NABIP’s Legislative Conference focuses on health innovation, equity and market reform

The National Association of Benefits and Insurance Professionals will hold its 34th annual Capitol Conference with the theme "The Future Starts Now" Feb. 26-27 at the Hyatt Regency on Capitol Hill, Washington. 

This year’s  legislative event will focus on the most pressing health care policy priorities, latest health care industry insights, emerging issues, and regulatory updates.

The agenda is as follows:

Monday, February 26

General Session 9 am – 12 pm

• NABIP Consumer Healthcare Bill of Rights Presentation, NABIP President Eric Kohlsdorf
• AI Uprising: Seizing the Digital Rebirth of Healthcare, Chris Dancy, Renowned AI Expert
• Keynote from Amy Walter, Publisher and Editor-in-Chief, Cook Political Report

Breakout Sessions 3 pm – 5 pm

• Self-Funded Health Plans & Reference-Based Pricing, Christin Deacon, VerSan Consultin
• Predictions and Innovations in State Marketplaces
  • Kevin Patterson, CEO, Connect for Health Colardo
  • Michele Eberle, Executive Director, Maryland Health Benefit Exchange

Tuesday, February 27

General Session 8 am – 12 pm

• Deep Dive into Medicare Marketing Regulations
  • Kate Sullivan, VP Government Affairs, eHealth
  • Angela Palo, COO, Pinnacle Financial Services
• Enhancing Mental Health Access and Parity in the Workplace
  • Dr. Mohannad Kusti, Founder, Optimal Workplace & Environmental Wellness Corp.
  • Rob Paczkowski, Senior Director of Global Benefits, eBay
• Administration Updates
  • Jonathan Blum, Principal Deputy Administrator & COO, CMS
  • Jeff Grant, Deputy Director of Operations, CCIIO
  • Speaker from the Department of Labor
  • Liz Fowler, Deputy Administrator and Director of the CMS Innovation Center
• Industry News
  • Population Health: Sharon Williams, Strategic Adviser, Ciba Health
  • Pharmacy Benefit Mangers: LeAnn Boyd, CEO & Founder, Liviniti
  • Maternal Health: Charles Johnson, 4Kira4Moms

Additional details and registration information may be found at www.nabip.org.