Events
Throughout the year, CAHP produces several events with educational, networking and sponsorship opportunities - seminars, PAC events and the annual conference. Please visit our calendar for a complete list of scheduled events.
Seminar Series
The Changing Face of Medi-Cal Managed Care: Seniors and Persons with Disabilities and Dual Eligible Beneficiaries
February 22, 2012
Burbank Airport Marriott
Until recently, the majority of Medi-Cal Managed Care was comprised of mothers and children - a relatively healthy population. In a drive to provide higher quality care at a lower price, the state has increased its reliance on managed care and begun enrolling higher need populations. Last June, Medi-Cal called for mandatory managed care enrollment of Seniors and Persons with Disabilities (SPDs) in all Medi-Cal Managed Care counties. Dual Eligibles (beneficiaries eligible for Medicare and Medi-Cal) are expected to begin enrolling into demonstration projects that fully integrate Medi-Cal and Medicare in 2013.With a higher prevalence of multiple chronic diseases and greater need for non-medical services in these populations, Medi-Cal managed care will need to ensure that more than just the beneficiaries' basic medical needs are met. This seminar will consider how SPDs and Duals can successfully integrate into managed care in a way that best serves the beneficiaries. Attendees will hear from health plans, providers and beneficiary organizations about how Medi-Cal Managed Care can most effectively meet the needs of these fragile populations.
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SB 946 - Autism Coverage Mandate: What Does it Mean to Your Health Plan
March 21, 2012
Embassy Suites Sacramento
With increasing numbers of children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), many states have required health insurance to pay for treatments previously considered educational services. California last year passed Senate Bill 946 that mandates the coverage of behavioral health treatment for pervasive developmental disorder and autism in California. The new law requires coverage effective July 1, 2012.
While SB 946 provides some guidance on Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA), the reach of the new provisions including benefit design, cost, and effectiveness remain unclear. The Department of Managed Health Care (DMHC) is working to develop recommendation on these issues; however, health plans must act immediately.
Tackling this new mandate will require substantial change and development of new systems within the health plans. This seminar will consider both the legal and regulatory requirements of SB 946 as well as key operational issues plans must address prior to the July 1, 2012 implementation deadline. Topics will include the development of contracted behavioral health services networks, provider credentialing, benefit designs for behavioral health services, internal utilization management and operational challenges affecting prior authorization and claims processing. Attendees will better understand the extensive tasks necessary to implement mandated autism services.
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If you have topic or content ideas for a seminar, or would like to sponsor a seminar in 2012, please contact Geri O'Neil, CAHP's Business Development Manager, at (916) 558-1548 or goneil@calhealthplans.org.
Conferences
SAVE THE DATE:
27th Annual CAHP Conference
October 15 - 17, 2012
Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach, California
Since 1985, CAHP has hosted the Annual Managed Care Conference, the premier event for health care content and networking opportunities. Our conference pulls speakers, programs and organizations from across the nation to bring global perspectives on a variety of issues facing our industry.
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If your company is interested in becoming a sponsor or exhibiting for this event in 2012, please contact Geri O'Neil, CAHP's Business Development Manager, at (916) 558-1548 or goneil@calhealthplans.org.
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6th Annual CAHP Golf Tournament
October 15, 2012
California Association of Health Plans invites you to participate in the Sixth Annual CAHP Golf Tournament on October 15, 2012 in Huntington Beach, California. The Golf Tournament will kick off the 2012 CAHP 27th Annual Conference to be held October 15 - 17 and is sure to be the premier networking event.
If your company is interested in becoming a sponsor or exhibiting for this event in 2012, please contact Geri O'Neil, CAHP's Business Development Manager, at (916) 558-1548 or goneil@calhealthplans.org.
PAC Events
9th Annual PAC Event
Over the course of seven years the CAHP PAC event has proven to be our premier opportunity for attendees to establish new business relationships. CAHP's PAC is an important tool in our legislative advocacy program as we promote coordinated, network-based health care and the need to maintain access to cost effective health services. Your support of this event helps CAHP continue our advocacy efforts.
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