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Institute for Health Plan Counsel

Monday, November 13, 2017 - Tuesday, November 14, 2017

Marriott Chicago Downtown Magnificent Mile
Chicago, IL

Overview
PG luncheons
Continuing
Education
Networking
Opportunities
Hotel/Travel
Information

Program Description

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The Institute is designed specifically for in-house counsel at health plans and their outside counsel and advisors. This program will provide an intensive day and a half of informative and practical education on a variety of these issues and best practices for health plan counsel. In addition, it will provide valuable networking opportunities for in-house counsel, outside counsel, and other professionals supporting health plans.

Plenary and breakout sessions will cover a variety of topics, including:

Fraud, Waste and Abuse Program Integrity Initiatives in the Trump Administration
Plan-Provider Disputes
Pharmacy Benefits and Trends
ACA Section 1557
Value-Based Payment Arrangements
Medicare Advantage Risk Adjustment

The program will begin at 1:15 pm on Monday, November 13 and end at 4:15 on Tuesday, November 14.

Program Materials

All materials will be available on a website prior to and after the program and handed out on a flash drive at the program.

All registrants will receive an email a week prior to the program with a link to the materials. This website is for attendees only and is not posted to the public. You must have the direct link to the website. The email will come from AHLA Member Services. To ensure registrants receive this email and is not caught by a spam filter, please white list msc@healthlawyers.org.

Cancellation / Substitutions

Cancellations must be received in writing by November 8, 2017. Refunds will not be issued for cancellations received after the cancellation date. Registration fee, minus the $125 administrative fee, will be refunded approximately 3-4 weeks following the program. If you wish to send a substitute, need more information regarding refund, complaint and program cancellation policies please call (202) 833-1100 prompt #5. Note that the registration fee is based on the AHLA membership status of the individual who actually attends the program.

Tuesday, Nov 14 | 12:00 PM - 01:15 PM

Interacting with Consumers via Mobile Devices–Compliance Issues

Sponsored by Navigant

Speakers:
Douglas Anderson, Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP, Columbus, OH
Hank Greenberg, Deputy General Counsel, Oscar Insurance Company, New York, NY

The presentation will cover compliance issues associated with interacting with health insurance consumers via mobile devices including issues associated with:

Marketing, messaging and communications
Mobile Device Apps
Delivery of notices, disclosures and documents
Using information and data collected
Wellness and devices
Privacy and security

This event is not included in the program registration; there is an additional fee; limited attendance; pre-registration required.

Continuing Education

CLE/MCLE: AHLA will be applying for 9.75 credits (including 1.0 ethics credits) for 60-minute states and approximately 11.7 (including 1.2 ethics credits) credits for 50-minute states. The number of credits approved may vary state to state.

CPE: This seminar will be worth approximately 11.0 CPE credits. AHLA is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be addressed to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors, 150 Fourth Avenue North, Suite 700, Nashville, TN 37219-2417. NASBA's web site is located at http://www.nasba.org/.

CCB: This education activity has been submitted to the Compliance Certification Board (CCB)® and is currently pending their review for approval of CCB CEUs. We will be applying for 11.7 CCB credits

This program is designed to be an update on developments in the area of managed care. There are no prerequisites or advanced preparations required to register for this group live program. Those seeking accounting credits should be familiar with the basic concepts of law and terminology associated with this area in order to obtain the full educational benefit of this program. Introductory remarks, breaks, luncheons, and receptions are not included in the computation of credit hours. Participants will be given continuing education request forms at the program. Forms must be completed and returned to AHLA staff to receive credit. The sessions, unless otherwise designated, are intermediate to advanced in level. There are no prerequisites required to register for this program.

Monday, Nov 13 | 05:30 PM - 06:30 PM: Networking and Diversity+Inclusion Reception

Hosted by AHLA’s Diversity+Inclusion Council
Sponsored by BRG Healthcare

Join AHLA for a Diversity+Inclusion Reception. Learn more about AHLA’s diversity and inclusion initiatives. Network with AHLA leaders and your fellow colleagues. This event is included in the program registration. Attendees, faculty, and registered spouses and guests are welcome.

Hotel

Marriott Chicago Downtown Magnificent Mile
540 North Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL 60611
(877) 303-0104
Online Reservation

Room Rates: $259 single/double occupancy
Hotel Cut-Off Date: Monday, October 23, 2017

Hotel accommodations are not included in the registration fee. When making reservations, please indicate that you are with the AHLA program; the room block may sell out prior to hotel cut-off date.

Travel

Official Travel Provider ATC (Association Travel Concepts) – Visit the AHLA travel portal for discounts on air and car reservations

Discounts and Services:

Up to 5% off applicable classes of service for tickets purchased more than 30 days prior to the meeting. Restrictions apply and not all classes of service apply for the discount. (United Airlines). Up to 5% off applicable classes of service for tickets purchased prior to the meeting. (Delta).
Discounts apply for travel for AHLA 2017 meetings, discounts available 3 days pre/post meeting start/end dates.

Restrictions apply. *Service fees apply to ticketed reservations. You may also call your own agency or the vendors directly and refer to the following ID numbers:

Hertz Rentals: CV#031C0022 (800-654-2240)
Enterprise: 32H7476 (800-593-0505)

Program Planning Committee

Anne W. Hance Co-Chair Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee Chattanooga, TN

Lisa A. Hathaway Co-Chair Aetna Inc Bethesda, MD

Ankur J. Goel Member McDermott Will & Emery LLP Washington, DC

Beth Connor Guest Member Cigna Nashville, TN

F. Ryan Keith Member Aetna Inc Louisville, KY

Registration closed

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