17. Health Reform—How It Changes the Game for Employers
Health plan design has taken on a whole new meaning since the beginning of 2010 with the passage of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and the final regulations on The Mental Health Parity Act.  Employers must now answer to the government, as well as upper management, regarding almost every aspect of plan design and funding.  This session provides a summary of what employers must consider with regard to compliance with these new laws, as well as how these laws may change the financial and plan design picture in the future.
FOR SELF-FUNDED AND FULLY INSURED PLANS. GENERAL.

18. Benefit Cost Reduction Strategies
Learn from a fellow benefits professional what works and what doesn’t when it comes to controlling costs. This case study shows the actual results one company was able to achieve with its benefit cost reduction strategies. Discovering just one new idea could pay for your conference attendance.
FOR SELF-FUNDED AND FULLY INSURED PLANS. INTERMEDIATE.

19. Legislative and Compliance Update
What do politicians and regulators have on their agendas, and how will these items affect the management of your health and welfare plans? This session includes a summary of legislative trends, a review of current federal and state proposals, and an analysis of possible implications for employee benefits. Topics include COBRA subsidy, Children’s Health Insurance Program, FMLA, benefits expansion for military members, dependent expansion and discussion of local health care reforms that may set precedents nationally.
FOR SELF-FUNDED AND FULLY INSURED PLANS. GENERAL.

20. Building a Culture of Health: Best Practices and Survey Findings
Employers are recognizing the pivotal role of workplace culture in the ultimate success of employee health management strategies. This session highlights findings from the 2009 Annual Health & Productivity Survey, which focused on "Building a Culture of Health." Hear what more than 1,600 participants had to say, along with best practices and lessons learned. Transforming your culture means mastering behavior change. Learn about a three-step process that will enable you to master this challenging and elusive process. Specific examples of successful employers also will be shared.
FOR SELF-FUNDED AND FULLY INSURED PLANS. GENERAL.

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