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On-Line Presentations
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The Medicare Modernization Act of 2003 presents both opportunities and risks for health plans and health insurance companies. This session will explore the implications of the Act on payment rates, member premiums, plan design, likely competitive responses and the future role of employers. New product options such as Health Savings Accounts, Prescription Drug Plans and Regional PPOs will be discussed.

This 34 slide presentation addresses the significant aspects of the Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement and Modernization Act from both a political and financial perspective.

This presentation highlights issues and opportunities raised under the Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement and Modernization Act  from the pharma perspective, including: Medicare-Approved Drug Discount Cards; Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit; Transfer of “Dual-Eligibles” to Medicare Drug Benefit; Federal Low-Income Subsidies; Medicare Advantage (MA) and Prescription Drug Plans (PDPs); Electronic Prescribing Standards; Payment Changes for Existing Medicare-Covered Drugs; Hatch-Waxman Reforms; and Canada Importation

This 34 slide presentation addresses specific issues regarding prescription drug reimbursement and coverage under Part B benefits, in the context interacting with the new Part D benefits., Supplemental tables are also provided detailing Part B drug reimbursement for 2004 and 2005.

Mr. Latanich addresses the role for participating PBMs in the Medicare prescription drug discount card program, as well as in the Part D drug benefits effective in 2006.

This presentation provides two briefs addressing provisions of the Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement and Modernization Act that directly affect Medicare Supplement (MediGap) plans and policies.

Get detailed information on the Medicare Prescription Drug Discount Card program that becomes effective in June. An Overview is provided, followed by a discussion of the Transitional Assistance Program, provisions regarding prescription drugs, enrollment provisions, communication and marketing of the program by Medicare, and a listing of the approved card sponsors and health plan sponsors. This presentation is also available as a video clip

• Understand Medicare's problem with chronic disease patients
• Understand Medicare's demonstration projects focusing on patients with chronic conditions
• Understand implications and opportunities for providers, disease management companies, health plans, and others 

This presentation is also available as a live audioconference.

The introduction of disease management programs for the Medicare population will deliver better health outcomes, cost savings and a myriad of other benefits for all stakeholders--with a profound impact on the entire DM industry. This presentation is also available as a live audioconference.

This presentation briefly summarizes the Medicare Competition Demonstration provisions included in the Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement and Modernization Act, along with consideration of potential "death spiral" problems as well as potential for greater efficiencies.

Mr. Kemper discusses the concept of "Information Therapy" applied to senior consumer prescription drug decision-making.  

This presentation briefly summarizes how the Medicare Prescription Drug Discount cards work. 

This 57 slide presentation provides an Overview of long-term care pharmacy (LTCP) Services; discusses how LTC pharmacies provide to residents of long-term care facilities; addresses the Current prescription payment systems for LTCP; lists the History of LTCP’s work with Congress and regulatory agencies; and closes with a discussion of the 
Implications of the discount card program and transitional assistance for residents of nursing facilities; Implications under the Medicare prescription drug benefit; and Implications in other long-term care settings including assisted living facilities.

This presentation addresses the Need for Medicare Beneficiary Education regarding prescription drug coverage options; the complexity of Options; the Effective Principles for Adult Learning; the Education Roles for CMS, Providers, Employers, Advocacy groups, Health Plans and Card Providers; and the need for commitment to place a high priority on beneficiary education so that each senior/caregiver chooses options that are best for them or family members.

This presentation addresses the current environment for employers offering Rx coverage to retiree and covers topics including: winners and Losers; Issues Employers Are Wrestling With Today; Key Questions Employers are Asking; How Employers View Their Options; Long Term Issues for Employers; and Predictions.

This presentation addresses the implications of the Medicare Advantage provisions of the Medicare Modernization Act for health plans, and the implications of various provisions of the Act for PBMs, and provides a brief strategic analysis of the Medicare Advantage programs.

Review key features of the Part D Rx benefit, and examine what’s “new” for PBMs. This presentation continues with specific examples of new challenges for PBMs including: Responding to employer customers that currently offer retiree health benefits; Coordinating with employment-based retiree health plans; and Administering HSAs.

An overview of IRS and DOL HSA guidance issued so far in 2004. Ashley discusses the impact the recently issued IRS and DOL guidance has on HSAs and we will discuss the wish list for future guidance. This presentation is also available as a live audioconference.

• Who can offer HSAs?
• What is the difference between HSAs, HRAs and FSAs?
• Can these accounts co-exist?
• Who is implementing HSAs?
• How will HSAs expand the reach of consumer-driven health care?

This presentation is also available as a live audioconference.

Various members of the faculty exchange perspectives on market opportunities resulting from the Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement and Modernization Act.

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Live Audioconferences

Audioconferences of Selected Presentations

Live Audioconferences of several selected presentations are available during the web summit. These Webcasts involve a live audioconference with the companion on-line presentation.  The sessions are limited to the first 75 attendees that register to participate in that audioconference Simple online registration instructions are provided to all attendees. While there is no additional fee to participate, please note registrants will incur their own long distance phone charges for audioconference . Live audioconferences scheduled to date include: