Total CME Credit Hours: 1 Category I (Formal)
Tags: Workers Compensation
The Illinois Chiropractic Society often receives inquiries about Workers' Compensation, making it a frequently discussed topic. This course aims to help doctors and their staff gain a better understanding of this subject as it pertains to documentation, procedures, and legal aspects.
Drawing from over 25 years of experience in Workers' Compensation, Dr. Carlos Boileve will share his expertise in this course. As a Certified Medical Compliance Specialist and a member of the Medical Advisory Board of the Workers' Compensation Research Institute (WCRI), Dr. Boileve brings a wealth of knowledge. He is also a Certified Insurance Consultant/Reviewer, offering insights into the latest payment requirements.
The course, "Understanding WC in the Chiropractic Setting Under the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Act," will cover key topics such as identifying workers’ compensation injuries using the "caterpillar effect," navigating payment under the workers’ compensation act, addressing challenges when settlements mandate payment but carriers refuse, and more.
Attendees of the WC webinar can expect to gain valuable insights and strategies essential for managing Workers' Compensation cases effectively within a chiropractic practice setting.
This webinar is sponsored by the Illinois Chiropractic Society.
Dr. Carlos Boileve, a graduate of the National College of Chiropractic in 1976, has been providing care to patients in Highwood, IL for over 45 years. Additionally, he holds certification as a Medical Compliance Specialist.
With a commitment to advancing the chiropractic profession, Dr. Carlos dedicated over a decade to the Illinois Chiropractic Society, culminating in his role as 1st Vice President. He also represented chiropractors in Medicare as a member of the Carrier Advisory Committee (CAC) in Illinois. His contributions were recognized with the prestigious "Presidential Award" from the Illinois Chiropractic Society in both 2007 and 2008, acknowledging his significant involvement and educational contributions to the profession.
Dr. Carlos's expertise extends to crash studies, participating in three studies from 1999 to 2002, which collectively involved 49 live crashes. These studies, conducted through the Spine Research Institute of San Diego, C.R.A.S.H., and Texas A&M University in collaboration with the United States Naval Station, deepened his understanding of injuries sustained by vehicle occupants in motor vehicle accidents. He also held positions of responsibility within organizations such as the Center for Research into Automotive Safety and Health (C.R.A.SH.) and the College on Forensic Sciences.
Furthermore, Dr. Carlos serves on the Medical Advisory Board of the Work Comp Research Institute (WCRI), overseeing 18 states including Illinois since 2007. His expertise was recently recognized with his appointment to the Workers' Compensation Medical Fee Advisory Board in 2023, marking him as the first chiropractic physician to serve on the board.
