National Association of State Comprehensive Health Insurance Plans

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1 National Association of State Comprehensive Health Insurance Plans hosts 2008 NASCHIP Annual Conference Savannah, Georgia October 15-17, 2008 Marriott Savannah Riverfront

2 Slip into Savannah s Southern Charm... Keep Georgia on your mind and mark your calendar! NASCHIP s 2008 Conference will be held at the Marriott Savannah Riverfront October 15 through 17. The Marriott Savannah Riverfront is located on the Historic Riverfront connected to world-famous River Street via the Riverwalk. River Street offers over 68 unique shops, taverns and restaurants. The Savannah Riverfront is within easy walking distance of the Historic District where attendees of the conference can enjoy the beautiful squares, historic house museums, art galleries, antique shops and take advantage of the many walking and carriage tours of all Savannah has to offer. Founded in 1733 as America s thirteenth and final colony, Savannah maintains its southern roots in its modern-day business life. Cotton exportation provided many of the lavish homes and buildings associated with Savannah while the current city boasts of Savannah College of Art and Design, the professional Savannah Theatre and is home to private jet maker, Gulfstream Aerospace. We have negotiated a room rate of $ for single and double occupancy. Don t miss out on your chance to experience the 2008 NASCHIP Conference in Savannah, Georgia! Register today!

3 The NASCHIP Conference is a must-attend event... The NASCHIP Board of Directors invite you to come and take part in examining the critical issues of healthcare for our nation s most needy. The Association proudly presents its 2008 Annual Meeting filled with exceptional speakers, challenging topics and learning forums that touch on the most vital issues facing healthcare of the high risk population today. Come and enjoy a beautiful city and leave with an informed perspective. Conference Attendees will hear from a host of prominent insurance industry, government, care management and consumer health care leaders. Attendees include plan administrators, legislators, policymakers, regulators, vendors and industry representatives. If you are in these fields, you will not want to miss. The National Association of State Comprehensive Health Insurance Plans (NASCHIP) is a national, non-profit organization made up of state health insurance risk pools and similar programs that provide access to the high-risk population - people who otherwise would have difficulty obtaining affordable insurance coverage in the private market. The 2008 NASCHIP Conference will begin with the Risk Pool Executive Director s meeting the morning of Wednesday, October 15th with the conference starting for all attendees at 1 p.m. Among the highlights planned for the conference: - address by Dr. Rob Epstein, Medical Director of Medco - presentation by Professor Steve Parente, advisor to the John McCain presidential campaign, on potential federally enacted health insurance; the Barack Obama campaign has also been invited to make a similar presentation - updates on the latest developments and regulations from Washington D.C., presented by Janet Trautwein of the National Association of Health Underwriters (NAHU) - concurrent sessions on current legal issues, medical management communication and data analysis affecting insurance providers - Welcome Reception, sponsored by Medco, for networking with colleagues, officials and representatives

4 2008 NASCHIP Conference Agenda Wednesday, October 15 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. - Registration/Information Desk Open 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. - Executive Director s Session Doug Stratton, NASCHIP Chairman of the Board 11:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. - NASCHIP Annual Business Meeting and Officer Election 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. - Executive Director s Luncheon 1:30 p.m. to 2 p.m. - Welcome Remarks Doug Stratton, NASCHIP Chairman of the Board 2 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. - Remarks Georgia Insurance Commissioner 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. - Washington D.C. Update Janet Trautwein, NAHU 3:45 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. - CMS High Risk Pool Grant Program Update/Disease Management Jessica Kahn, CMS Project Officer 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. - Welcome Reception Sponsored by Medco Evening on Your Own Thursday, October 16 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. - Registration/Information Desk Open 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. - Breakfast Buffet 8:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. - Welcome Introduction for Dr. Rob Epstein Doug Stratton, NASCHIP Chairman of the Board 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. - Presentation by Dr. Rob Epstein 10:15 a.m. to 12 p.m. - Concurrent Sessions on Legal Issues, Medical Management Communication and Data Analysis 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. - Lunch 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. - Presentation: A Perspective on the Private Physician Practice - A Status Report Deb Wiggs, FACMPE 2 p.m. to 3:15 p.m. - Break Out Sessions: Low Insurance Sub., Prescription Drug Sub and Standard Risk Rate 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. - Panel Discussion on BCBSRA, NAIC and NAHU Evening on Your Own Friday, October 17 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. - Registration/Information Desk Open 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. - Breakfast Buffet 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. - Presentation on Initiative for Controlling Claims: Drug Costs/Subrogation & Reimbursements/Claim Bill Reviews Patrick L. Carmody and Marti L. English, Attorneys at Law 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. - Presentation by representatives for Presidential candidates to discuss health care vision (refreshments will be available in the back of the room) 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. - Lunch and Closing Remarks Doug Stratton NASCHIP Chairman of the Board

5 2008 NASCHIP Conference Savannah, Georgia October Marriott Savannah Riverfront 100 General McIntosh Boulevard Savannah, GA or Hotel Reservations: Attendees are responsible for making their own reservation by calling the hotel at (or locally ). Be sure to specify that you want a room that has been set aside for the NASCHIP conference. Preferred room rates are $159 for single or double occupancy. Cut-off date is September 14, All guest rooms are subject to tax. Conference Registration Form: Agency/Organization Address City State Zip Code Additional Attendees from your Organization: Conference Registration Fees: Registration Fee includes conference materials and index of information available from NASCHIP, two continental breakfasts, lunches and breaks. Register by 9/14/2008 with a conference fee of $475 ($550 for registrations after 9/14/2008). Payment is due with registration or time of conference. Number of Attendees: Total Cost: Make check payable to NASCHIP and send to: Sharleen Smith c/o Alabama Training Institute 400 South Union Suite 100 Montgomery, Alabama Conference Contacts: Sharleen Smith ssmith@ati.aum.edu or Lanny Craft craft@mississippihealthpool.org or Doug Stratton ddstratton@comcast.net or

6 Alabama Training Institute 400 South Union Suite 100 Montgomery, Alabama Attention Early Birds! Register by September 14th to receive a savings of $75 off the conference price.