National Conference Examines Long-Term Care Needs, Medicare Policy; CMS Administrator Thomas Scully To Speak 1/23/2002
From: Jill Braunstein of the National Academy of Social Insurance, 202-452-8097 News Advisory: What: National Academy of Social Insurance 14th Annual Conference: "Long-Term Care and Medicare Policy: Can We Improve the Continuity of Care?" As the population ages, policymakers must evaluate the nation's readiness to assist a growing group of people with conditions requiring chronic and long-term care. The Academy's 14th Annual Conference will examine the increasing need for long-term health care and related services for elderly Americans and those with chronic health conditions or disabilities. Sessions will: assess how well these needs are being met by today's financing and delivery systems; identify gaps in coverage or services; discuss promising directions for policy improvements and prospects for change in Medicare, Medicaid, and long-term care policy. Co-Chairs: -- David Blumenthal, Partners Health Care System -- Marilyn Moon, The Urban Institute -- Mark Warshawsky, Department of Treasury When: Thursday and Friday, Jan. 24-25 Where: National Press Club, 529 14th Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. Questions? Visit www.nasi.org for a full conference agenda. Registration is free of charge to members of the media. Contact Jill Braunstein at 202-452-8097 for more information. ------ Following is the agenda for the National Academy of Social Insurance 14th Annual Conference: AGENDA Thursday, Jan. 24 9:30 a.m. Welcome: Lawrence H. Thompson, president, National Academy of Social Insurance Opening Speaker 10 a.m. Session I: Chronic And Long-Term Care: What Are The Needs? Moderator: Martin Gerry, Social Security Administration Presenters: -- Christine Bishop, Brandeis University -- Robyn Stone, Institute on the Future of Aging Services Discussants: -- Paul Klaasen, Sunrise Assisted Living, Inc. -- Ingrid McDonald, Service Employees International Union -- Paul Yakoboski, American Council of Life Insurers 12-1:15 p.m. Luncheon speaker: Thomas A. Scully, administrator, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services A Webcast and transcript of the luncheon speaker will be available on kaisernetwork.org, a free service of the Kaiser Family Foundation. To view the Webcast and related materials, visit www.kaisernetwork.org/healthcast/nasi/24jan02. 1:30 p.m. Session II: Care For The Elderly & Disabled Under The American Social Contract Moderator: Marilyn Moon, The Urban Institute Presenters: -- Theodore R. Marmor, Yale University -- Robert B. Friedland, Center on an Aging Society -- Chris Collins, Progressive Health Partners Discussants: -- Michael Hash, Health Policy Alternatives, Inc. -- Hunter McKay, ASPE, Department of Health and Human Services -- Shelley White-Means, University of Memphis 3 p.m. Break 3:15 p.m. Session III: Prospects For Long-Term Care Policymaking At State & Federal Levels Moderator: Alice Rivlin, Brookings Institution Presenters: -- Senator David Durenberger, Citizens for Long Term Care -- Judy Feder, Georgetown University -- John Hoff, Office of Disability, Aging and Long-Term Care Policy, ASPE, Department of Health and Human Services -- Joshua Wiener, The Urban Institute Discussants: -- John Rother, AARP -- Joanne Silberner, National Public Radio A Webcast and transcript of this session will be available on kaisernetwork.org, a free service of the Kaiser Family Foundation. To view the Webcast and related materials, visit www.kaisernetwork.org/healthcast/nasi/24jan02. 5:30-8:30 p.m. Reception, followed by Dinner Speaker: Thomas Mann, The Brookings Institution Friday, Jan. 25 9 a.m. Roundtables and Break-Out Sessions 1 -- Social Insurance Research-in-Progress, John Williamson 2 -- Regulatory and Management Reform in Health Care, Christy Schmidt 3 -- Work and Disability: Theory and Practice, Patricia Owens 4 -- Post Retirement Risk: Public Attitude and Knowledge, Anna Rappaport 5 -- Economic Security and National Security, Gerry Shea 10:30 a.m. Session IV: Building On Experience: What Have We Learned About Meeting Needs For Chronic And Long-Term Care? Moderator: David Blumenthal, Partners Health Care System Presenters: -- Bruce Fireman, Kaiser Permanente -- Catherine Hawes, Texas A& M University -- Marty Lynch, LifeLong Medical Care Discussants: -- Jennie Chin Hansen, On Lok -- Bruce C. Vladeck, Mount Sinai Medical Center 12:15-1:15 p.m. Luncheon Speaker: Mark B. McClellan, member, Council of Economic Advisors 1:30 p.m. Session V: Visions For The Future: How Might We Meet Tomorrow's Needs For Chronic And Long-Term Care? Moderator: Mark Warshawsky, Department of Treasury Presenters: -- Monsignor Charles Fahey, Third Age Center -- Mark Merlis, Independent Health Policy Consultant -- Deborah Stone, Dartmouth College -- Mark Warshawsky, Department of Treasury Discussants: -- Richard Bringewatt, National Chronic Care Consortium -- William Scanlon, General Accounting Office 3 p.m. Closing Remarks and Wrap-Up by Co-chairs |