>2009 Calendar of Meetings


BOARD MEETINGS

MEDICAL DIRECTORS COMMITTEE

February 5
May 12 and 13*
August 20
November 5

Conference Room B,
10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
*In conjunction with Annual Meeting

February 13 10:00 a.m. - Noon
May 12 and 13*
September 17 and 18 Executive Forum
December 11 10:00 a.m. - Noon

Conference Room B,
*In conjunction with Annual Meeting
DELEGATE MEETINGS
MEDICAID COMMITTEE

March 5 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
May 12 and 13*
September 17-18 (Executive Forum Location TBD)
December 17 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Ormet Conference Room,
*In conjunction with Annual Meeting

January 21
February 25
March 25
April 22
May 12 and 13*
May 27
June 24
July 22
August 26
September 23
October 28
December 2

Ormet Conference Room
10:00 a.m. – Noon
*In conjunction with Annual Meeting
LEGISLATIVE / REGULATORY MEETINGS
MEDICARE COMMITTEE

January 30
February 27
March 27
April 24
May 12 and 13*
June 26
July 31
August 28
September 25
October 30
December 4

Ormet Conference Room,
10:00 a.m. – Noon
*In conjunction with Annual Meeting

February 19
May 12 and 13*
September 17
December 10

Conference Room B,
10:00 a.m. – Noon
*In conjunction with Annual Meeting
ANNUAL CONVENTION & TRADE SHOW

May 12 and 13
The Columbus, A Renaissance Hotel

All meetings, except for the Annual Meeting, will be held at the OAHP Offices in the Ohio Chamber of Commerce Building, 230 E. Town Street, Columbus. Times and room location are noted under each Committee.

 

Legislative and Regulatory Committee: The committee meets on the last Friday of each month and serves as a resource to state and local legislators, regulators and other officials involved in the planning and development of laws and regulations which may affect the operation of managed care health plans in the state. The Legislative and Regulatory Committeeis made up of lobbyists and regulatory compliance staff from each health plan and provides guidance to OAHP on issues impacting health plans in Ohio.

Education Committee: The purpose of the Education Committee is to develop and organize educational programs, including the annual convention and tradeshow, to assist association members in matters of mutual business and professional concerns and to assist member plan staff in obtaining appropriate required continuing education.
Medicaid Committee: The Medicaid Committee meets on the last Wednesday of each month in conjunction with the ODJFS Monthly MCP Meetings. The purpose of the Medicaid committee is to support licensed health plans that either currently serve the Medicaid population or have an interest in serving Medicaid members in the future.
Public Affairs Committee: The purpose of this committee is to develop and employ strategic communications initiatives with the legislature, media, employers and consumers that enhance the visibility, increase the understanding and communicate the benefits of managed care plans to affect positively the image of the health plan industry.
Medical Council: The Medical Council is open to any Medical Director employed by member health plans and meets once a month. The purpose of the council is to advise the Board of Trustees, make recommendations and provide leadership relating to patient care issues.
Medicare Committee: The purpose of this committee is to provide information, education, and support to member plans that serve or have an interest in serving Medicare beneficiaries.