Institute for International Research

On Monday June 19th participants have a choice of two pre-conference workshops on Member Services expansion or Medicaid Rate Setting and Reimbursement or a full day seminar titled Establishing and Managing a Successful Special Needs Program to Leverage Opportunities Created by the 2003 Medicare Modernization Act.

On Tuesday, June 20th the first day of the main event, Dennis Smith, Director of the Center for Medicaid and State Operations at CMS has been invited to provide an update on CMS activities at the federal level. This is followed by a keynote presentation from Grace Marie-Turner, President of the Galen Institute and member of the Medicaid Commission on trends impacting Medicaid Managed Care. The morning closes with the annual State Medicaid Directors panel featuring:

Vernon K. Smith, PhD, Principal
HEALTH MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATES (Moderator)

Tom Arnold, Deputy Secretary for Medicaid
FLORIDA AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION

Melissa Rowan, Deputy Director, Managed Care Operations, Medicaid/CHIP
TEXAS HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION

Jim Hardy, Deputy Secretary, Medical Assistance Programs
PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WELFARE

John Young, Associate Director, Division of Health Care Quality
RHODE ISLAND DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES

In the afternoon you can choose between the Operations and Financial Management track or the Care Management and Quality Improvement track. Experts in both areas share knowledge and experience on a variety of topics including: implementing consumer directed solutions for public programs, implementing pay for performance and value based purchasing programs, and making the business case for quality in Medicaid Managed Care.

On Wednesday, June 21st the day opens with a keynote panel on Overcoming State and Federal barriers to the implementation of Managed Care. Distinguished Plan and State representatives participating in the panel are:

Thomas J. Johnson, Executive Director
MEDICAD HEALTH PLANS OF AMERICA (Moderator)

Daniel J. Hilferty, President & CEO
AMERIHEALTH MERCY

Phillip Nowak, Chief, Division of Health Care Financing and Policy
NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Anthony Rodgers, Director
ARIZONA HEALTH CARE COST CONTAINMENT SYSTEM

This is followed by a keynote presentation from the Congressman for the state of Rhode Island, Patrick J. Kennedy. Congressman Kennedy discusses Achieving Better Healthcare Through Information Technology – Developing a Master Patient Index and Health Information Infrastructure to Improve Quality and Efficiency. This is followed by a series of presentations on financial and operational issues in track a and quality care strategies in Track B.

Over 300 attendees, 50 national experts from States and Plans,5 keynote presentations and 2 specialized tracks that provide strategies toimprove financial and clinical outcomes

Don't miss this exceptional opportunity to learn from a truly distinguished faculty and network with colleagues. Register early, as space is limited. Benefit from our special group discount – send three or more individuals and receive a 15% discount off the standard registration fee.  Or, if you prefer, phone us at 888-670-8200 (U.S.) or 941-951-7885 (Int'l), or fax us at 941-365-2507. We look forward to meeting you in Baltimore, MD on June 19th, 2006.