Agenda
7:00 am – 5:30 pm
Registration Desk Open
7:30 am – 6:30 pm
Exhibit Hall Open
7:30 am – 8:45 am
Continental Breakfast
8:45 am – 10:10 am
Welcome and Opening Sessions
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8:45 am – 9:00 am, International Ballroom West-Center
Welcome
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9:00 am – 9:30 am, International Ballroom West-Center, Concourse Level
Opening Keynote
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Learn more about Secretary Xavier Becerra
Secretary Xavier Becerra,
, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
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Learn more about Secretary Xavier Becerra
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9:30 am – 10:10 am, International Ballroom West-Center
The Future of Employer-Sponsored Coverage: Implications for Health Care Stakeholders
,Employers purchase health care for 1 out of every 2 Americans and play a key role in shifting from paying for volume to paying for value. During this session, public policy leaders will join with those making health benefits decisions for major U.S. employers to discuss the outlook for the future of employer-sponsored health coverage, including emerging threats and exciting new opportunities and technological innovations.
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Learn more about Garrett Hohimer
Garrett Hohimer,Vice President Policy & Advocacy
, Business Group on Health -
Learn more about Marilyn Serafini
Marilyn Serafini,Executive Director, Health Program
, Bipartisan Policy Center -
Learn more about Adam Stavisky
Adam Stavisky,Senior Vice President, US Benefits
, Walmart
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Learn more about Garrett Hohimer
10:10 am – 10:30 am
Break
10:30 am – 11:00 am
General Session
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, International Ballroom West-Center
CMS Priorities for 2023 and Beyond
,CMS Administrator will highlight the agency’s priorities and collaborative opportunities for the 2023 plan year and beyond.
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Learn more about Chiquita Brooks-LaSure
Chiquita Brooks-LaSure,Administrator
, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
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Learn more about Chiquita Brooks-LaSure
11:10 am – 11:55 am
Concurrent Sessions
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SERIES 1: CONCURRENT SESSIONS
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Policy Directions in Long-Term Services and Supports
- Location
- Georgetown
- Speakers
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- Sharon Alexander, AmeriHealth Caritas
- Allison Taylor, Family and Social Services Agency (FSSA)
- Camille Dobson, MPA, ADvancing States
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Improving Data Standards to Advance Health Equity
- Location
- International Ballroom East
- Speakers
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- Lisa Bari, MBA, MPH, Civitas Networks for Health
- Cathrine Misquitta, PharmD, MBA, BCPS, BCGP, CPHQ, FCSHP, Health Net
- Elisabeth Myers, MBA, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
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Health & Policy: Creating Actionable Engagement in the Regulatory EnvironmentPresented by
- Location
- Lincoln-Monroe
- Speakers
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- Judith Davis, DHA, CareSource
- Tanya Little, Vitality
- Joshua Stein, Fitbit Health Solutions at Google
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Address Social and Behavioral Determinants to Improve Outcomes & RetentionPresented by
- Location
- Jefferson
- Speakers
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- Sasha Dhall, MPH, Optum California
- Laura Esslinger, Aetna
- Claude Pinnock, MD, MPH, Wider Circle
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11:55 am – 1:05 pm
Lunch & Learns
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Lunch will begin at 11:55 am. Speaking Sessions will begin promptly at 12:20 pm.
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Sustainability and Scalability: Turning Tech Innovation on its HeadPresented by
- Location
- International Ballroom East
- Speakers
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- Jay Ludlam, North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services
- Elizabeth Matney, Iowa Department of Human Services
- Jason McGill, Washington State Health Care Authority
- Ankoor Shah, MD, MBA, MPH, Accenture
- Kristin Thorn, Accenture
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The Big Shift: Prepare for the End of the PHE with Virtual Primary CarePresented by
- Location
- Lincoln-Monroe
- Speakers
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- Robin Kingston, Teladoc Health
- Bryce Miller, Teladoc Health
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Improving Star Ratings Through Better Cardiometabolic ManagementPresented by
- Location
- Georgetown
- Speakers
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- Richard Frank, MD, Vida Health
- Gretchen Zimmerman, Vida Health
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Managing Chronic Disease Risk Effectively: Strategies and Lessons LearnedPresented by
- Location
- Jefferson
- Speakers
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- Michael Hennessy, Diathrive Health
- Michael Patton, Excel Health Plans
- Dylan Slattery, Excel Health Plans
- Chris Tucker, Diathrive Health
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1:15 pm – 1:45 pm
General Session
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, International Ballroom West-Center
Future of Life Science Innovation and the Impact of the Inflation Reduction Act
,Executives will share their perspectives on the outlook for life science innovations and how the Inflation Reduction Act will bring significant changes for drug pricing and payment.
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Learn more about Stephen J. Ubl
Stephen J. Ubl,President & CEO
, Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA)
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Learn more about Stephen J. Ubl
1:45 pm – 2:30 pm
General Session
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, International Ballroom West-Center
Making Prescription Drugs More Affordable in the US
,Perspectives from key health care policy stakeholders on what can still be done to make prescription drugs more affordable for patients and payers.
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Learn more about Merith Basey, MSc
Merith Basey, MSc,Executive Director
, Patients For Affordable Drugs™ -
Learn more about Juan Carlos "JC" Scott
Juan Carlos "JC" Scott,President & CEO
, Pharmaceutical Care Management Association (PCMA) -
Learn more about Michael Sherman, MD, MBA, MS
Michael Sherman, MD, MBA, MS,Partner
, RA Ventures
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Learn more about Merith Basey, MSc
2:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Break
3:30 pm – 5:15 pm
Concurrent Sessions
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3:30 pm – 4:15 pm
SERIES 2: CONCURRENT SESSIONS
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No Surprises Act – Implementation and Implications Two Years In
- Location
- Jefferson
- Speakers
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- Loren Adler, Brookings Institution
- Bobbette Bond, UNITE HERE HEALTH
- Patricia Kelmar, JD, U.S. Public Interest Research Group (PIRG)
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Updates on CMMI Medicare Advantage and Part D Models
- Location
- International Ballroom East
- Speaker
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- Laura McWright, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
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Leverage Rapid Whole Genome Sequencing to Improve Treatment Decisions & OutcomesPresented by
- Location
- Georgetown
- Speakers
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- Caleb Bupp, MD, FACMG, Spectrum Health and Helen DeVos Children's Hospital
- John Fox, MD, MHA, Illumina
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MA Plans: Prepare for the CMS Health Equity Index with Research InsightsPresented by
- Location
- Lincoln-Monroe
- Speakers
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- Jocelyn Hines, MD, MBA, Inovalon
- Sai Ma, PhD, MPA, Elevance Health
- Christie Teigland, PhD, Inovalon
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4:30 pm – 5:15 pm
SERIES 3: CONCURRENT SESSIONS
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State Approaches and Employer Efforts to Address Prescription Drug Affordability
- Location
- Jefferson
- Speakers
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- Mark E. Miller, PhD, Arnold Ventures
- Leigh Purvis, AARP
- Michael Thompson, National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions
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Mental Health Parity at a Crossroads: What the Future Holds
- Location
- International Ballroom East
- Speakers
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- Tim Clement, MPH, American Psychiatric Association
- Pamela Greenberg, Association for Behavioral Health and Wellness (ABHW)
- Amber M. Rivers, JD, Employee Benefits Security Administration, U.S. Department of Labor
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Combating Hunger and Diet-Related Disease: Considerations for Health PlansPresented by
- Location
- Lincoln-Monroe
- Speakers
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- Alberto A. Gonzalez, Jr., MPP, United States Department of Agriculture
- Catherine Macpherson, MS, RDN, Mom’s Meals
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Leveraging Analytics to Optimize P4P Contracts and Improve Primary Care AccessPresented by
- Location
- Georgetown
- Speakers
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- John Adams, Gray Matter Analytics
- Michael Dulin, MD, PhD, Gray Matter Analytics
- Cleveland (Mickey) Slade, CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
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5:15 pm – 6:30 pm
Reception
7:30 am – 5:00 pm
Registration Desk Open
7:30 am – 9:00 am
Continental Breakfast
8:00 am – 8:30 am
AHIP Member Briefing*
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, Lincoln-Monroe
CPI Policy Priorities for 2023*
,In this session, CPI’s Deputy Administrator and Director of the Center for Program Integrity will discuss the agency’s priorities for protecting the Medicare and Medicaid programs from fraud, waste and abuse.
*This session is for AHIP member health insurance providers only and is closed to Press, non-members, and other registration categories. This session will not be available on-demand following the conference.
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Learn more about Dara Corrigan
Dara Corrigan,Deputy Administrator and Director, Center for Program Integrity
, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)
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Learn more about Dara Corrigan
8:45 am – 10:00 am
General Session
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8:45 am – 9:15 am, International Ballroom West-Center
Improving Mental Health Care for All Americans
,Join us for a dialogue with the leader of SAMHSA to discuss their priorities for addressing the behavioral health care needs of individuals, communities, and service providers. The priorities include preventing overdose, preventing suicide, promoting resilience and emotional health for children and families, integrating behavioral and physical health, and strengthening the behavioral health workforce.
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Learn more about Miriam E. Delphin-Rittmon, PhD
Miriam E. Delphin-Rittmon, PhD,Assistant Secretary for Mental Health and Substance Use
, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Administrator of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
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Learn more about Miriam E. Delphin-Rittmon, PhD
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9:15 am – 10:00 am, International Ballroom West-Center
Transparency and Interoperability Requirements
,Policymakers from CMS and ONC share recent regulatory updates on transparency, information sharing, and interoperability. Learn about new requirements for data sharing, updates on the Trusted Exchange Framework and Common Agreement (TEFCA), and efforts to build the necessary infrastructure to support interoperability, including the USCDI+ and the National Directory for Healthcare.
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Learn more about Alexandra Mugge, MPH
Alexandra Mugge, MPH,Director and Deputy Chief Health Informatics Officer, Health Informatics and Interoperability Group (HIIG)
, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) -
Learn more about Micky Tripathi, PhD, MPP
Micky Tripathi, PhD, MPP,National Coordinator for Health Information Technology, Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT (ONC)
, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
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Learn more about Alexandra Mugge, MPH
10:00 am – 7:00 pm
Exhibit Hall Open
10:00 am – 11:00 am
Break
11:00 am – 11:45 am
Concurrent Sessions
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SERIES 4: CONCURRENT SESSIONS
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High Performance Networks in the Individual Market: Improving Quality + Cost
- Location
- Jefferson
- Speakers
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- Sabrina Corlette, JD, Georgetown University McCourt School of Public Policy
- Matt Sauter, ASA, MAAA, Wakely Consulting
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Current Legal Issues in Medicare Advantage and Part D
- Location
- Lincoln-Monroe
- Speakers
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- Philo D. Hall, Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.
- Elinor A. Hiller, Alston & Bird LLP
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Achieve the Triple Aim for Medicare Members by Activating Family CaregiversPresented by
- Location
- Georgetown
- Speakers
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- Jonathan Harding, MD, Point32Health
- John R. Mach, MD, Mach Health Care Strategies, LLC.
- Dirk Soenksen, Ceresti Health
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Advancing Health Equity through End-to-End SolutionsPresented by
- Location
- International Ballroom East
- Speakers
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- Rajiv Arya, MD, MBA, Optum
- Laini Jarrett, Alliance Health
- Tim Prinz, Optum Advisory Services
- Sean Schreiber, Alliance Health
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11:45 am – 1:45 pm
Networking Lunch
2:00 pm – 3:45 pm
Concurrent Sessions
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2:00 pm – 2:45 pm
SERIES 5: CONCURRENT SESSIONS
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Best Practices in Medicare Advantage: Leveraging Provider Networks to Improve Care and Equity
- Location
- Jefferson
- Speakers
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- A. Mark Fendrick, MD, University of Michigan, School of Public Health
- Barbara Kevish, MD, UPMC Health Plan
- Angela L. Perri, MBA, UPMC & University of Pittsburgh
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Maternal Health and Postpartum Coverage
- Location
- International Ballroom East
- Speakers
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- Shannon Dowler, MD, FAAFP, CPE, NC Department of Health and Human Services
- Leah Ramirez, MS, Elevance Health
- Usha Ranji, MS, Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF)
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Generational Trends and Perceptions across Medicaid & Medicare PopulationsPresented by
- Location
- Lincoln-Monroe
- Speaker
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- Shawn Kearl, Zipari
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Scaling Enrollee Outreach and Communications: Lessons from Other IndustriesPresented by
- Location
- Georgetown
- Speakers
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- Tyler Ford, CAQH
- Brynn Layton, Intellaegis
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3:00 pm – 3:45 pm
SERIES 6: CONCURRENT SESSIONS
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Emerging State Medicaid Trends
- Location
- International Ballroom East
- Speakers
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- Stephen Cozzo, AmeriHealth Caritas
- Jennifer Langer Jacobs, New Jersey Department of Human Services
- Kate McEvoy, National Association of Medicaid Directors (NAMD)
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Medicare Advantage Rate Notice and Regulatory Environment for 2024
- Location
- Jefferson
- Speakers
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Impacting Medical Loss Ratio: Innovative Approaches to Collaborate with PCPsPresented by
- Location
- Lincoln-Monroe
- Speakers
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- Evan Weiss, Optum
- Laura Weiss, Optum
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Pain Is Personal — How Digital Care Addresses Health InequitiesPresented by
- Location
- Georgetown
- Speakers
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- Raymond Hwang, MD, Hinge Health
- Bijal Toprani, DPT, Hinge Health
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4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
General Session
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4:00 pm – 4:30 pm, International Ballroom West-Center
The Value of Medicare Advantage
,Speakers will discuss the value of public-private partnerships for the Medicare Advantage program and the growth and popularity of this vital program that serves millions of older adults and people with disabilities.
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Learn more about Christine Leo
Christine Leo,Vice President, Medicare Advantage Products
, Cigna Corporation
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Learn more about Christine Leo
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4:30 pm – 5:15 pm, International Ballroom West-Center
Overcoming Barriers to Address Health Equity
,A panel of health care and health insurance provider leaders will explore strategies and solutions to build a culture of equity within organizations and to promote a more inclusive and equitable health care system. They will discuss policy levers that facilitate health insurance providers’ and other stakeholders’ ability to focus on health equity and how an ecosystem approach to equity can overcome challenges.
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Learn more about Dora Hughes, MD, MPH
Dora Hughes, MD, MPH,Chief Medical Officer, CMS Innovation Center
, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) -
Learn more about Joneigh S. Khaldun, MD, MPH, FACEP
Joneigh S. Khaldun, MD, MPH, FACEP,Vice President & Chief Health Equity Officer
, CVS Health
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Learn more about Dora Hughes, MD, MPH
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5:15 pm – 6:00 pm, International Ballroom West-Center
CMS 2023 Priorities for Medicaid and Marketplace in a Post-Pandemic Future
,The coming year will present government health programs with challenges ranging from verifying continuing eligibility to improving health equity, promoting competition and increasing access to behavioral health services. In this general session, the directors of CCIIO and CMCS will discuss their respective agencies’ plans for tackling the major issues affecting the individual health insurance marketplaces and the Medicaid program in 2023.
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Learn more about Ellen Montz, PhD
Ellen Montz, PhD,Deputy Administrator and Director, Center for Consumer Information and Insurance Oversight (CCIIO)
, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) -
Learn more about Daniel Tsai
Daniel Tsai,Deputy Administrator and Director, Center for Medicaid and CHIP Services (CMCS)
, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
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Learn more about Ellen Montz, PhD
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Reception
8:00 am – 12:00 pm
Registration Desk Open
8:00 am – 9:30 am
Continental Breakfast
8:30 am – 10:35 am
General Session
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8:30 am – 9:00 am, International Ballroom West-Center
FDA’s Accelerated Approval Pathway for New Drug Therapies: What the Future Holds
,This session will address the challenges and promises of the accelerated approval program for drugs and biologicals.
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Learn more about Robert M. Califf, MD, MACC
Robert M. Califf, MD, MACC,Commissioner of Food and Drugs
, U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
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Learn more about Robert M. Califf, MD, MACC
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9:00 am – 9:45 am, International Ballroom West-Center
Driving Innovation: Updates from CMMI and Private Sector
,This session will explore how the public and private sectors are working to transform health care and move toward a system that emphasizes healthy outcomes and affordability. As the health system works toward this vision, panelists will share what is driving innovation and what is on the horizon for value-based care delivery and payment.
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Learn more about Emily D. Brower, MBA
Emily D. Brower, MBA,Senior Vice President, Clinical Integration & Physician Services
, Trinity Health -
Learn more about Ellen Lukens
Ellen Lukens,Deputy Director, Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation (CMMI)
, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) -
Learn more about Jeff Micklos
Jeff Micklos,Executive Director
, Health Care Transformation Task Force
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Learn more about Emily D. Brower, MBA
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9:45 am – 10:05 am, International Ballroom West-Center
CMS’ Priorities for Dual Eligibles
,In this session, the director of the CMS Medicare-Medicaid Coordination Office will discuss CMS initiatives and priorities for programs serving Medicare-Medicaid dual eligible enrollees, and the outlook for the evolution of integrated care delivery models.
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Learn more about Tim Engelhardt
Tim Engelhardt,Director, CMS Medicare-Medicaid Coordination Office (MMCO)
, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
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Learn more about Tim Engelhardt
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10:05 am – 10:35 am, International Ballroom West-Center
The Future of Medicare: Policy Updates and Market Innovation
,CMS’ Center for Medicare lead will share her vision for the continuing growth and evolution of the Medicare Advantage and Part D programs.
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Learn more about Meena Seshamani, MD, PhD
Meena Seshamani, MD, PhD,Deputy Administrator and Director, Center for Medicare
, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
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Learn more about Meena Seshamani, MD, PhD
10:35 am – 11:00 am
Break
11:00 am – 11:45 am
Concurrent Sessions
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SERIES 7: CONCURRENT SESSIONS
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Policy Updates and Advancing Care Coordination for Duals
- Location
- International Ballroom East
- Speakers
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- Lindsay Barnette, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
- Michelle Conway, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
- Michelle Herman Soper, MHS, Commonwealth Care Alliance (CCA)
- Marla Rothouse, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
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Implications of Hospital Consolidation, Competition, and Private Equity
- Location
- Lincoln-Monroe
- Speakers
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- Jim Baker, Private Equity Stakeholder Project
- Richard M. Scheffler, PhD, Nicholas C. Petris Center on Health Care Markets and Consumer Welfare, UC Berkeley
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Applying Policy to the Real World: Wellness Programs for Chronic DiseasePresented by
- Location
- Jefferson
- Speakers
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- Romilla Batra, MD, MBA, SCAN Health Plan
- Jessica Erb, MPH, Tivity Health, Inc.
- Mary R. Grealy, Healthcare Leadership Council
- Laurie Whitsel, PhD, FAHA, American Heart Association
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11:45 am – 1:45 pm
Networking Lunch
1:45 pm – 3:30 pm
Concurrent Sessions
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1:45 pm – 2:30 pm
SERIES 8: CONCURRENT SESSIONS
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Updates on Medicaid Redeterminations
- Location
- International Ballroom East
- Speakers
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- Joan Alker, Georgetown University McCourt School of Public Policy
- Anne Marie Costello, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
- Arianna Muckerman, MPH, Centene Corporation
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Evolving Supplemental Benefits in MA
- Location
- Lincoln-Monroe
- Speakers
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- Romilla Batra, MD, MBA, SCAN Health Plan
- Tyler Cromer, ATI Advisory
- Sarah Rayel, MPP, NORC at the University of Chicago
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2:45 pm – 3:30 pm
SERIES 9: CONCURRENT SESSIONS
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Advancing Equity through Quality Measurement and Accreditation
- Location
- International Ballroom East
- Speakers
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- Dana Gelb Safran, ScD, National Quality Forum
- Rachel Harrington, PhD, National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA)
- Jean Moody-Williams, RN, MPP, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
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Impacts of the Inflation Reduction Act on the Medicare Part D Program
- Location
- Lincoln-Monroe
- Speakers
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- Ryan DeMerlis, Deloitte & Touche LLP
- Anne E. Phelps, Deloitte & Touche LLP
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3:45 pm – 5:15 pm
Closing General Sessions
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3:45 pm – 4:30 pm, International Ballroom West-Center
What Is Keeping State Health Legislators and Regulators Up at Night
,In this session, speakers will talk about ways policymakers and regulators are supporting patients, employers, and public purchasers’ access to affordable health care and health insurance coverage.
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Learn more about Representative Deborah Ferguson, DDS
Representative Deborah Ferguson, DDS,Arkansas State Legislature; President
, National Council of Insurance Legislators (NCOIL) -
Learn more about Glen Mulready
Glen Mulready,Oklahoma Insurance Commissioner ; 2022 Chair, NAIC Health Insurance and Managed Care (B) Committee
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Learn more about Representative Deborah Ferguson, DDS
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4:30 pm – 5:15 pm, International Ballroom West-Center
Midterm Impact and Policy Directions from a New Congress
,A leading political analyst will offer perspectives on the current political and legislative environment, the road to the 2024 presidential election, and the impact on the future of U.S. health care.
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Learn more about Amy Walter
Amy Walter,Publisher & Editor-in-Chief
, The Cook Political Report
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Learn more about Amy Walter
5:15 pm – 5:15 pm
Conference Wrap-Up/Adjournment
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Registration Desk Open
7:30 am – 6:30 pm
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Exhibit Hall Open
7:30 am – 8:45 am
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Continental Breakfast
8:45 am – 10:10 am
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Welcome and Opening Sessions
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8:45 am – 9:00 am, International Ballroom West-Center
Welcome
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9:00 am – 9:30 am, International Ballroom West-Center, Concourse Level
Opening Keynote
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Secretary Xavier Becerra,
, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
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9:30 am – 10:10 am, International Ballroom West-Center
The Future of Employer-Sponsored Coverage: Implications for Health Care Stakeholders
,Employers purchase health care for 1 out of every 2 Americans and play a key role in shifting from paying for volume to paying for value. During this session, public policy leaders will join with those making health benefits decisions for major U.S. employers to discuss the outlook for the future of employer-sponsored health coverage, including emerging threats and exciting new opportunities and technological innovations.
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Garrett Hohimer,Vice President Policy & Advocacy
, Business Group on Health -
Marilyn Serafini,Executive Director, Health Program
, Bipartisan Policy Center -
Adam Stavisky,Senior Vice President, US Benefits
, Walmart
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10:10 am – 10:30 am
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Break
10:30 am – 11:00 am
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General Session
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, International Ballroom West-Center
CMS Priorities for 2023 and Beyond
,CMS Administrator will highlight the agency’s priorities and collaborative opportunities for the 2023 plan year and beyond.
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Chiquita Brooks-LaSure,Administrator
, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
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11:10 am – 11:55 am
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Concurrent Sessions
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SERIES 1: CONCURRENT SESSIONS
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Policy Directions in Long-Term Services and Supports
- Location
- Georgetown
- Speakers
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- Sharon Alexander, AmeriHealth Caritas
- Allison Taylor, Family and Social Services Agency (FSSA)
- Camille Dobson, MPA, ADvancing States
Details
This session will explore trends in Medicaid Long Term Services and Supports (LTSS), including hot topics in Home and Community-Based Services and managed LTSS.
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Improving Data Standards to Advance Health Equity
- Location
- International Ballroom East
- Speakers
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- Lisa Bari, MBA, MPH, Civitas Networks for Health
- Cathrine Misquitta, PharmD, MBA, BCPS, BCGP, CPHQ, FCSHP, Health Net
- Elisabeth Myers, MBA, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
Details
This session will highlight health insurance provider, government, and other health care stakeholder efforts to improve sociodemographic data standards, collection, and interoperable exchange. Speakers will discuss challenges, present lessons learned, and consider what needs to be in place from a policy and infrastructural perspective to maximize data collection efforts for health equity.
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Health & Policy: Creating Actionable Engagement in the Regulatory Environment
Presented by- Location
- Lincoln-Monroe
- Speakers
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- Judith Davis, DHA, CareSource
- Tanya Little, Vitality
- Joshua Stein, Fitbit Health Solutions at Google
Details
Employers and health plans using integrated platforms to improve health and wellness must operate under evolving regulations. Whether outdated privacy rules, wellness program incentive caps, or restrictions on gamification or communications, engaging consumers requires navigating challenging regulatory environments. Learn how to successfully navigate regulations to ensure privacy protections while creating programs that offer meaningful and equitable engagement with proven outcomes.
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Address Social and Behavioral Determinants to Improve Outcomes & Retention
Presented by- Location
- Jefferson
- Speakers
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- Sasha Dhall, MPH, Optum California
- Laura Esslinger, Aetna
- Claude Pinnock, MD, MPH, Wider Circle
Details
Social and behavioral determinants of health (SBDOH) contribute to significant variation in health care access and outcomes. The complexities of the health care ecosystem may not always support solutions to address these underlying determinants. Learn approaches to incorporate SBDOH into a holistic, scalable system that can improve access for hard-to-reach and underserved members. This session will share how interventions can reduce isolation, improve retention and address health equity.
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11:55 am – 1:05 pm
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Lunch & Learns
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Lunch will begin at 11:55 am. Speaking Sessions will begin promptly at 12:20 pm.
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Sustainability and Scalability: Turning Tech Innovation on its Head
Presented by- Location
- International Ballroom East
- Speakers
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- Jay Ludlam, North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services
- Elizabeth Matney, Iowa Department of Human Services
- Jason McGill, Washington State Health Care Authority
- Ankoor Shah, MD, MBA, MPH, Accenture
- Kristin Thorn, Accenture
Details
Challenges of ambitious design and establishing appropriate data infrastructure have impeded progress towards launching and scaling health programs that focus on social needs. Learn what it takes to successfully build capacity and connect communities with key resources to address social drivers of health. Gain insights from early lessons from state Medicaid programs and their managed care partners on how leveraging tools from care management playbooks can help ensure success.
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The Big Shift: Prepare for the End of the PHE with Virtual Primary Care
Presented by- Location
- Lincoln-Monroe
- Speakers
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- Robin Kingston, Teladoc Health
- Bryce Miller, Teladoc Health
Details
The end of the Public Health Emergency will lead to an historic membership shift due to Medicaid redeterminations and accelerated growth of the MA and Marketplace lines of business. Gleaning insights from over 50M telehealth visits, learn how value-based virtual primary care can make a real world impact and how virtual care can provide high-quality, preventive services to reduce avoidable costs. Explore key trends and strategies to innovate with value-based virtual primary care.
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Improving Star Ratings Through Better Cardiometabolic Management
Presented by- Location
- Georgetown
- Speakers
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- Richard Frank, MD, Vida Health
- Gretchen Zimmerman, Vida Health
Details
With increasing membership and economic pressure, Medicare Advantage plan leaders need to identify strategies to boost Star Ratings and attract new members. This session will explore how the combination of human-led care, prescribing, and technology can deliver scalable outcomes Medicare Advantage plans can expect. Join us to learn how measurable improvements in cardiometabolic management can improve Star Ratings and member engagement.
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Managing Chronic Disease Risk Effectively: Strategies and Lessons Learned
Presented by- Location
- Jefferson
- Speakers
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- Michael Hennessy, Diathrive Health
- Michael Patton, Excel Health Plans
- Dylan Slattery, Excel Health Plans
- Chris Tucker, Diathrive Health
Details
Successfully managing chronic disease risk requires effective member engagement. Hear lessons learned from a health insurance provider on how to best engage patients with chronic diseases to improve outcomes and patient satisfaction and, in turn, reduce overall health care spending. Additionally, speakers will highlight opportunities to bring these chronic disease risk solutions to small and mid-markets.
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1:15 pm – 1:45 pm
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General Session
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, International Ballroom West-Center
Future of Life Science Innovation and the Impact of the Inflation Reduction Act
,Executives will share their perspectives on the outlook for life science innovations and how the Inflation Reduction Act will bring significant changes for drug pricing and payment.
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Stephen J. Ubl,President & CEO
, Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA)
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1:45 pm – 2:30 pm
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General Session
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, International Ballroom West-Center
Making Prescription Drugs More Affordable in the US
,Perspectives from key health care policy stakeholders on what can still be done to make prescription drugs more affordable for patients and payers.
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Merith Basey, MSc,Executive Director
, Patients For Affordable Drugs™ -
Juan Carlos "JC" Scott,President & CEO
, Pharmaceutical Care Management Association (PCMA) -
Michael Sherman, MD, MBA, MS,Partner
, RA Ventures
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2:30 pm – 3:30 pm
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Break
3:30 pm – 5:15 pm
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Concurrent Sessions
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3:30 pm – 4:15 pm
SERIES 2: CONCURRENT SESSIONS
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No Surprises Act – Implementation and Implications Two Years In
- Location
- Jefferson
- Speakers
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- Loren Adler, Brookings Institution
- Bobbette Bond, UNITE HERE HEALTH
- Patricia Kelmar, JD, U.S. Public Interest Research Group (PIRG)
Details
The No Surprises Act has already prevented over 12 million claims from reaching consumers in the form of surprise medical bills. Implementation of this sweeping new law with its complex dispute resolution has proven to be challenging. Advocates and academic leaders will discuss lessons learned in the past 2 years and what unions, employers, health insurance providers, and consumers can expect in the coming years as policymakers address the underlying issues that gave rise to surprise billing.
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Updates on CMMI Medicare Advantage and Part D Models
- Location
- International Ballroom East
- Speaker
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- Laura McWright, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
Details
This session will highlight updates on the CMS Innovation Center’s latest initiatives for improving quality of care and reducing health care costs for Medicare beneficiaries through Medicare Advantage and Part D models.
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Leverage Rapid Whole Genome Sequencing to Improve Treatment Decisions & Outcomes
Presented by- Location
- Georgetown
- Speakers
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- Caleb Bupp, MD, FACMG, Spectrum Health and Helen DeVos Children's Hospital
- John Fox, MD, MHA, Illumina
Details
Health insurance providers and health systems are increasingly collaborating to leverage genomics and precision medicine to enhance patient experience, improve outcomes, and reduce costs. The advent of rapid whole genome sequencing (rWGS) allows timely identification of genetic disorders and alters interventions in 40% of patients. Learn about benefit coverage decisions for genetic testing for critically-ill infants and how leveraging rWGS can improve treatment decisions and reduce total cost.
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MA Plans: Prepare for the CMS Health Equity Index with Research Insights
Presented by- Location
- Lincoln-Monroe
- Speakers
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- Jocelyn Hines, MD, MBA, Inovalon
- Sai Ma, PhD, MPA, Elevance Health
- Christie Teigland, PhD, Inovalon
Details
Health equity is the first pillar of the 2022 CMS Strategic Plan. As such, the development of a Health Equity Index (HEI) is a key initiative to enhance Medicare Advantage (MA) Star Ratings. This session will explore how the HEI will be calculated and provide insights on how MA plans may perform. Gain insights to improve outcomes for enrollees with social risk factors by exploring data-driven solutions to reduce disparities.
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4:30 pm – 5:15 pm
SERIES 3: CONCURRENT SESSIONS
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State Approaches and Employer Efforts to Address Prescription Drug Affordability
- Location
- Jefferson
- Speakers
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- Mark E. Miller, PhD, Arnold Ventures
- Leigh Purvis, AARP
- Michael Thompson, National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions
Details
This session will address what is keeping employers up at night regarding drug affordability and the public policies that these organizations/employers are seeing in the states that are either concerning and/or policies that can be supported.
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Mental Health Parity at a Crossroads: What the Future Holds
- Location
- International Ballroom East
- Speakers
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- Tim Clement, MPH, American Psychiatric Association
- Pamela Greenberg, Association for Behavioral Health and Wellness (ABHW)
- Amber M. Rivers, JD, Employee Benefits Security Administration, U.S. Department of Labor
Details
In this session, payers, regulators, and providers will discuss recent changes to the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA) and where they see parity moving next.
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Combating Hunger and Diet-Related Disease: Considerations for Health Plans
Presented by- Location
- Lincoln-Monroe
- Speakers
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- Alberto A. Gonzalez, Jr., MPP, United States Department of Agriculture
- Catherine Macpherson, MS, RDN, Mom’s Meals
Details
The federal government and other stakeholders are making strides to address hunger and engage the health care ecosystem to reduce the burden of food insecurity and diet-related disease. Learn about best practices for nutrition security programs and opportunities for health insurance providers to help support programs to combat hunger. This session explores approaches to apply research on clinical and cost impacts of medically-tailored meals programs to reduce the burden of diet-related diseases.
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Leveraging Analytics to Optimize P4P Contracts and Improve Primary Care Access
Presented by- Location
- Georgetown
- Speakers
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- John Adams, Gray Matter Analytics
- Michael Dulin, MD, PhD, Gray Matter Analytics
- Cleveland (Mickey) Slade, CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
Details
Advanced data analytics can provide insights to improve primary care access and P4P partnerships. A leading health insurance provider shares lessons learned following the consolidation of three MCOs with 7,000+ providers. This session will explore how to employ analytics to integrate diverse data sets and leverage a framework to prioritize interventions for P4P contracts. Learn how to identify risk, reduce preventable admissions and utilize measures to increase access to primary care.
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5:15 pm – 6:30 pm
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Reception
7:30 am - 7:00 pm Mar 15 • 2023
7:30 am – 5:00 pm
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Registration Desk Open
7:30 am – 9:00 am
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Continental Breakfast
8:00 am – 8:30 am
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AHIP Member Briefing*
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, Lincoln-Monroe
CPI Policy Priorities for 2023*
,In this session, CPI’s Deputy Administrator and Director of the Center for Program Integrity will discuss the agency’s priorities for protecting the Medicare and Medicaid programs from fraud, waste and abuse.
*This session is for AHIP member health insurance providers only and is closed to Press, non-members, and other registration categories. This session will not be available on-demand following the conference.
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Dara Corrigan,Deputy Administrator and Director, Center for Program Integrity
, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)
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8:45 am – 10:00 am
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General Session
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8:45 am – 9:15 am, International Ballroom West-Center
Improving Mental Health Care for All Americans
,Join us for a dialogue with the leader of SAMHSA to discuss their priorities for addressing the behavioral health care needs of individuals, communities, and service providers. The priorities include preventing overdose, preventing suicide, promoting resilience and emotional health for children and families, integrating behavioral and physical health, and strengthening the behavioral health workforce.
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Miriam E. Delphin-Rittmon, PhD,Assistant Secretary for Mental Health and Substance Use
, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Administrator of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
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9:15 am – 10:00 am, International Ballroom West-Center
Transparency and Interoperability Requirements
,Policymakers from CMS and ONC share recent regulatory updates on transparency, information sharing, and interoperability. Learn about new requirements for data sharing, updates on the Trusted Exchange Framework and Common Agreement (TEFCA), and efforts to build the necessary infrastructure to support interoperability, including the USCDI+ and the National Directory for Healthcare.
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Alexandra Mugge, MPH,Director and Deputy Chief Health Informatics Officer, Health Informatics and Interoperability Group (HIIG)
, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) -
Micky Tripathi, PhD, MPP,National Coordinator for Health Information Technology, Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT (ONC)
, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
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10:00 am – 7:00 pm
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Exhibit Hall Open
10:00 am – 11:00 am
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Break
11:00 am – 11:45 am
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Concurrent Sessions
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SERIES 4: CONCURRENT SESSIONS
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High Performance Networks in the Individual Market: Improving Quality + Cost
- Location
- Jefferson
- Speakers
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- Sabrina Corlette, JD, Georgetown University McCourt School of Public Policy
- Matt Sauter, ASA, MAAA, Wakely Consulting
Details
Health insurance issuers curate provider networks to deliver high-quality, low-cost care that meets the diverse needs of individual market enrollees. In 2023, HHS adopted new federal network adequacy time and distance standards for issuers offering plans on the Federal Exchange, and more changes may be on the way. This panel will discuss the challenges issuers have faced while implementing those requirements and suggest flexible solutions that balance patient access, quality, and costs.
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Current Legal Issues in Medicare Advantage and Part D
- Location
- Lincoln-Monroe
- Speakers
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- Philo D. Hall, Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.
- Elinor A. Hiller, Alston & Bird LLP
Details
Legal experts will review the current landscape of legal issues affecting the policy and regulatory agenda for Medicare Advantage and Part D plans.
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Achieve the Triple Aim for Medicare Members by Activating Family Caregivers
Presented by- Location
- Georgetown
- Speakers
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- Jonathan Harding, MD, Point32Health
- John R. Mach, MD, Mach Health Care Strategies, LLC.
- Dirk Soenksen, Ceresti Health
Details
Frail elderly members are an underserved and difficult-to-engage population that incurs more than 50% of total medical costs. Increasingly, family caregivers are being enlisted as they are uniquely able to detect and address changes in a member’s condition. Join this session to learn how a digital caregiver program activates family caregivers by utilizing a framework that aims to improve cost, quality and member experience.
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Advancing Health Equity through End-to-End Solutions
Presented by- Location
- International Ballroom East
- Speakers
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- Rajiv Arya, MD, MBA, Optum
- Laini Jarrett, Alliance Health
- Tim Prinz, Optum Advisory Services
- Sean Schreiber, Alliance Health
Details
Medicaid MCOs are experiencing increased pressure given elevated contractual requirements from states and shifting market dynamics. Increased requirements to support health equity and collect data on social determinants of health have made it more imperative than ever to manage the total cost of care. Join this session to learn how to develop end-to-end solutions to meet states’ contractual and accreditation expectations and create a measurable and positive impact on health equity and SDOH.
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11:45 am – 1:45 pm
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Networking Lunch
2:00 pm – 3:45 pm
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Concurrent Sessions
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2:00 pm – 2:45 pm
SERIES 5: CONCURRENT SESSIONS
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Best Practices in Medicare Advantage: Leveraging Provider Networks to Improve Care and Equity
- Location
- Jefferson
- Speakers
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- A. Mark Fendrick, MD, University of Michigan, School of Public Health
- Barbara Kevish, MD, UPMC Health Plan
- Angela L. Perri, MBA, UPMC & University of Pittsburgh
Details
As Medicare Advantage continues to grow, partnerships with provider networks are essential to improve health outcomes and ensure equity. Learn about progressive strategies to design an ecosystem that aligns regional/local providers and community-based organizations to advance health equity and improve care delivery to vulnerable communities.
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Maternal Health and Postpartum Coverage
- Location
- International Ballroom East
- Speakers
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- Shannon Dowler, MD, FAAFP, CPE, NC Department of Health and Human Services
- Leah Ramirez, MS, Elevance Health
- Usha Ranji, MS, Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF)
Details
Speakers will discuss the changing nature of perinatal and maternal health care, highlighting national trends in access and outcomes, post-partum Medicaid coverage, and innovative care delivery, including the use of digital tools and telehealth. Panelists will explore important policy options to improve maternal and infant health and strategies to address disparities.
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Generational Trends and Perceptions across Medicaid & Medicare Populations
Presented by- Location
- Lincoln-Monroe
- Speaker
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- Shawn Kearl, Zipari
Details
Generational differences are becoming increasingly salient as digital tools dominate the consumer experience space. Join this session to hear insights from a recent survey of Medicaid members on their digital consumer experiences with their health plans compared with members of Medicare and commercial health plans. Learn how health insurance providers can employ market-specific insights into digital trends to directly impact key organizational outcomes.
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Scaling Enrollee Outreach and Communications: Lessons from Other Industries
Presented by- Location
- Georgetown
- Speakers
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- Tyler Ford, CAQH
- Brynn Layton, Intellaegis
Details
The end of the Public Health Emergency will put enormous burden on Medicaid programs and health care organizations to find, communicate, and coordinate with enrollees at scale for eligibility renewals and program changes. Join this discussion to hear perspectives and learnings about how consumer banking and other industries have developed approaches to scale massive consumer outreach efforts using target segmentation, automation, data and insights.
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3:00 pm – 3:45 pm
SERIES 6: CONCURRENT SESSIONS
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Emerging State Medicaid Trends
- Location
- International Ballroom East
- Speakers
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- Stephen Cozzo, AmeriHealth Caritas
- Jennifer Langer Jacobs, New Jersey Department of Human Services
- Kate McEvoy, National Association of Medicaid Directors (NAMD)
Details
In this session, experts will discuss trends in Medicaid programs and priorities of state Medicaid directors and how plans are partnering with states to achieve states’ goals.
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Medicare Advantage Rate Notice and Regulatory Environment for 2024
- Location
- Jefferson
- Speakers
Details
In this session, experts will discuss key elements of the 2024 Advance Notice and Regulations for MA and Part D and share insights on the impact and implications for plans.
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Impacting Medical Loss Ratio: Innovative Approaches to Collaborate with PCPs
Presented by- Location
- Lincoln-Monroe
- Speakers
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- Evan Weiss, Optum
- Laura Weiss, Optum
Details
Despite advancements in value-based care efforts, Medicare Advantage plans may face challenges in achieving their Medical Loss Ratio (MLR) goals. Join this session to discuss an innovative approach to addressing fragmentation across quality, risk and affordability initiatives. Learn how Medicare Advantage plans can foster payer/provider collaboration and partner with independent PCPs to positively impact their MLR.
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Pain Is Personal — How Digital Care Addresses Health Inequities
Presented by- Location
- Georgetown
- Speakers
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- Raymond Hwang, MD, Hinge Health
- Bijal Toprani, DPT, Hinge Health
Details
Everyone experiences pain in unique ways. Effective pain care must recognize the whole person and adapt to individual differences, including social determinants of health that are linked to worse health outcomes across the board. How are digital care solutions addressing musculoskeletal (MSK) pain, depression, anxiety, and women’s health issues? How can employers close the health equity gap? Learn how personalized health care solutions can help people move beyond pain.
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4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
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General Session
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4:00 pm – 4:30 pm, International Ballroom West-Center
The Value of Medicare Advantage
,Speakers will discuss the value of public-private partnerships for the Medicare Advantage program and the growth and popularity of this vital program that serves millions of older adults and people with disabilities.
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Christine Leo,Vice President, Medicare Advantage Products
, Cigna Corporation
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4:30 pm – 5:15 pm, International Ballroom West-Center
Overcoming Barriers to Address Health Equity
,A panel of health care and health insurance provider leaders will explore strategies and solutions to build a culture of equity within organizations and to promote a more inclusive and equitable health care system. They will discuss policy levers that facilitate health insurance providers’ and other stakeholders’ ability to focus on health equity and how an ecosystem approach to equity can overcome challenges.
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Dora Hughes, MD, MPH,Chief Medical Officer, CMS Innovation Center
, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) -
Joneigh S. Khaldun, MD, MPH, FACEP,Vice President & Chief Health Equity Officer
, CVS Health
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5:15 pm – 6:00 pm, International Ballroom West-Center
CMS 2023 Priorities for Medicaid and Marketplace in a Post-Pandemic Future
,The coming year will present government health programs with challenges ranging from verifying continuing eligibility to improving health equity, promoting competition and increasing access to behavioral health services. In this general session, the directors of CCIIO and CMCS will discuss their respective agencies’ plans for tackling the major issues affecting the individual health insurance marketplaces and the Medicaid program in 2023.
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Ellen Montz, PhD,Deputy Administrator and Director, Center for Consumer Information and Insurance Oversight (CCIIO)
, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) -
Daniel Tsai,Deputy Administrator and Director, Center for Medicaid and CHIP Services (CMCS)
, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
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6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
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Reception
8:00 am - 5:15 pm Mar 16 • 2023
8:00 am – 12:00 pm
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Registration Desk Open
8:00 am – 9:30 am
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Continental Breakfast
8:30 am – 10:35 am
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General Session
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8:30 am – 9:00 am, International Ballroom West-Center
FDA’s Accelerated Approval Pathway for New Drug Therapies: What the Future Holds
,This session will address the challenges and promises of the accelerated approval program for drugs and biologicals.
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Robert M. Califf, MD, MACC,Commissioner of Food and Drugs
, U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
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9:00 am – 9:45 am, International Ballroom West-Center
Driving Innovation: Updates from CMMI and Private Sector
,This session will explore how the public and private sectors are working to transform health care and move toward a system that emphasizes healthy outcomes and affordability. As the health system works toward this vision, panelists will share what is driving innovation and what is on the horizon for value-based care delivery and payment.
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Emily D. Brower, MBA,Senior Vice President, Clinical Integration & Physician Services
, Trinity Health -
Ellen Lukens,Deputy Director, Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation (CMMI)
, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) -
Jeff Micklos,Executive Director
, Health Care Transformation Task Force
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9:45 am – 10:05 am, International Ballroom West-Center
CMS’ Priorities for Dual Eligibles
,In this session, the director of the CMS Medicare-Medicaid Coordination Office will discuss CMS initiatives and priorities for programs serving Medicare-Medicaid dual eligible enrollees, and the outlook for the evolution of integrated care delivery models.
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Tim Engelhardt,Director, CMS Medicare-Medicaid Coordination Office (MMCO)
, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
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10:05 am – 10:35 am, International Ballroom West-Center
The Future of Medicare: Policy Updates and Market Innovation
,CMS’ Center for Medicare lead will share her vision for the continuing growth and evolution of the Medicare Advantage and Part D programs.
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Meena Seshamani, MD, PhD,Deputy Administrator and Director, Center for Medicare
, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
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10:35 am – 11:00 am
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Break
11:00 am – 11:45 am
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Concurrent Sessions
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SERIES 7: CONCURRENT SESSIONS
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Policy Updates and Advancing Care Coordination for Duals
- Location
- International Ballroom East
- Speakers
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- Lindsay Barnette, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
- Michelle Conway, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
- Michelle Herman Soper, MHS, Commonwealth Care Alliance (CCA)
- Marla Rothouse, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
Details
In this session, staff from the CMS Medicare-Medicaid Coordination Office will review current and planned initiatives for integration of services for people who are dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid, and the outlook for integrated care delivery models like dual eligible special needs plans (D-SNPs).
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Implications of Hospital Consolidation, Competition, and Private Equity
- Location
- Lincoln-Monroe
- Speakers
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- Jim Baker, Private Equity Stakeholder Project
- Richard M. Scheffler, PhD, Nicholas C. Petris Center on Health Care Markets and Consumer Welfare, UC Berkeley
Details
Decades of hospital mergers have led to highly consolidated markets which has impacted the price of hospital services, the quality of care, and the pace of innovation. Recently, hospitals have acquired physicians and entities offering ancillary services. Private equity purchases of specialty physician practices and other has led to a rapid increase in prices. This panel will examine the implications of such consolidation for health care markets and consumers.
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Applying Policy to the Real World: Wellness Programs for Chronic Disease
Presented by- Location
- Jefferson
- Speakers
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- Romilla Batra, MD, MBA, SCAN Health Plan
- Jessica Erb, MPH, Tivity Health, Inc.
- Mary R. Grealy, Healthcare Leadership Council
- Laurie Whitsel, PhD, FAHA, American Heart Association
Details
Wellness programs can be instrumental in preventing and managing chronic disease in older adults, yet policy dynamics can prove challenging to successfully implementing these programs. A panel of stakeholders will discuss new value-based reimbursement opportunities in fitness partnerships and other innovative collaborations, including use of digital solutions for health and wellness. Join this session to identify policy gaps, explore winning models, and effective program approaches
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11:45 am – 1:45 pm
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Networking Lunch
1:45 pm – 3:30 pm
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Concurrent Sessions
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1:45 pm – 2:30 pm
SERIES 8: CONCURRENT SESSIONS
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Updates on Medicaid Redeterminations
- Location
- International Ballroom East
- Speakers
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- Joan Alker, Georgetown University McCourt School of Public Policy
- Anne Marie Costello, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
- Arianna Muckerman, MPH, Centene Corporation
Details
This session will cover the nationwide impacts on enrollees and coverage (Medicaid and Marketplace); policy and administrative processes and challenges at the state level, MCO partnerships to support state efforts, including the ability to contact members and the impact of the TCPA.
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Evolving Supplemental Benefits in MA
- Location
- Lincoln-Monroe
- Speakers
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- Romilla Batra, MD, MBA, SCAN Health Plan
- Tyler Cromer, ATI Advisory
- Sarah Rayel, MPP, NORC at the University of Chicago
Details
This session will highlight the current state and trajectory of supplemental benefit offerings to improve care and address the needs of Medicare Advantage enrollees. Speakers will also discuss the value of using supplemental benefits data to understand general use and access trends.
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2:45 pm – 3:30 pm
SERIES 9: CONCURRENT SESSIONS
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Advancing Equity through Quality Measurement and Accreditation
- Location
- International Ballroom East
- Speakers
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- Dana Gelb Safran, ScD, National Quality Forum
- Rachel Harrington, PhD, National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA)
- Jean Moody-Williams, RN, MPP, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
Details
COVID-19 has brought into focus the disparities in health and health care in the United States and spurred a call to urgently address health equity. Health plans are taking numerous actions to identify and address disparities and promote health equity. Quality measurement and accreditation have become key levers in addressing disparities and promoting health equity.
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Impacts of the Inflation Reduction Act on the Medicare Part D Program
- Location
- Lincoln-Monroe
- Speakers
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- Ryan DeMerlis, Deloitte & Touche LLP
- Anne E. Phelps, Deloitte & Touche LLP
Details
Speakers will discuss the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) implementation challenges for Part D plan sponsors.
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3:45 pm – 5:15 pm
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Closing General Sessions
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3:45 pm – 4:30 pm, International Ballroom West-Center
What Is Keeping State Health Legislators and Regulators Up at Night
,In this session, speakers will talk about ways policymakers and regulators are supporting patients, employers, and public purchasers’ access to affordable health care and health insurance coverage.
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Representative Deborah Ferguson, DDS,Arkansas State Legislature; President
, National Council of Insurance Legislators (NCOIL) -
Glen Mulready,Oklahoma Insurance Commissioner ; 2022 Chair, NAIC Health Insurance and Managed Care (B) Committee
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4:30 pm – 5:15 pm, International Ballroom West-Center
Midterm Impact and Policy Directions from a New Congress
,A leading political analyst will offer perspectives on the current political and legislative environment, the road to the 2024 presidential election, and the impact on the future of U.S. health care.
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Amy Walter,Publisher & Editor-in-Chief
, The Cook Political Report
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