A Single Public Plan Option Versus A Multiplan Approach: A Colorado Case Study

Registration and hot breakfast will begin at 7:15 a.m. program to follow at 8:00 a.m.

Speaker: Billy Wynne, J.D.  Wynne Health Group

Event Summary

Billy will discuss public option policy trends, with an emphasis on Colorado but also touching on work in Washington state, other states, and the burgeoning federal debate about these programs.

With regard to Colorado, Billy will address what he sees as key policy considerations for state regulators, legislators, and stakeholders to consider and he will assess some of the pros and cons of these options.

Looking ahead, Billy will explore further considerations that must be addressed, especially the potential design and legal underpinnings of a federal waiver, after the planned public option legislation passes (if it does indeed pass).

Key Take Aways:

• It's an election year, be informed about the state and national dynamics relating to a public option program in Colorado.
• Learn about the different impacts of proposals such as the single versus multiple plan approaches to a public option program. 
• Examine alternative approaches to addressing provider and pharmaceutical reimbursement in a public option program.
• Gain an understanding of public option program planning in other states and proposals for federal policies in this vein.
• Get a glimpse of other strategies states are pursuing to control health care costs.

PARKING INFORMATION

As a courtesy to patients and visitors of CHCO, please do not park in the main parking garage in front of the hospital. Parking is available in Lot #10 on the east side of the parking garage. Click Here to see the parking map.