditti opens the meeting with an overview of the meeting and introduction of Officers.

9:30 - 10:15 a.m. Break / Vendor Exhibits Time to grab a quick refreshment; network with friends and associates; examine the products and services offered by the vendors and get your vendor card filled.

2nd Attendance Drawing - $100 CASH 10:15-10:45 a.m. The Pro Se Litigant In Workers' Compensation: The Judge's Perspective Hon. Hannalore Fischer Administrative Law Judge Jefferson City, MO

10:45-11:15 a.m. The Biceps At Work, Distal Tears, Proximal Tears; Tenotomy vs. Tenodesis Christopher, Rothrock, MD St. Louis Sports Health St. Louis MO

11:15-11:45 a.m. Temporary Disability Benefits - The Current Statutory Standard and When Do We Owe Benefits? Matthew Barnhart & Dana Ceresia Weidner & McAuliffe St. Louis, MO

11:45-1:15 p.m. Luncheon

8:05 - 8:20 a.m. Legislative Update & What To Look For In The 2017 Legislature Michael G. Winter, Executive Director Missouri Self-Insurers Association Jefferson City, MO

8:20 - 8:50 a.m. The "Concussion Syndrome": Could This Be Work Comp's Gordian Knot? Angela Tripp, MD BarnesCare St. Louis, MO

9:00 - 9:30 a.m. The Pitfalls Of Strict Construction Chris Archer Archer, Lassa & McHugh LLC St. Louis, MO

3rd Attendance Drawing - $100 CASH 1:20 - 1:50 p.m. Using The Expanding Social Media Apps In Building Stronger Defense Arguments For Non-Compensable And Nature And Extent Of Injury Claims Katie Black MVP Law Kansas City, MO

1:50 - 2:20 p.m. What's New In Shoulder Surgery? Superior Capsular Reconstruction For Non-Repairable Rotator Cuff Team

8:30 - 9:00 a.m. Who's Crazy Now a/k/a Am I Nuts? Steve McManus & Adam Sky, MD MVP Law, LLC & Psych Care Consultants St. Louis, MO

W. Anthony Frisella, MD Advanced Bone & Joint St. Peters, MO

9:00 - 9:30 a.m. Evidence Based Occupational Medicine Nathan Mall, MD

2:20 - 2:50 p.m. Missouri Case Law Update

The Orthopedic Center of St. Louis St. Louis, MO

Sarah Reichert & Michelle Symank Evans and Dixon St. Louis, MO

2:50 - 3:35 p.m. Break / Vendor Exhibits

9:30-10:15 a.m. Just Do It! Setting Up A Restricted Duty Return To Work Program Jim Akers

Time to grab a quick refreshment and get your vendor card filled.

4th Attendance Drawing - $100 CASH 3:35 - 4:00 p.m. The Prevalence And Effect Of Diabetes And Prediabetes In The Workplace....How It Affects Injury Recovery

Parkway School District St. Louis, MO

10:15-11:00 a.m. Break / Vendor Exhibits Vendors with give-aways have pulled the names of the winners and posted the names on a certificate in their booth. Please visit the booths and see if you won a prize and thank them for attending the conference!

6th Attendance Drawing - $100 CASH

Jennifer A. Markee, LMSW, CDE BJC HealthCare St. Louis, MO

4:05 p.m.

11:00-11:30 a.m. The Hip In Workers' Compensation David King, MD Motion Orthopedics St. Louis, MO

Keynote Speaker

11:30-12:00 p.m. Design/Development And Legalities Of Post-Offer Employment Testing Kevin Wilhite & Steve McManus SSM Physical Therapy & MVP, Law St. Louis, MO

12 - 12:30 p.m. 5:15 p.m.

MSIA General Business Meeting (All Members Are Invited To Attend)

Conference Wrap-Up Attendance Grand Prize Giveaway.

YOU MUST BE PRESENT TO WIN ALL PRIZES

MSIA Board of Directors Meeting 6:30 - 9:00 p.m. Cocktails & Dinner Enjoy cocktails and dinner and network with other attendees and vendors. (Please indicate your attendance on the registration form - ticket required.)

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2016 7:30 - 8:30 a.m. Continental Breakfast Join the vendors for breakfast. This will be your last opportunity to visit with them and get your vendor card signed. Please thank them for coming and for their support of MSIA.

5th Attendance Drawing - $100 CASH

For your convenience, the presentations are categorized with different icons. Legal Government Regulatory Claims Management Medical

SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS If anyone requires special accommodations, please call 1-800-4946742 in advance so that arrangements can be made.

CANCELLATION POLICY No refunds will be given after September 12, 2016 – Substitutions are allowed

CONVENTION REGISTRATION INFORMATION Please submit a separate form for each registrant other than spouse/guest. Type or print name exactly as you wish it to appear on your convention badge. Registration fee covers all scheduled business and social events including Sunday and Monday evening activities, two breakfasts and the luncheon. The Sunday evening reception & buffet and the Monday evening events are included in your registration fee. To enable us to provide a more accurate guarantee, please indicate below if you plan to attend either or both of these activities. Please note that additional registrations from the same member organization (including affiliate and associate members) will be given a discounted registration fee. Register by August 18, 2016 for the early conference fee rate. Last day for conference registration is September 15, 2016. If you are currently not a member of MSIA and wish to join prior to the meeting in order to receive the reduced registration for the conference, please call the MSIA office. Dues for new members are pro-rated for the remainder of the fiscal year. NAME: __________________________________________________ SPOUSE/COMPANION: _____________________________ COMPANY: ______________________________________________ ADDRESS: _______________________________________ CITY: ___________________________________________________________ STATE: ____________ ZIP: _________________ PHONE: ________________________ FAX: _________________________ E-MAIL: _____________________________________ Please Check The Appropriate Registration Status: TYPE OF MEMBER st

MSIA Regular or Affiliate Member (1 Registrant) Each Additional Registrant

Before 8/18/16 $220.00

After 8/18/16 $260.00

$175.00

$225.00

MSIA Associate Member (1 Registrant)

$265.00

$310.00

Each Additional Registrant

$215.00

$265.00

Non Member

$350.00

$390.00

Spouse/Guest (Member or Non-Member) (Evening Events Only)

$115.00

$165.00

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or fax your credit card information to (573) 634-7117. You may also register on line at MSIA’s Web Site. The address is www.momsia.com VISA or MASTERCARD Charge Card No. ____________________________________ Name of Card Holder: _______________________________________________ Expiration Date: ___________________________ Please indicate if you will be attending the Sunday and/or Monday evening activities. Yes, I will attend the Sunday evening event. Yes, I will attend the Monday evening event. Yes, my spouse/guest will attend the same evening events. (MUST PURCHASE SPOUSE/GUEST PACKAGE) No, I will be unable to attend the evening events.

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CLE CREDIT MSIA will be applying for Missouri and Kansas CLE Credit and we will let you know the amount of hours approved at the Conference in September. ATTIRE Business casual attire is appropriate throughout the conference. GENERAL CONVENTION INFORMATION The Twenty-Seventh Annual Convention of the Missouri Self-Insurers Association promises to provide participants with information important to their day-to-day operations. Speakers will provide insights on emerging issues relevant to workers’ compensation. The vendors will showcase the latest in products and services vital to the workers’ comp industry. ROOM BLOCK A special block of rooms is reserved for attendees of the conference at the Embassy Suites Hotel which is adjacent to the St. Charles Convention Center. In order to receive the special rate extended to attendees of the conference, reservations must be made by August 22, 2016 to guarantee room availability and the group rate mentioned below. Reservations should be made direct with the hotel by dialing (800) 362-2779 or (636) 9465544. Please make your reservations early and tell them you are with the Missouri Self-Insurers Association. We have a block of rooms reserved and have been guaranteed a room rate of $144.00 for single or double occupancy.

Convention Center will be immediately on your left. Make a left onto Fairgrounds Road and enter to the rear of the complex. Traveling from the Southeast (Clayton / Kirkwood): Take Interstate 270 North to Highway 364 (Page Road). Go West on 364 (Page Road Extension) approximately 6 miles and take the second exit after the bridge (St. Charles). When exiting at the St. Charles exit, stay to the right to get on Highway 94. Highway 94 intersects Veterans Memorial Parkway just before Interstate 70. Turn right and head East on Veterans Memorial Parkway. Go one mile and turn right on Beverly Street. The Convention Center will be immediately on your left. Traveling from the West (Kansas City): Take Interstate 70 East to St. Charles. Take the 5th Street exit (Exit 229) and veer right at the end of the ramp. Go to the first light at Veterans Memorial Parkway and make a right. Go one mile to the light at Fairgrounds Road. The Convention Center will be immediately on your left. Make a left onto Fairgrounds Road and enter to the rear of the complex. Traveling from the Southwest: Take Interstate 64/ State Highway 40 to State Highway 94. Go North on Highway 94 to St. Charles. Highway 94 (First Capitol) intersects Veterans Memorial Highway just before Interstate 70. Turn right and head East on Veterans Memorial Parkway. Go one mile and turn right on Beverly Street. The Convention Center will be on your left. Traveling from the North: Take the Interstate 270 loop to Interstate 70 and head West. Take the second exit after the bridge, 5th Street South (Exit 229A), and go to the first light at Veterans Memorial Parkway and make a right. Go 1 mile to the light at Fairgrounds Road. The Convention Center will be immediately on your left.

HOTEL/CONFERENCE CENTER INFO Many of the finest St. Louis attractions are within easy reach to the Embassy Suites Hotel. The Hotel is connected to the St. Charles Convention Center and close to some of the world’s top business organizations. Historic Main Street is also close to the hotel with its brick paved streets and shops and restaurants housed in 19th century architecture. For more information on the Embassy Suites Hotel, please visit their web site at: www.stlouis stcharles.embassysuites.com. For information on the St. Charles Convention Center, please visit their web site at: www.stcharlesconventioncenter.com. All meeting and meal functions will be held at SCCC.

GUEST AMENITIES All rooms at the Hotel are spacious two room suites and feature a private bedroom and a separate living room and include high-speed internet access; refrigerator, microwave and coffee maker, along with other amenities.

DIRECTIONS

IN-HOTEL DINING The Cyprus Grille – the hotel’s restaurant is a relaxing retreat in the garden atrium of the hotel. Caffeina’s Marketplace, a delightful café serving starbucks coffee, pastries and deli sandwiches.

Traveling from the East (St. Louis/Airport): Take Interstate 70 West over the bridge to St. Charles. Take the second exit, 5th Street South (Exit 229A), and go to the first light at Veterans Memorial Parkway and make a right. Go 1 mile to the light at Fairgrounds Road. The

For your comfort and convenience, the hotel also has an ATM, a complimentary breakfast area, gift shop, provides local area transportation, room service, a complimentary evening beverage area, laundry/valet service, news stand, safety deposit box, lounge, fitness room, free self-parking, handicappedaccessible rooms as well as non-smoking rooms and a swimming pool.

Missouri Self-Insurers Association P.O. Box 246 Jefferson City, MO 65102

KEYNOTE SPEAKER John O’Leary, #1 National Bestselling Author & Speaker, will be this year's Keynote Speaker. Expected to die, John now teaches others how to truly live. In 1987, John O’Leary was a curious nine-year-old boy. Playing with fire and gasoline, John created a massive explosion in his home and was burned on 100% of his body. He was given 1% chance to live. This epic story of survival was first showcased in his parents’ book, Overwhelming Odds, in 2006. It was this book that first invited John to embrace his miraculous recovery and share it with the world. Today, John is the author of the instant #1 National Bestselling book ON FIRE: The 7 Choices to Ignite a Radically Inspired Life and an inspirational speaker teaching more than 50,000 people around the world each year how to live inspired. Consistently described as “the best speaker we’ve ever had,” John’s emotional storytelling, unexpected humor, and authenticity make each of his presentations truly transformational.

MSIA 13TH ANNUAL GOLF SCRAMBLE SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2016 11:15 a.m. Lunch Shotgun start 12:30 p.m.  

The Missouri Bluffs Golf Club 18 Research Park Circle St. Charles, MO See enclosed brochure for more information.

EXHIBITORS & SPONSORSHIPS

The MSIA 27th Annual Conference & Exhibition offers you an excellent opportunity to showcase your products in front of key decision makers. Maximize your 2016 marketing dollars by exhibiting at the Conference, or increase your exposure even further by sponsoring a cocktail reception, luncheon or breakfast! Golf sponsorships are also available. To learn more about these marketing opportunities, please contact the MSIA Office at (800) 494-6742.

Missouri Self-Insurers Association Thirteenth Annual Golf Outing Sunday, September 18, 2016 Check In & Lunch at 11:15 a.m. – Shotgun Start at 12:30 p.m. The Missouri Bluffs Golf Club 18 Research Park Circle – St. Charles, MO MSIA has reserved The Missouri Bluffs Golf Club for 18 holes of golf on Sunday, September 18, 2016 with check in and lunch to begin at 11:15 a.m. The outing will begin with a Shotgun Start at 12:30 p.m. Please be sure to include your cell phone number and e-mail address on the registration form so we can send you more details of the golf tournament as we get closer to the date. In the event of rain, the luncheon will be held and the course will make the call regarding any possible cancellation of the Golf Tournament. The Missouri Bluffs Golf Club is located at 18 Research Park Circle in St. Charles, MO, Phone: (636) 939-6494. For more info on the golf course, please visit their web site at www.mobluffs.com We will be selling Mulligans & Putting String at the Golf Course. Mulligans – Cost is $20.00 per team for four Mulligans (one per player). Limit one Mulligan per hole. Putting String – Cost is $20.00 per team - 72 inch string and small scissors – one string per team. Team can use a portion of the string to putt for that birdie or eagle score. Cut off the length of string you want to use, move ball to end of string and make your putt. Cut string lengths can be used only once. Can use remaining string until string runs out. Cannot be used on longest drive or closest to the pin holes. Two Putt Rule – Once the team has hit a ball on the green, there can only be a maximum of two putts to finish the hole.

GOLF OUTING FEE:  Before August 18, 2016 -- $100.00 per person  After August 18, 2016 -- $110.00 per person Player #1:

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You do not need to have a foursome to register – we will gladly assign you to a foursome  Please assign me to a foursome

 My foursome will include myself and:

Player #2: _______________________________________________________ Company: ______________________________________________________________ Cell Phone: ________________________________________________________ E-mail: _________________________________________________________________ Player #3: _______________________________________________________ Company: ______________________________________________________________ Cell Phone: ________________________________________________________ E-mail: _________________________________________________________________ Player #4: _______________________________________________________ Company: ______________________________________________________________ Cell Phone: ________________________________________________________ E-mail: _________________________________________________________________ Payment Method:

 Check Enclosed

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 VISA

TOTAL AMOUNT: ____________________

Credit Card #: _____________________________________________________________________ Expiration Date: ____________________________________ Cardholder’s Name: _______________________________________________ Signature: ___________________________________________________________ FAX to: (573) 634-7117

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MAIL to: MSIA – P.O. Box 246 – Jefferson City, MO 65102 (PH: 800-494-6742)

DEADLINE TO PARTICIPATE: September 12, 2016 NO REFUNDS after September 12, 2016 (GOLF SPONSORSHIP INFO ON BACK)

Missouri Self-Insurers Association Thirteenth Annual Golf Outing Sponsorship Form Sunday, September 18, 2016

The Missouri Bluffs Golf Club – 18 Research Park Circle – St. Charles, MO

SIGN UP NOW – SPONSORSHIPS ARE ON A FIRST-COME, FIRST-SERVE BASIS CONTACT NAME: _____________________________________________________ COMPANY NAME: ______________________________________________ NAME AS IT IS TO BE SHOWN ON THE SPONSOR SIGN: _______________________________________________________________________________ ADDRESS: __________________________________________________________ CITY/STATE/ZIP: _________________________________________________ PHONE: _______________________________________ FAX: ____________________________________ E-MAIL: _______________________________________

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES For Questions on Availability of Sponsorships, please contact the MSIA office at (800) 494-6742       

LUNCHEON SOLD OUT BEVERAGE SPONSORS (3 available) $250.00 LONGEST DRIVE $100.00 CLOSEST TO THE PIN $100.00 LONGEST PUTT $100.00 HOLE SPONSORSHIP (18 AVAILABLE) $100.00 GOLFER GOODY BAG ITEM* (FOR 44-52 GOLFERS) ITEM: __________________________________________________________

PLEASE ship goody bag item(s) by Friday, September 9, 2016 to: MSIA Payment Method:

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 VISA

TOTAL AMOUNT: _____________________

Credit Card #: ____________________________________________________________________ Expiration Date: ____________________________________ Cardholder’s Name: __________________________________________________ Signature: _______________________________________________________ FAX to: (573) 634-7117

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MAIL to: MSIA – P.O. Box 246 – Jefferson City, MO 65102 (PH: 800-494-6742)

In order for MSIA to provide proper recognition for sponsors, we must receive your commitment to sponsor NO LATER than September 12, 2016. MSIA will assign sponsors to the events on a first-come, first-serve basis. Commitments must be received in writing, either by mail or fax along with payment to be confirmed. NO REFUNDS ON SPONSORSHIPS

MISSOURI BLUFFS GOLF COURSE IS JUST OFF RESEARCH PARK CIRCLE IN ST. CHARLES, MO From St. Louis, Hwy 40/61 Westbound

From St. Louis, Hwy 40/61 Westbound

• Exit Research Park Circle turn RIGHT • Turn RIGHT onto overpass, crossing over Highway 40/61 • Missouri Bluffs is 0.2 miles on the LEFT

• Exit Research Park Circle turn RIGHT • Turn RIGHT onto overpass, crossing over Highway 40/61 • Missouri Bluffs is 0.2 miles on the LEFT

From St. Peters, Highway 94 Southbound

From St. Peters, Highway 94 Southbound

• Turn left on SEIDENTOP ROAD • Turn left on the NORTH OUTER SERVICE ROAD • Turn right onto overpass, crossing over Highway 40/61 • Missouri Bluffs is 0.2 miles on the LEFT

• Turn left on SEIDENTOP ROAD • Turn left on the NORTH OUTER SERVICE ROAD • Turn right onto overpass, crossing over Highway 40/61 • Missouri Bluffs is 0.2 miles on the LEFT