Washington Association of

Health Underwriters

Sponsored by LifeWise Assurance Company

Spokane - Tuesday, March 23, 2010

$165 for members; $265 for non-members
Lincoln Center, 1316 N Lincoln St, Spokane

Seattle - Wednesday, March 24, 2010

$195 for members; $295 for non-members
Bell Harbor Conference Center, 2211 Alaskan Way, Pier 66, Seattle

Registration

Register Online - Spokane - Seattle
Event flyer - DOC - PDF (Contains etails and printable registration form)

Early registration deadline is March 9, 2010
Prices increase $25 per person after deadline

Program

8:30-9:30 - Reid Rasmussen

Finding Income Streams in Discount Products

After 22 years working in the health insurance industry, Reid Rasmussen launched “Benefit Brainstorm” to be the authority on discount ancillary products to the insurance industry. His company helps brokers and insurance carriers maximize streams of income by innovating custom discount solutions for large populations. In this talk, Reid will cover the development of this market and where the unique income opportunities are.

9:30-10:30 - Dean Hoffman

Self-Funding 202 ~ Advanced Concepts

Dean provides an in depth review of stop loss “Contract types”, 12/12, 15/12, 12/15, 15/18, terminal liability and how they work with, not against the employer’s risk tolerance and financial goals. The self funding of group health plans is certainly not a new concept for larger employer groups. However, in many instances self funding can be a compromise solution. Subtleties in the coordinated use of contracts can lead to liability issues for not only the employer but also to the intermediary.

10:30-11:30 - Mel Schlesinger, RHU, REBC, CGMC

Creating Value as a Benefit Professional

Helping companies (or individuals) is about much more than simply obtaining quotes from the various carriers. Consumers do not know what they do not know. To be effective, you must help the consumer identify what is really important and then design a strategy for achieving those goals.

11:30- 12:30 - Lunch

12:30-1:30 - Mary McWilliams

The Puget Sound Health Alliance

My presentation will include the environmental factors driving the development of the Puget Sound Health Alliance, who we are, what we do, how we produce our signature report card on the performance of area doctors, hospitals and health plans - the Community Checkup -. some sample results, future direction, and development of a multi-payer provider reimbursement medical home model with the state.

1:30-2:30 - Mel Sorenson

Legislative Update

Mel, who has been the WAHU Lobbyist for many years, will give us a status report on the 2010 legislative session and how it will impact your business.

2:30-3:30 - Dr. Richard Perryman

Health-Responsibility: New Ideas for Healthcare

Dr. Perryman, co-author of Discover Wellness at Work, has been passionately pursuing authentic health care solutions for over 17 years now. He founded Health Coach™ Corporate Wellness Centers in Phoenix, Arizona in 1996 where he developed corporate wellness programs that are still in existence for corporations such as Qwest, Maricopa County, City of Phoenix, Discover Card, American Express, Microsoft and AT&T. He also co-founded LifeStrive in 2003 and Direct Access Lab in 2007. Most recently, LifeStrive and Direct Access Lab have partnered with Allstate Workplace Division to deliver a unique combination of Voluntary and Group-Voluntary Benefits and Wellness/Health Promotion programs.

Exhibitor Booths Are Still Available

Are you interested in exhibiting at one or both of the symposiums?

If so, the details and printable registration form are in the Exhibitor's Spring Symposium Flyer.
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