The World Congress 3rd Annual Health Care Reform Congress on Health Insurance Exchanges
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Day 1

Tuesday, July 24, 2012
12:00 pm -
12:15 pm
CHAIRPERSON’S WELCOME AND OPENING REMARKS
12:15 pm -
12:45 pm
OPENING KEYNOTE ADDRESS: The Future of Government Programs and Policy in America
A doctor, mother, businesswoman, and community leader turned public servant, Nan Hayworth represents New York’s 19th Congressional District in the U.S. Congress.
Speaker Photo Unavailable Nan Hayworth, MD
Congresswoman
(NY-19)
12:45 pm -
2:00 pm
KEYNOTE PANEL: 2012 Politics and the Supreme Court Ruling on the Individual Mandate, Medicaid Expansion and Health Reform
  • Debate the recent arguments presented on health reform in March and the outcome of the recent ruling
  • What are the implications of the 2012 Presidential candidates and the election?
  • Discuss the implications of the Supreme Court decision and what it means for the industry
Moderator:
Thomas Miller Thomas Miller
Resident Fellow
Healthcare Policy and Regulation The American Enterprise Institute for Public Policy Research
Panelists:
Charlotte Ivancic
Counsel
U.S. House of Representatives House Budget Committee
Thomas L. Johnson
President and Chief Executive Officer
Medicaid Health Plans of America
John Rother John Rother
President and Chief Executive Officer
National Coalition on Health Reform
Jim Charles Slattery
Former U.S. Congressman
(D – Kansas)
2:00 pm -
2:30 pm
KEYNOTE ADDRESS: A Complete Government Program Strategy for Providers and Payers Alike
Under John’s leadership, Gorman Health Group has become the leading professional services and solutions firm for governmentsponsored health care, providing thought leadership and expert strategic, operational, and technology-based solutions to drive better outcomes for plans, providers and beneficiaries.
John K. Gorman
Chief Executive Officer
Gorman Health Group
2:30 pm -
3:00 pm
Networking and Refreshment Break in the Executive Networking Lounge
3:00 pm -
4:15 pm
KEYNOTE PANEL: To Implement or Not to Implement: The Final Rules for the Health Insurance Exchange and The Implications of State Action or Inaction
States are moving forward with implementation on varying levels. However, due to uncertainties many remain far behind meeting deadlines for a wholly state run exchange this year. With the recent Supreme Court ruling, how does this play out for states, plans and consumers?
  • What types of partnerships will the states and federal government form to get exchanges up and running?
  • Hear from states from both sides of the spectrum
  • How are the final rules on exchanges being addressed on a state by state basis?
  • What will a federally run exchange look like and who will benefit?
  • Examine the private exchange option for state exchanges rollout
Moderator:
James Verdier
Senior Fellow
Mathematica Policy Research (confirmed)
Panelists:
Speaker Photo Unavailable John Graham
Director, Health Care Studies
Pacific Institute
Roni Mansur Roni Mansur
Chief Operating Officer
Massachusetts Health Connector
Norman K. Thurston, PhD
Health Reform Implementation Coordinator
Utah Office of the Governor
Joy Johnson Wilson
Health Policy Director and Senior Federal Affairs Counsel
National Conference of State Legislatures
4:15 pm -
5:30 pm
CLOSING KEYNOTE PANEL DISCUSSION: Integration Between Medicaid and the Health Insurance Exchange
  • Discuss the changes in the final guidance that specify how and where eligibility for Medicaid and CHIP will be determined
  • What role will Managed Care Plans play in the exchanges?
  • Addressing churn within the marketplace
  • What will the exchange/Medicaid interface look like?
  • Examine Tools for Tracking and Managing Populations Moving through Coverage Eligibilities within the Exchange Structure
  • How will old systems in Medicaid be modernized to interact with state-of-the-art exchanges?
Moderator:
Steve Davis Steve Davis, (tentative)
Managing Editor
Inside Consumer-Directed Care, Atlantic Information Services
Panelists:
Catherine Hamilton, PhD
Vice President of Planning
Blue Cross Blue Shield Vermont
John Littel
Executive Vice President, External Relations
Amerigroup Corp
Speaker Photo Unavailable Pearl McClain
Business Change Director, State Sponsored Business
Wellpoint
Speaker Photo Unavailable David McNichols
President
Wellcare Georgia
5:30 pm -
5:45 pm
CHAIRPERSON'S CLOSING REMARKS
5:45 pm -
6:45 pm
Networking Cocktail Reception in the Executive Networking Lounge