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
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Sessions
7:00 am – 5:30 pm
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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
,
General Session
-
, 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
,
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
,
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.
-
Stephen J. Ubl,President & CEO
, Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA)
- Share options
- Share on Facebook
- Share on Twitter
- Share on LinkedIn
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1:45 pm – 2:30 pm
,
General Session
-
, 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
- Share options
- Share on Facebook
- Share on Twitter
- Share on LinkedIn
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2:30 pm – 3:30 pm
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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)
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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