The Audioconference agenda is set forth in Eastern Daylight Time below:
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1:00 pm |
Welcoming Remarks and Introduction of Faculty
Jon Blum (Moderator)
Presentation Materials in Powerpoint or Acrobat
Additional Materials in Acrobat
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1:15 pm |
The Federal Government's Perspective on the MMA and Its Impact on States and Dual Eligible Beneficiaries
Gale Arden
- Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
- Eligibility determination and enrollment of dual eligible and other low-income beneficiaries
- Expected financial impact of transferring drug coverage for dual eligible beneficiaries
- Coordinating care with states, plans, and beneficiaries
Presentation Materials in Powerpoint or Acrobat
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1:30 pm |
The Medicare Drug Benefit: The State Viewpoint
Jim Hardy
- Operational challenges facing the state Medicaid program
- State's role in ensuring access to medications for dual eligibles
- Educating beneficiaries and staff about the new benefit
- State budget implications of "the clawback" and lost purchasing power related to transfer of the duals
Presentation Materials in Powerpoint or Acrobat
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1:45 pm |
Examining Legislative Trends Across the States
Joy Johnson Wilson
- State approaches to purchasing drugs in 2006 and beyond
- State efforts to redesign SPAPs to provide supplemental coverage to beneficiaries
- Prioritization of legislative issues in the 2006 sessions
Presentation Materials in Powerpoint or Acrobat
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2:00 pm |
Moderator's Comments
Jon Blum
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2:05 pm |
Facilitated Panel Discussion
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2:15 pm |
Questions from the Audience
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2:30 pm |
Audioconference Adjournment
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