How to Identify and Eliminate Workers' Comp Misrepresentation

• The red flags of what could be fraudulent behavior
  
• What to do when you suspect someone is committing fraud or a misrepresentation
  
• What rules - including HIPAA - inhibit your ability to address fraud
  
• When I can deny a claim based upon fraud
  
• When I can criminally prosecute someone for committing a fraud or misrepresentation

Board Certified as a specialist in the field of workers' compensation law, Philip Augustine has practiced solely in the area of workers' compensation defense for the past 20 years.

Mr. Augustine represents a vast array of nationwide clients, as well as provides multiple courses in workers' compensation to both employers and claims handling entities through out the country.

Mr. Augustine is past-Chairman of the Florida Bar Workers' Compensation Board Certification committee and Vice-Chairman of the Workers' Compensatoin Rules Advisory Committee, as well as a member of the Executive Council of the Workers’ Compensation Section of the Florida Bar.

HRCI Credits

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SHRM Professional Development Credits

This program is valid for 1.5 Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for the SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP designations. For more information about certification or re-certification, please visit www.shrmcertification.org.