2004 Governor's Conference on Covering the Uninsured:
Making a Business Case for Providing Health Insurance Coverage for Virginia's
Working Uninsured
June 6-7, 2004
2004 Agenda Archive
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Networking Reception in Honor of Secretary of
Health and Human Resources Jane H. Woods
Sunday, June 6, 2004
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM |
Registration/Exhibits/Heavy
Hors D’oeuvres with Cash Bar Courtesy of Anthem, Kaiser Permanente, Sentara Family Care, Southern Health, Unicare, and the Virginia Association of Health Plans |
| 7:30 PM | Welcome and Introduction of Secretary of Health and Human Resources |
| Rene
S. Cabral-Daniels, J.D., M.P.H. Director Office of Health Policy and Planning, Virginia Department of Health |
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| 7:35 PM | Special Recognition: Loudoun Healthcare Partnership and Secretary’s Address: Ways in Which the Public and Private Sector Can Collaborate to Provide Health Insurance Coverage for the Working Uninsured |
| The
Honorable Jane H. Woods Secretary of Health and Human Resources |
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| 7:50 PM | Address: The Great Unfunded Mandate - Implications for Business Leaders |
| Aneesh
P. Chopra |
Monday, June 7, 2004
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 7:30 AM | Registration/Exhibits/Continental
Breakfast with Made-to-Order Hot Breakfast Stations Courtesy of Bon Secours Health System |
| 9:05 AM | Welcome and Introduction of Senior Advisor to the Governor |
| Rene
Cabral-Daniels, J.D., M.P.H. Director Office of Health Policy and Planning Virginia Department of Health |
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| 9:10 AM | Governor’s Office Welcome and Opening Statements |
| William
L. Murray, Ph.D. Deputy Director of Policy Office of the Governor |
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| 9:15 AM | Profile of Virginia’s Working Uninsured |
| P.J.
Maddox, Ed.D., R.N. |
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| 10:00 AM | Break |
| 10:20 AM | Introduction of Keynote Panelists |
| The
Honorable William C. Mims Virginia Senator (District 33) |
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| 10:25 AM | Keynote Panel: Business Driven Models and Strategies for Providing Employee Health Care Moderator: Panelists: Arthur "Tim"
Garson, Jr., M.D., M.P.H. Alan T.
McKenzie Elliot K.
Wicks, Ph.D. Vondie
M. Woodbury, M.P.A. Business Community Response: |
| 12:15 PM | Exhibits/Buffet Lunch |
| 12:50 PM | Presentation of the Office of Health Policy and Planning Partnership Award |
| Rene
Cabral-Daniels, J.D., M.P.H. Director Office of Health Policy and Planning, Virginia Department of Health |
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| 12:55 PM | Introduction of Keynote Speaker |
| Eric
Baumgartner, M.D., M.P.H. Former Director HRSA Community Access and State Planning Programs |
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| 1:00 PM | Luncheon Keynote Address:
The Health and Wealth of Nations |
| David
Bloom, Ph.D. |
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| 2:00 PM | Concurrent Breakout Session A |
| A1: Selecting an Insurance Carrier for Your Business: The Ins and Outs Moderator: Panelists: Dede
Spitznagel Leslie
A. Weatherly, SPHR Business Community Response: What should I consider? What scams are out there? What is in the fine print? Moderated by Virginia's Commissioner of Insurance, this session offers business owners with insights on how to avoid costly mistakes when selecting a health insurance carrier for their employees. |
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| A2: Paying the Price: Spillover Costs of the Uninsured to the Economy Moderator: Panelists: Henry J.
Aaron, Ph.D. Gary Claxton
John Holahan,
Ph.D. Ingrid Parris-Hicklin Business Community Response: Chris
A. Lumsden, MHSA Does uninsurance have any unintended or unexpected economic consequences? Led by national health policy leaders, this session will provide important insight that will assist policy makers and advocates to make informed policy decisions. |
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| A3: Community Health Planning: Assisting the Uninsured and Underinsured Worker Moderator: Panelists: Denise C.
Daly, M.S. Carol Dill,
Ed.D. Edwina Davis
Gary, M.S. Stephen A.
Horan, Ph.D. Business Community Response: What can be done to assist the uninsured and underinsured workers in my community? What resources are available? Led by those who have experienced success in community health program planning and development, this session will provide important information to help you and your community develop proactive plans. |
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| A4: Opportunities to Control
the Costs of Health Insurance Coverage Moderator: Panelists: Lori
Kaczmarek Barbara
V. Scheil, FSA, MAAA Joel Slackman,
M.S. Rome Walker,
M.D. Business Community Response: What are the cost drivers behind skyrocketing health insurance premiums? What can be done to curb these escalating costs? Has anyone actually experienced any cost containment successes? Led by a diverse panel, this session will not only provide multiple perspectives on the issue, but will also help you to decide whether and where you could/should direct your efforts. |
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| A5: Workplace Diversity: Limited English Proficient Virginians and Available Health Resources Moderator: Panelists: Tanya
Gonzalez Lyn Hainge
Business Community Response: The Commonwealth is experiencing demographic changes as a result of significant increases in its numbers of immigrant residents. National and state experts will reflect on these changes and describe immigrant rights, health care provider responsibilities, and available immigrant health resources. |
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| 3:30 PM | Concurrent Breakout Session B |
| B1: The Administrative Quagmire: Navigating the Business, Tax, and Legal Issues Related to Employee Health Insurance Moderator: Panelists: Roy Ramthun,
M.P.H. Business Community Response: Do the changing business, tax, and legal issues that surround health insurance coverage create an administrative nightmare? What business, tax, and legal issues do I need to know related to flexible spending accounts (FSA's), health savings accounts (HSA's), and medical savings accounts (MSA's)? This session offers small and mid-sized business owners with information needed to administer their health insurance plans with greater confidence and efficiency. |
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| B2: Paying the Price: Spillover
Costs of the Uninsured to the Economy |
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| B3: Community Health Planning:
Assisting the Uninsured and Underinsured Worker |
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| B4: Opportunities to Control
the Costs of Health Insurance Coverage |
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| B5: Workplace Diversity:
Limited English Proficient Virginians and Available Health
Resources |
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| 4:50 PM | Wrap Up/Conference Evaluations/Exhibits |
| 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM | Dinner at the National Conference Center (NCC) Dining Hall |
Last Updated: August 25, 2004