Second Annual Occupational Health & Workers' Compensation Conference, Friday, May 1st

Midwest Orthopedics at Rush (MOR) occupational health specialist, Richard Rodarte, M.D., and a panel of guest speakers will address a variety of workers’ compensation and occupational health topics at the Second Annual Occupational Health & Workers’ Compensation Conference, Friday, May 1. The “Getting Employees Back to Work: A Best Practice Approach for Employers,” conference will be held 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Hyatt Lodge at McDonald’s Campus, 2815 Jorie Boulevard, Oak Brook, IL. There will be a cocktail reception following the last presentation.

The conference will focus on the concerns of Illinois employers, attracting workers’ compensation and occupational health professionals from a variety of industries. The topics to be discussed include:

· Dealing with false work comp claims (Medical Perspective)

· Recent trends in OSHA regulations and how it affects the employer

· Minimally invasive spine surgery : A value proposition

· The value of pre employment / post offer exams for the employer

· Building workers’ comp claims for trial (Arbitrators Perspective)

· Anatomy of a workers’ comp claim (Legal Perspective)

· Early intervention best practices (Medical Perspective)

· Managing a light/modified duty program (Employer Perspective)

MOR is pleased to recognize Athletico as a Gold Level sponsor for this event.

Athletico provides physical therapy, occupational therapy, and fitness services throughout eight states at over 330 facilities. Please visit athletico.com to find a location near you and to learn more about how Athletico measures patient outcomes and satisfaction to reach higher levels of care.

For more information on the conference, contact Ben Alverth at 224-250-5269 or ben.alverth@rushortho.com.

About Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush (MOR)

MOR offers comprehensive, unparalleled, orthopedic services. The physicians at MOR treat thousands of orthopedic patients each year with problems ranging from the most common to the most complex. MOR’s reputation as a leader in specialized orthopedic patient care, education and research has been recognized by several national journals. U.S. News & World Report ranks the orthopedic program at Rush University Medical Center Chicago as the top program in Illinois and number six in the nation. MOR has offices at: Rush University Medical Center; Prairie Medical Center, Westchester; Central DuPage Hospital, Winfield; and Rush Oak Park Hospital. For more information, log on to www.rushortho.com.