Medicaid Audioconference: Agenda

Audioconference Agenda

National Medicaid Audioconference: How States and Pharmacies are Managing the Transition of Dual Eligibles to Medicare Part D

1:00 pm - 2:30 pm (Eastern)
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm (Central)
11:00 am - 12:30 pm (Mountain)
10:00 am - 11:30 am (Pacific)

The Audioconference agenda is set forth in Eastern Daylight Time below:
1:00 pm	Welcoming Remarks and Introduction of Faculty Chiquita White, Avalere Health Presentation Materials in Acrobat
1:05 pm	The Beneficiary Experience Vicki Gottlich, Esq., Center for Medicare Advocacy Analyzing enrollment status and changing plans Assessing impact on access to medications Evaluating evolving beneficiary options Presentation Materials in Powerpoint or Acrobat
1:30 pm	States' Response to Dual Eligible Transition Challenges Martha Roherty, National Association of State Medicaid Directors Assessing outreach and education efforts Forecasting financial implications for states after the enrollment period Capturing the states role in monitoring and navigating challenges facing dual-eligibles Discussing impact of CMS reimbursement on state policy Presentation Materials in Powerpoint or Acrobat
1:55 pm	View from the Front Line - The Pharmacy Perspective John Coster, National Association of Chain Drug Stores Facilitating beneficiary choices Understanding appeals and grievance process Creating an accessible Part D '06 and beyond Presentation Materials in Powerpoint or Acrobat
2:15 pm	Facilitated Panel Discussion and Questions from the Audience
2:30 pm	Audioconference Adjournment