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Monday, July 14, 2008

Congressional Perspective Panel Discussion - Update on the Special Needs Plans Moratorium
11:15am
Moderator:
Brian Biles, MD, MPH, Professor of Health Policy in the Department of Health Policy, GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY
Panelists:
Dan Elling, Health Policy Aide, COMMITTEE OF WAYS AND MEANS - REPUBLICAN STAFF
Erik Komendant, Legislative Director, NEW DEMOCRATS FOR HEALTHCARE REFORM, OFFICE OF THE HON. JASON ALTMIRE (D-PA)

Comparing SNP and Non-SNP Beneficiaries Using Part D Drug Data
1:30pm
Mark Stiglitz, Project Leader, OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL, OFFICE OF EVALUATIONS AND INSPECTIONS, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Panel Discussion: How to Get States to be More Aggressive in Enrolling Dual Eligibles for Greater Enrollment Potential
2:15pm
Panelists:
David Palmer, Chief Actuary, TEXAS HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Pamela Parker, Healthcare Program Manager, Purchasing and Delivery Systems, MINNESOTA HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

State of the Industry Address: Update on Medicare Special Needs Plans- Where Are We and Where do We Need To Be?
3:30pm
Robb Cohen, Chief Government Affairs Officer, XL Health
Richard Bringewatt, President, National Health Policy Group/Special Needs Plans Alliance

Tuesday, July 15, 2008

Medicare Advantage Plans - Payment Issues and Feasibility
8:45am
Joel C. Hoffman, FCA, ASA, MAAA, Managing Principal, REDEN & ANDERS