Governor’s 2 nd Annual Health Care Summit Medicare

September 25, 2003Governor’s 2 nd Annual Health Care Summit Medicare Session Highlights  Moderators –John Flink, MHA –Kristianne Wilson, Deaconess Billings Clinic  Panelists –David Certner, AARP –Liz Fowler, US Finance and Claims Committee –Kris Haltmeyer, Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association –Tom Nickels, American Hospital Association

September 25, 2003Governor’s 2 nd Annual Health Care Summit Medicare Session Highlights  Prescription drug/Medicare bill remains in Conference Committee –Drug benefit for seniors –Provider payment provisions; hospital physician, Critical Access Hospitals (CAH), etc. –Regulatory reform  Contentious Issues Remain –Role of private plans –Dual eligibles

September 25, 2003Governor’s 2 nd Annual Health Care Summit Medicare Session Highlights  President Bush meeting today with conferees Urge action/passage of bill by mid October  Your Role! Advocate passage to our congressional delegation