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Summit on Payment Reform and Delivery Transformation
March 5 in Washington, D.C.
Better care, healthy people/healthy communities, and affordable care compose the three-part aim outlined in the National Quality Strategy. Across the country, regional and national organizations in the private sector are creating innovative models to attain the three-part aim. Join AHIP on March 5 in Washington, D.C. for one informative day as we showcase some of these models, highlighting key program features, successes, and lessons learned that can help enhance understanding of alternative pathways to building a sustainable, high-quality health care system. Click here to learn more and click here to register online.
2012 National Policy Forum
March 6-7 in Washington, D.C.
Staying Ahead of the Health Care Agenda
In 2012, health care issues promise to remain front and center. From how implementation is proceeding to the debate about the individual mandate, to building Exchanges in the states and the upcoming elections, the key legislative and regulatory issues affecting your organization will be discussed at AHIP’s National Policy Forum. From the decisions that will affect you immediately to those with long-lasting considerations, you’ll hear firsthand from political, business, and health care leaders what’s now, what’s next, and what you should focus on to help your organization move forward. Click here to learn more and click here to register online.
Exchange Conference
March 7-8 in Washington, D.C.
Exchanges continue to be one of the most pressing health care reform implementation issues for health plans, states and national policy makers. AHIP’s series of Exchange Conferences have addressed the policy and operational issues over the past year. We continue in 2012 by examining the critical issues for health plans and with a focus on the practical challenges. Speakers in our next Conference will examine the impact of health insurance market reforms, implementation of premium payments, submission of benefit and rate information to the Exchange, and the implications for the consumer experience using web portals to search for insurance options. Click here to learn more and click here to register online.
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Salt Lake City, location of Institute 2012, prides itself on being "different by nature." You’ll find that Institute, by nature, is a very different conference enjoyed by thousands of health insurance decision makers year after year.
Institute does not try to be an “everything to everyone" conference. Instead, it offers so many advantages over the dozens of the common programs you read about in your inbox each day. Learn more.
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Teaching the Basics of Health Insurance is important
Investing in your new employees’ training is important for many reasons. One of the most important reasons is to increase the new hire’s ability to make an impact within your organization right away. In February this year, AHIP will offer a new online course that will provide an introduction to health insurance. Created in easy-to-maneuver, bite-sized modules, it orients your new employees to your business. Click here for more information about the course. If you are interested in customizing this course to fit into your organization’s training program, e-mail Lindsey Miranda Canaley at lmirandacanaley@ahip.org or call the Support Team at 800.509.4422.
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It’s a National Best Seller
Considered the most comprehensive resource available on the U.S. health plan market, AIS’s Directory of Health Plans: 2012 can help you:
• Conduct accurate market share analysis;
• Find key contacts;
• Research the competition;
• Look up any health plans or provider network;
• Get enrollment benchmarks to compare your business;
• Identify potential business partners;
• Obtain the latest data available on mergers, acquisitions, and other shifts in the industry
Plus, much more! This popular resource provides all the information you are looking for in an easy-to-use format. It's widely used across the country by health plans, health care consulting firms, equipment and supply vendors, pharmaceutical companies and PBMs, employers, banks and investment analysts. You too will find it to be a tremendous reference throughout the year.
To reserve your copy for February delivery, visit the AHIP Store at www.ahip.org/store or call 800.509.4422.
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Register for a new AHIP course today and take the entire semester to complete it. Click here to view or download the latest catalog. Peruse the Designation/Course Quick Reference Guide to determine what course(s) will earn you a professional designation. AHIP offers a unique combination of educational venues that can help advance your career and your organization’s success. We continually update and enhance our educational offerings to make our programs the most relevant in the health care industry. Take a look today!
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Are
you up to date with health care reform implementation?
You
understand the health insurance industry. You also understand how important it
is to advance your knowledge and stay ahead of the issues and changes. But,
with the day-to-day challenges of your career, are you challenged with keeping
up with health care reform implementation?
AHIP
offers several
courses that focus on the evolving health care system and the impact of
reform initiatives. They can make it easier for you to digest all the knowledge
you need to stay current. The courses are flexible and online, so you can
comfortably fit them into your busy schedule.
http://www.ahip.org/ciepd/options/courses_reform.html
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While you lay the groundwork to continue to implement health care reform at your organization, we’ve done the legwork to find the leading organizations that can support your efforts. AHIP's Select program features leading companies with products and services that are most critical to health care reform implementation, offering you solutions to meet even your most complicated challenges.
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Increase your company's exposure to health plans, receive access to various AHIP member-only materials, and take advantage of exclusive discounts when you become an AHIP Affiliate Organization member. Now through December 31, 2011, membership is $500 off. Click here for program details, including a full list of benefits.
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Whether you are designing a
wellness program for your members, clients, or your own organization, you’ll
want to take online courses focused on wellness
Wellness, Part One: Wellness, Prevention, and Value-Based Care
You’ll discover everything you need to know
about creating a worksite culture of health, including topics like the stages
of program development, implementation and management of wellness initiatives,
techniques for gaining employee participation, and measuring return on
investment. For details, click here
Wellness, Part Two: Combating Chronic Diseases through Workplace
Wellness Programs
This course examines health threats
confronting workers and looks at ways wellness approaches can prevent or slow
the progression of serious health concerns. You’ll cover topics such as the
workplace as a venue for combating disease, tools to identify and reduce risks,
why smoking is referred to as "the forgotten risk," and strategies
for addressing unhealthy behaviors. For details, click here
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