2010 Conference Speakers Topics Schedule

Exhibits Open 8 am-4 pm, Free Coffee 8-9 am

Session 1 – 8:30-10 am (General Session)
2010 Health Care Reform legislation is being considered in both the Congress and the Senate and the President is active in negotiating some legislation. To discuss this health care legislation and its impact on employers.

• David Albertson, Editorial Director and Conference Chair, Employee Benefit News, Washington, DC

• Kelley Butler, Editor-in-Chief, Employee Benefit News, Washington, DC

• Cyndy Nayer, President, The Center for Health Value Innovation

Exhibits exclusive viewing time 10-11 am with Free Coffee Service.

Session 2 – 11-11:50 am
The US Congress passed COBRA unemployment extensions in December 2009 and there are many open questions for employers providing COBRA and its provisions for 2010.

• Christopher H. Mills, Partner, Attorney at Law, Fisher & Phillips LLP,
  Murray Hill, NJ

Session 3 – 11-11:50 am
What About Health Reform? Mercer will examine the key elements that may impact employers and the practical steps each employer should be considering to prepare. Mercer will share their perspective on how reform will likely emerge.

• Joan Smyth, Partner, Mercer Health & Benefits, New York, NY

• Barry Schilmeister, Partner, Mercer Health & Benefits, Washington, DC

Exhibits exclusive viewing time 12-1:30 pm with Free Coffee Service.

Session 4 – 12-1 pm
Buffet Luncheon for conference registrants.

Session 5 – 1:30-2:15 pm
Bend the Healthcare Trend is a new book that explains how educated consumers who work with their employers can reduce the rising costs of healthcare, save money, and live longer, healthier lives.

• Mark S. Gaunya, Equity Partner and Principal, Borislow Insurance, Methuen, MA

• Jennifer A. Borislow, Founder and Principal, Borislow Insurance, Methuen, MA

Session 6 – 1:30-2:15 pm
Wellness Programs: How to make sure your cost drivers don't drive you out of business!

• David Tinkelman, M.D., Vice President of Health Initiatives and Medical Director for FitLogix and QuitLine programs, National Jewish Health, Denver, CO

Exhibits exclusive viewing time 2:15-2:30 pm.

Session 7 – 2:30-3:15 pm
Paycheck Extenders - Top Trends in Voluntary Benefits. What employers and employees want. Enriching the benefit plan with low and no-cost benefits. How payroll deductions add value to the plan.

• Mark Parabicoli, Managing Director, Auto & Home Voluntary Benefits,
  Liberty Mutual, Boston, MA

Session 8 – 2:30-3:15 pm
Personal and Prescriptive Financial Education: Making The Most of Your Benefits Dollar.

• Adam Stavisky, Senior Vice President, Fidelity Investments Consulting Services, Boston, MA

• Evans Longacre, Senior Consultant, Fidelity Investments Consulting Services, Boston, MA

Exhibits exclusive viewing time 3:15-4 pm.

Session 9 – 4-4:50 pm (General Session)
The Benefits Edge - The competitive edge with employee benefits. Assessing the competitive value of benefits. Clarifying attraction and retention opportunities. Challenging traditional approaches and mapping strategies for better outcome.

• Ronald Leopold, M.D., Vice President & National Medical Director, Institutional Business, MetLife

Major speakers have been invited from the US Congress and the City of New York and those speakers are to be confirmed shortly.

Program and Speakers subject to change

This program has been approved for 5 recertification credit hours toward PHR and SPHR recertification through the Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI). For more information about certification or recertification, please visit the HRCI homepage at: www.hrci.org.