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Attend all general and workshop sessions and earn up to 14 CPE (for CPAs) credits.

Attend the pre-conference workshop and earn an additional three.



A GRID for this series of workshops is available in PDF format.
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Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

10:00 am-11:00 am

10:15 am-11:15 am

10:15 am-11:15 am

11:15 am-12:15 pm

1:45 pm-2:45 pm

11:30 am-12:30 pm

2:00 pm-3:00 pm

3:15 pm-4:15 pm

 

3:30 pm-4:30 pm

 

Tuesday, 1:45 pm—2:45 pm

26. An Introduction to International Health Care Benefits
Presented by
CIGNA


27. Insights on HIPAA from the DOL
L. Summers
U.S. Department of Labor, EBSA


28. Case Study: Creating and Implementing a CDHC Using Effective Communication Strategies
B.J. Glidden
Oregon Research Institute

29. Learn Key Strategies for Successful Negotiations with Your Carriers and Vendors
J. Forde, M. Margay
Trion

30. The Broken Promise of Disease Management—Will My Wellness Program Do Better?
L.J. Luter, MD
Meritain Health


26. An Introduction to International Health Care Benefits
This workshop provides an overview of international health care benefits for employers with global operations, companies thinking about expanding outside the United States and those with global business travelers. Learn about the global trends, available products and issues in international health benefits that any benefit manager must consider for employees traveling or residing outside the United States.
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27. Insights on HIPAA from the DOL
A Department of Labor representative explains the basics of HIPAA regulations and focuses on compliance by plan sponsors. Learn how EBSA can help you with your responsibilities as an employer, and take advantage of this opportunity to pick up publications that will help you fulfill your obligations.

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28. Case Study: Creating and Implementing a CDHC Using Effective Communication Strategies
Through real-world experience, a plan sponsor shares how employees were involved in the design, development and roll out of a consumer-driven health care plan in an organization accustomed to very rich medical benefits. Learn about the innovative, year-long process this employer undertook to design and implement the plan and the key role that effective communication strategies played in its successful roll out. Benefit, too, from an examination of the tools used to project the financial impact of the new model on participants and their families.
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29. Learn Key Strategies for Successful Negotiations with Your Carriers and Vendors
There are financially sound arguments to be made with carriers during renewals to yield better rates and lower future increases. Put the carriers to the test on whether they have been helping you manage claims and rates. Learn about tools for forensic evaluation of your next renewal.

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30. The Broken Promise of Disease Management—Will My Wellness Program Do Better?
There are financially sound arguments to be made with carriers during renewals to yield better rates and lower future increases. Put the carriers to the test on whether they have been helping you manage claims and rates. Learn about tools for forensic evaluation of your next renewal.

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