Medicaid is now on the forefront of the national healthcare policy agenda – including a massive expansion to 133% above the poverty line in 2014. As the state budget crisis continues, the Medicaid community must employ a strategic action plan to navigate through this era change.

The 5^th Annual Medicaid Managed Care Summit convenes key health plans, states and industry experts to discuss applicable, solution-driven strategies that directly address the crucial issues and to share best practices to prepare for challenges such as expansion;

Based on the current industry landscape and the feedback from the 2011 delegates, this year’s agenda will focus on realigning incentives and providing attendees with actionable strategies to link your processes and outcomes to improve overall performance.

Thomas Betlach Director Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System	Karen Brodsky Director New Jersey Department of Human Services	Vivianne M. Chaumont Director, Division of Medicaid & Long-Term Care Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services
Deborah Florio Administrator, Center for Child and Family Health RHODE ISLAND MEDICAID	Richard Jacobsen, PhD Project Director RHODE ISLAND MEDICAID	Sue R. Kvendru Coordinator, Seniors Managed Care Programs Special Needs Purchasing Minnesota Department of Human Services
Nick Merciez Manager, Capitation Rate Setting Virginia Department of Medical Assistance Services	Joanie Morgan Director, Department of Public Welfare Bureau of Managed Care Operations State of Pennsylvania	Cheryl J. Roberts Deputy Director Program Operations Virginia Department of Medical Assistance Services
Shelli Silver Assistant Director, Division of Health Care Management (DHCM) Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS)

Memorable Attendee Quotes on the Summit

"The program was excellent! Information was timely and relevant; Karen Dale did an excellent job transitioning from session to session, she makes meaningful comments and keeps us engaged"
Karen Brodsky, Director, Office of Managed Health Care, New Jersey Department of Human Services

"I was able to meet several contacts and learn from other attendees"
Richard James, Project Manager, Kaiser Permanente

"Relevant, Informative, Applicable!"
Lindy Alves, RHIA, Director Care Coordination, Program Development, Harvard Vanguard Medical Association

"Unique, real-world perspectives."
Stu Kavolis, Business Consultant, Coventry Healthcare

"Nice mixture of content; engaging presentations"
Jill Spencer, Vice President, Human Arc

"Dynamic speakers presenting on very applicable topics."
Todd Lefkowitz, Director of Network Management & Development, Pacificare Of Nevada

Call for Papers: Submit Abstract for Presentations
The World Congress 5^th Annual Leadership Summit on Medicaid Managed Care is now accepting abstract submissions for 2011!