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Noon - 1:30 p.m.

This program is open to HANYS members only.

HANYS' Virtual SWAT 2022 will examine the state of the managed care market. This three-session event will look at where the industry is and where it can go from here, including strategies to improve your position.

Speakers will explore trends in federal and state policy, the impact of legal challenges on plan behavior and the use of data to strengthen your financials and business strategies.

Virtual SWAT 2022 Agenda

Oct. 27 | The playing field isn’t level

This session will explore the current state of the managed care and insurance industry, focusing on federal and state policy changes, and recent market moves. Attendees will partake in a thoughtful conversation about what has shaped the current state of play and how recent policies will affect future agendas and reform efforts. Join AHA and HANYS as we cover the winners and losers in this game.

Speakers:

• Vic Aufiero, Vice President, Insurance, Managed Care, and Behavioral Health, HANYS
• Jeff Gold, Special Counsel, HANYS
• Molly Smith, Group Vice President, Public Policy, American Hospital Association

Nov. 10 | The Best defense is… a legal lever

Leading health lawyers analyze recent litigation and arbitration wins for hospitals and health systems. As health plans continue to roll out aggressive policies that hinder hospitals’ ability to provide appropriate care, more providers are using every legal tool available to push back. Hear examples of what has worked and learn why the best defense might be offense.

Speaker:

• John Barnes, Partner, King & Spalding
• Jim Boswell, Partner, King & Spalding
• Jennifer Simmen Lewin, Counsel, King & Spalding

Dec. 1 | Calling the next play: Using data to fight back

This panel discussion will dive into the world of managed care data and its role in your playbook. The conversation will cover best practices on what kinds of data to track and collect and how to use it to bolster your financial positions through successful appeals and denials management.

Speakers:

• Meri Gordon, Of Counsel, Polsinelli
• Anthony Gross, Senior Data Analyst, Managed Care Strategies and Disputes, Polsinelli
• David King, Shareholder, Health Care Litigation and Disputes Group and Managed Care and Payor Disputes Practice Leader, Polsinelli

Registration is $150 per member facility. Each attendee must still register. After the initial paid registrant, additional individuals from the same facility may register as a group or individually at no charge. Each facility within a system will be subject to the $150 fee.

If you have questions regarding registration, please contact Registration Support at learning@hanys.org or 518.431.7867.