Sneak Peek: Medical Issues & Case Management Breakout

WCI 2026 Sneak Peek

The Medical Issues and Case Management Breakout delivers a comprehensive look at the clinical, behavioral, and system-wide challenges shaping workers’ compensation today. Attendees will gain practical insights into emerging diagnostic technologies, complex comorbidities, traumatic brain injuries, behavioral health strategies, and the growing access-to-care crisis affecting injured workers nationwide. Featured sessions include a live surgical showcase, expert debates on psychiatric care, the latest advancements in brain and spine claims, and innovative applications of 3D printing in treatment and recovery.

From award-winning case presentations to cutting-edge discussions on injectable therapies and claim engagement, this track equips professionals with the knowledge and tools needed to improve outcomes and navigate increasingly complex cases. Whether you are a claims professional, nurse case manager, adjuster, employer, or healthcare provider, these sessions offer actionable strategies to support recovery and drive better claim results.

Featured Sessions

Medical Issues & Case Management Breakout Sessions

Monday, August 24

3 Featured Sessions
15th Annual Florida Orthopedic Society Injured Workers Inspiration (IWI) Awards & Case Presentations
From MRI to Action: Using Early Clinical Diagnostics and Technology to Improve Front-End Claim Decisions
Confounding Comorbidities: Practical Insights for Care Management

Tuesday, August 25

6 Featured Sessions
Live Surgical Showcase: Inside the Operating Room
Defusing the Disengagement Time Bomb
From Injury to Recovery: Understanding Traumatic Brain Injury Trajectories in Workers’ Compensation
Access to Care Is the New Crisis in Workers’ Compensation: Provider Shortages, Retirements, and What Comes Next
The Use and Efficacy of Injectable Therapies in Workers’ Compensation
The Hidden Drivers of Claim Outcomes: A Practical Behavioral Health Playbook for Catastrophic and Complex Cases

Wednesday, August 26

3 Featured Sessions
Psychiatrists Head-to-Head
The Next Frontier in Brain and Spine Claims
3D Printing in Workers’ Compensation: Pioneering Applications at the Intersection of Innovation and Care

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