01 - Health Policy Post-Election
April 01, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:15 AM
With a new administration swiftly enacting large scale changes to the structure and workforce of the federal government, and contemplating a suite of bold policy changes, what do the next 4 years hold for U.S. healthcare? How might government programs, commercial and employer-sponsored coverage, and the individual marketplace change (or not change)? Our speakers will the new political landscape and how it may influence healthcare costs, insurance coverage, and the broader healthcare system.
- Session Category
- Health & Welfare
- Credits
- CPD: 1.50
02 - Hot Topics in Pharmacy – April 2025
April 01, 2025 11:45 AM - 1:00 PM
Given changes in pharmacy are increasing rapidly, and with a new administration in place for just over two months, we can’t list out the hot topics yet as no one knows for sure what they will be in April. Rest assured, we have put together a panel of pharmacy experts who will be monitoring the events closely and be ready to provide timely insights on emerging topics, as well as topics that were hot and may be less relevant in the future.
- Session Category
- Health & Welfare
- Credits
- CPD: 1.50
03 - New 2024 Mental Health Parity Final Rule
April 01, 2025 1:30 PM - 2:45 PM
In September 2024, a new final rule was published including new requirements for health plans and employers around Mental Health Parity. The new rule includes changes to testing requirements for both quantitative treatment limitations (QTL) and non-quantitative treatment limitations (NQTL). In this session, panelists will provide an overview of the changes included in the new rule and potential implications for health plans and employers in both of these areas.
- Session Category
- Health & Welfare
- Credits
- CPD: 1.50
04 - How AI Can Boost the Productivity and Accuracy for Health Actuaries
April 01, 2025 3:15 PM - 4:30 PM
AI has the potential to revolutionize the work of health actuaries, enhancing both productivity and accuracy. This session will present real life cases showing how health actuaries can use AI in their everyday work
- Session Category
- Health & Welfare
- Credits
- CPD: 1.50
05 - State of the Healthcare Industry
April 03, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:15 AM
The US healthcare system has been under a significant strain resulting from labor shortages following the pandemic, high inflation rates driving operating costs, and pressure from payors to manage reimbursements for care. This session will offer insights into the issues facing the healthcare system today, how providers are reacting and addressing these pressures, and identify operational efficiency opportunities that will drive future change in the quality and cost of care delivered.
- Session Category
- Health & Welfare
- Credits
- CPD: 1.50
06 - Current Topics in the Medicare Market
April 03, 2025 11:45 AM - 1:00 PM
In this session, panelists will discuss current topics in the overall Medicare market. Speakers will discuss the current environment for Medicare Advantage and Part D (MA-PD) plans and products including changes and impacts due to the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and other changes expected for the 2026 MA-PD bid cycle. Topics will also include employer-sponsored Medicare plans and how these may be impacted by the ongoing changes in the MA-PD market.
- Session Category
- Health & Welfare
- Credits
- CPD: 1.50
07 - Innovative Plan Designs - The Consulting Version
April 03, 2025 1:30 PM - 2:45 PM
Does it deliver when the rubber meets the road? Join us for a discussion from an employer and consultant perspective on evaluating innovative healthcare solutions.
- Session Category
- Health & Welfare
- Credits
- CPD: 1.50
08 - Cost and Trend: What’s Underlying Them and Is There a Private Equity Impact?
April 03, 2025 3:15 PM - 4:30 PM
It’s no surprise healthcare costs continue to increase. New year, similar stuff, maybe with some ups & downs. Could private equity have a significant impact? Industry experts will share what they saw for2024 and whether or not their predictions came to fruition, what they are predicting for 2025, and projecting for 2026 and future years.
- Session Category
- Health & Welfare
- Credits
- CPD: 1.50