2008 Medicare Operations, Bidding and Implementation Conference
2nd Annual Medicare Forum Addresses Key MA and Part D
Operational Priorities and Challenges for 2009AHIP will sponsor a one and a half-day intensive forum for organizations participating under the Medicare Advantage (MA) and Part D Prescription Drug (Part D) programs April 17-18, 2008 at the Renaissance Harborplace Hotel in Baltimore, Maryland. The 2008 AHIP Medicare Operations, Bidding and Implementation Conference will feature CMS speakers highlighting important implementation and operational issues that are key to participating effectively in these major programs, including sessions on Special Needs Plans (SNPs) and Private Fee-for-Service (PFFS) plans, and requirements for CY 2009 benefit and bid submissions.
This meeting will provide an opportunity for MA and Part D plans to meet face-to-face with senior CMS staff.Attendees will receive in-depth information on key MA and Part D issues for 2009 and have the opportunity to ask questions directly of CMS experts.
Topics include:
- CMS Priorities for the Coming Contract Year
- CMS' Strategy for Assessing Plan Performance
- Marketing Medicare Advantage and Part D Programs
- Part D Operations Priorities and Challenges
- Demonstrating Special Characteristics of Special Needs Plans
- Key Operational Issues for Private Fee-for-Service Plans
- Employer Group MA and Part D Issues
- MA and Part D Bid Form Instructions, Negotiations, and Audits
- MA CY 2009 Plan Benefit Package Requirements
- MA and Part D Risk Models and Payment
Who Should Attend
This program is designed for Medicare health plans and Part D plan representatives.
- Chief Operating Officers
- Chief Financial Officers
- Marketing Directors
- Operations and Compliance Managers
- Directors of Government Programs/Affairs
- Directors of Drug Benefit Programs
- Attorneys
- Consultants and others who are involved with developing, implementing, overseeing and reporting on Part D and MA operations and formulating bids for CY 2009.
