2026 amcomp annual meeting
APRIL 28–30, 2026 | ST. PETERSBURG, FL
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AGENDA
The agenda is subject to change without notice. All times listed are in Eastern Time.
| TUESDAY, APRIL 28 | |
| 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. | Registration and Event Information Desk The Registration and Event Information Desk is the main hub for event information and badge pick-up. AMCOMP staff will be on hand to welcome you and answer any questions you have during the event. |
| 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. | Attendee Lunch Grab some food and mingle with fellow attendees over the lunch break. You are welcome to come and go at your convenience. |
| 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. | AMCOMP Welcome and Opening Session: Five Questions on AI: Moving Beyond the Headlines This session will explore the effects of AI development on industry, education, national security, labor markets, and democratic institutions by exploring five key questions that move beyond the hype of daily headlines and are anchored in the day-to-day policy discussions occurring in the White House and Congress right now. Morgan Plummer, Vice President of Policy Design & Delivery, Americans for Responsible Innovation |
| 2:00 – 2:15 p.m. | Networking Break |
| 2:15 – 3:00 p.m. | The Aging Workforce: Comorbidities, Polypharmacy, and Behavioral Health – How to Prevent Long-Duration, High-Cost Claims As the workforce ages, workers’ compensation outcomes are increasingly driven by the combined impact of chronic conditions, polypharmacy, and behavioral health. These factors heighten the risk of complications such as delayed recovery, medication interactions, and prolonged disability. This session offers practical strategies for early risk identification, targeted clinical intervention, and age informed return to work planning to reduce long duration, high cost claims. Dr. Marcos Iglesias, Chief Medical Director, AF Group |
| 3:00 – 3:15 p.m. | Networking Break |
| 3:15 – 4:00 p.m. | People Helping People: The Value of Human Interaction in an Increasingly Automated World In an era where AI and automation are rapidly advancing, the human element in workers' compensation remains indispensable. This presentation emphasizes keeping the injured worker at the center of the process, highlighting powerful case studies that illustrate the transformative impact of compassionate, people-focused care. Attendees will hear the story of a worker who overcame paralysis to walk again, return to full duty, and purse a career as a motivational speaker, as well as the journey of an amputee who was so inspired by the care he received that he changed careers and now serves injured workers as a medical practitioner. Together, these stories demonstrate that workers’ compensation is, at its core, people helping people. Josh Schuette, DPT, MBA, WRP, Executive Director of National Workers Compensation Sales & Account Management, Brooks Rehabilitation |
| 4:00 – 4:15 p.m. | Networking Break |
| 4:15 – 5:00 p.m. | Accuracy and Accountability: The Critical Role of Workers' Compensation Data Integrity in FROI & SROI Reporting The integrity of workers’ compensation data is paramount for accurate FROI and SROI reporting. As more jurisdictions adopt EDI Release 3.1, the need for precise and comprehensive data has never been greater. Inaccurate data can lead to regulatory scrutiny (audits, business disruptions), financial impacts (penalties, fines), and poor claim-handling decisions, which can result in complex litigation. It’s imperative that organizations establish processes and utilize resources to ensure accuracy and consistency across all reporting areas, from FROI and SROI reporting to state forms and internal claim systems. In this session, we will explore the impact of inaccurate data on FROI and SROI reporting, review recent and upcoming industry changes related to more complex data reporting, and discuss strategies to avoid common pitfalls in data quality. Chelsea Walters, WCP®, Senior Business Analyst, Verisk |
| 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. | Chair's Reception |
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 29 |
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| 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. | Registration and Event Information Desk AMCOMP staff will be on hand to welcome you and answer any questions you have during the event. |
| 8:00 – 8:30 a.m. | Celebration Breakfast |
| 8:30– 9:30 a.m. | Panel Discussion: Next-Gen Leadership: Succession Planning for a Tech Driven World Leadership isn’t just about today—it’s about building the future. This dynamic panel dives into the full lifecycle of leadership growth: attracting top talent, accelerating development, and creating clear career pathways. Moderated by the Director of the Workers’ Compensation Benchmarking Study, the discussion will spotlight fresh research and real-world strategies for succession planning that safeguard organizational resilience. Panelists will also explore a critical factor—how your technology ecosystem and roadmap shape recruitment and retention. From modern platforms and efficiencies that attract digital-savvy talent to tech-enabled career mobility, attendees will gain actionable insights to cultivate a leadership pipeline that drives performance, fuels engagement, and positions organizations for long-term success in a rapidly evolving landscape. Rachel Fikes, Chief Experience Officer & Director, Workers’ Compensation Benchmarking Study, Rising MS Sarah Hunter, Vice President of Operations, SFM Mutual Insurance Company Molly Flanagan, Assistant Vice President, Workers' Compensation Claims, Nationwide Insurance Sharon Delguercio, Director of Workers' Compensation, Publix Super Markets |
| 9:30 – 9:45 a.m. | Networking Break |
| 9:45 - 10:45 a.m. | Panel Discussion: Data-Driven Pharmacy Strategies to Improve Recovery and Control Costs From the first prescription to long-term therapy, pharmacy decisions can either support recovery or unintentionally extend a workers’ compensation claim. This panel, moderated by Angela Hatter will feature insights from David Huth, Dave Wallace, and Erin Laird on how clinical decision support, data-driven strategies, and formulary management can drive safer medication use, clearer clinical pathways, and more predictable claim outcomes. Attendees will gain practical strategies to leverage pharmacy decisions for improved recovery and cost management. Angela Hatter, PharmD, Director of Client Strategies, Cadence RX David Huth, Senior Vice President, Managed Care, PMA Companies Dave Wallace, Vice President, Pharmacy Solutions, Managed Care, PMA Companies Erin Laird, PharmD, Clinical Account Executive, Cadence RX |
| 10:45 - 11:00 a.m. | Networking Break |
| 11:00 - 11:45 a.m. | Fireside Chat: Behavioral Health & Workers’ Compensation in 2026 As the workers’ compensation industry evolves, behavioral health has emerged as one of the most powerful - and often overlooked - drivers of claim outcomes. In this candid fireside chat, David Vittoria, Chief Behavioral Health Officer at Carisk Partners, shares insights from more than 30 years of trauma-informed clinical practice and leadership in behavioral health. Drawing on decades of experience helping injured workers navigate recovery from physical injury, trauma, addiction, and grief, David will explore how psychological factors influence recovery, claim duration, and return-to-work outcomes. Attendees will gain a deeper understanding of why trauma-informed approaches are becoming essential to the future of workers’ compensation, and how industry leaders can better support both recovery and claim performance. Dave Wehner, Principal, DW Advisors LLC David Vittoria, Chief Behavioral Health Officer, Carisk Partners |
| 11:45 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. | Attendee Lunch |
| 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. | Tried & True – Successful & Ethical RTW Strategies After attending this one hour CEU, attendees will be able to understand the concepts of evidence based medicine and ODG’s. Attendees will also understand the impact of consistent and clear communication from the time of injury to the resolution of care upon the return to work process as well as gain guidance on options that they may want to employ to affect a successful return to work. An overarching theme of the application of ethical principles during the handling and resolution of workplace injuries is addressed throughout the presentation. Anastasia Settle, Case Management Liaison, Carlisle Medical |
| 2:00 – 2:15 p.m. | Networking Break |
| 2:15 – 3:15 p.m. | A Path to Better Outcomes: The Value of Bundled Care Management in Workers’ Compensation Workers’ compensation has long struggled with fragmented care, misaligned incentives, and unpredictable MSK costs. This session explores how data-driven decision making and value-based, bundled care models are reshaping outcomes—improving function, reducing loss costs, and restoring predictability in a historically volatile space. Attendees will walk away with a clear understanding of how risk-bearing MSK bundles deliver consistent costs, accountable outcomes, and a more seamless recovery experience for all stakeholders. Lauren Rashford, Vice President Clinical Product Solutions, Paradigm |
| 3:15 – 3:30 p.m. | Networking Break |
| 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. | From Reform to Reality: New York’s Workers’ Comp Experience and the Case for Smarter Litigation The 2007 and 2017 Workers' Compensation Reforms in NYS were supposed to be a compromise that businesses and workers would both find satisfying. Instead, they have become a case study of the old maxim, "With friends like these, who needs enemies?" Ryan Allen and Todd Jones provide an analysis of these reforms and how smart and efficient litigation can provide the opportunities that your own state may promise, but fail to deliver. Todd M. Jones, Partner, Goldberg Segalla Ryan Allen, Partner, Goldberg Segalla |
| 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. | Networking Reception | THURSDAY, APRIL 30 |
| 7:00 – 8:00 a.m. | Attendee Breakfast Network with fellow attendees over breakfast before departing St. Petersburg. |
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