Prehearing telephone conference. At

least 5 days prior to the date set for hearing, the claimant and his legal counsel, if the claimant is represented, the chiropractic physic ian against whom the claim is made and his legal counsel, if the chiropractic physician is represented. and the director shall confer with the panel chairman by telephone conference call or in person. The purposes of the prehearing conference are to: (l) (2) identify and simplify issues; secure stipulations to. or admissions of. facts not remaining in dispute: (3) (4) confirm the authenticity of documents; limit the number of expert witnesses to be called and the schedule of their appearances; {5} (6) (7) estimate the length of the hearing; consider. if applicable, a transcription request; and consider any other matter that may aid in expeditious consideration and determination of the claim. Authority: 27-12-204, HCA. Implemented: 27-12-502, MeA