In this era of healthcare reform with renewed focus on evidence-based decision making and comparative effectiveness, ECRI Institute experts have compiled a list of top technology issues health plans should have on their radar. This list is based on members' inquiries during the past year, healthcare trends, and ECRI Institute's horizon-scanning activities, comparative effectiveness work, and work for CMS as an Evidence-based Practice Center.

Attend this educational program and you will hear a preview of ECRI Institute's top technology issues for payers list, along with perspectives by two health plans who will discuss the issues and respond to questions.

The top challenges to be discussed include:

• Genetic Testing: How can health plans evaluate information?
• Electronic Medical/Health Records: What will be the role of health plans?
• Premium Imaging Services: What does the evidence demonstrate?
• Joint Implants: What does the evidence demonstrate about brand comparisons?
• Premium Radiation Oncology Technologies: Protons, neutrons, and IGRT. Where's the technology headed?

Speakers:

Diane C. Robertson
Director, Health Technology Assessment Information Services,
ECRI Institute

Phillip P. Krebs, Jr. R.EEG T., MHP
Manager, Medical Policy/Clinical Guideline Development,
Medical Management Department,
Geisinger Health Plan

Lynn Wetherbee RN, BSN, MPH
Associate Director Medical Policy,
United Healthcare

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