Jacobs, Lawrence R.2020-09-162020-09-162006-05-15https://hdl.handle.net/11299/216217“Reforming Medicare” brought together policy-makers and national and Minnesota experts to assess the progress of Medicare Part D on the final day of the enrollment period. Speakers examined the financial and political future of Medicare, Part D implementation issues, the role of private health plans, and the upcoming challenges facing near-retirees. CONFERENCE AGENDA 8:30 a.m. Registration Continental breakfast sponsored by Halleland Lewis Nilan & Johnson 9:00-10:00 a.m. Welcome Pamela Larson, executive vice president, National Academy of Social Insurance Medicare's Political and Financial Future Moderated by Susan Foote, associate professor, University of Minnesota School of Public Health Marilyn Moon, president, National Academy of Social Insurance (Presentation) Lawrence Jacobs, Joan and Walter F. Mondale Chair for Political Studies, and director, Center for the Study of Politics and Governance 10:00-11:30 a.m.Medicare Part D: The Prescription Drug Benefit A discussion on implementation issues and the role of private health plans in Medicare Part D A National Progress Report Robert Rosenblatt, journalist and senior fellow, National Academy of Social Insurance How has the enrollment process and transition worked in Minnesota? Brian Osberg, assistant commissioner, Minnesota Department of Human Services Peter Wyckoff, metro region director, Minnesota Senior Federation (Presentation) Steve Schondelmeyer, professor and director, College of Pharmacy, University of Minnesota Representative, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Luncheon Introduction by Skip Humphrey, president AARP Minnesota Remarks by Lois Quam, CEO of Ovations, UnitedHealth Group The Challenges of Providing a Drug Benefit for Medicare Beneficiaries: An Insurer's Perspective 1:00-2:30 p.m. The Changing Health Insurance Safety-Net Moderated by Donna Zimmerman, vice president, Government and Community Relations, HealthPartners Holly Rodin, senior field researcher, Service Employees International Union (Presentation) Dale Yamamoto, principal, Hewitt Associates (Presentation) Steve Parente, assistant professor and deputy director, Medical Industry Leadership Initiative, Carlson School of Management 2:30-2:45 Break 2:45-4:00 p.m. The Future of Health Care Costs and Coverage Overall Moderated by Keith Halleland, founding partner, Halleland, Lewis, Nilan & Johnson Roger Feldman, Blue Cross Professor of Health Insurance, University of Minnesota (Presentation) Marilyn Moon, vice president and director of Health Care, American Institutes for Research Former Senator David Durenberger, chair, National Institute of Health Policy (Presentation) 4:00 p.m. ConcludeenMedicareDavid DurenbergerMarilyn MoonRoger FeldmanKeith HallelandSteve ParenteDale YamamotoHolly RodinDonna ZimmermanLois QuamPresentation