Our sessions at CCWC

Connected Care: Leveraging Technology to Create a More Empathetic Disability Management System

DATE

Wednesday, July 8

Time

1:15-2:15 p.m. PDT/PST

Speakers

Michelle Beringer, Vice President Client Services, Sedgwick

Joe Rupp, Managing Director Casualty Operations, Sedgwick

Juan R. Gonzalez Jr., Disability Manager, Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD)

During this session, you’ll discover:

• How AI‑powered tools can simplify workers’ comp and absence management while improving the employee experience.
• Practical guidance for connecting systems and insights to support more compassionate outcomes.

Strategic Use of Structured Settlements

DATE

Wednesday, July 8

Time

4:30-5:30 p.m. PDT/PST

Speakers

Scotty Benton, Vice President Workers’ Compensation Practice, Sedgwick

Michael Hernandez, Chief Client Officer, Chronovo

During this session, you’ll discover:

• What a structured settlement is, how it works and when it makes sense to use one.
• Real‑life examples and actionable takeaways for closing more cases with confidence, clarity and stronger outcomes.

What happens in the early moments after an incident has a lasting impact on recovery, return to work and the overall experience.

Lori Newhouse
Senior Vice President Managed Care, Sedgwick

The Golden Hour & Beyond: Mastering the Intersection of Team Member Illness, Injuries, RTW Accommodations, and Legal Compliance

DATE

Thursday, July 9

Time

3-4 p.m. PDT/PST

Speakers

Lori Newhouse, Senior Vice President Managed Care, Sedgwick

Bryan Conner, Senior Manager Workers’ Compensation, American Airlines

Drew Cashatt, Manager Absence Management & Accommodations, American Airlines

Nancy Chiesa, Senior Manager Workers’ Compensation, FedEx Corporation

Zena M. Kalioundji, Partner, Binder & Kalioundji, LLP

Christine Lawson, Vice President Claims, Willis Towers Watson

Kathy Woychick, Senior Claims Analyst, American Airlines

During this session, you’ll discover:

• What to focus on immediately after a workplace incident when medical, legal and administrative demands all come into play.
• How to balance compliance and advocacy‑based care using real-world examples from American Airlines and FedEx.

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