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NASHO events support the professional growth of specialty health organization professionals through comprehensive educational programs, industry networking and information exchange.

NASHO Industry Link
2008 Audio Conference Series

NASHO is pleased to kick off our 2008 annual educational series, NASHO Industry Link. We will provide you the same timely, cutting-edge, thought-provoking information that you find at our Annual Leadership Summit, but in the convenience of your office – saving you time, money and the hassles of travel.  We encourage all members to particulate in this convenient, informative educational series.

This series is complimentary to NASHO and AAPPO members. Non-members can participate for a nominal fee. The Fall series includes:

May 29, 2008 1 pm EST
NCQA – Health Promotion Standards
Patricia Barrett, NCQA Vice President of New Product Development
Join NASHO members in learning about NCQA’s newest accreditation program for Health and Wellness Programs. Employers increasingly look for vendors to promote health in addition to health care – learn how expectations have evolved for health promotion, and how they will impact specialty health.

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June 25, 2008 1 pm EST
Future of Discount Card Programs
Public and private insurers as well as employers frequently use discount card programs to extend or expand benefits.  Discount cards are often used to offer specialty health benefits, including vision, dental, and pharmacy care.  Learn about new discount card program offerings, as well as current regulatory trends impacting discount card providers. 

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August 19, 2008 1 pm EST 
Medical Home and Specialty Health’s Role on the Impact on Effective Management of Chronic Conditions
This session will focus on the underlining concepts of the “medical home” movement, and discuss the implications for specialty health organizations.  Presenters will examine how specialty health fits into the medical home model and recommend how to partner with employers and plans to improve management of cost drivers such as diabetes, COPD and heart disease.

September 16, 2008 1 pm EST 
NCQA Requirements for Delegated Entities
NASHO is offering an updated version of our most population 2007 Industry Link session.  Learn from NCQA senior staff exactly what they expect under delegation requirements of the NCQA standards.  The speaker will discuss NCQA standards and how delegated entities can meet requirements under the standards.  This must attend session provides valuable information for specialty health organizations seeking to partner effectively with NCQA accredited health plans.

November 20, 2008 1 pm EST 
NASHO Industry Innovation Award Presentation
In 2008 NASHO is launching a new award for a specialty health organization that has used technology in an innovative manner to educate patients or providers on a specialty health issue.  An independent review panel will select the company to receive the award, which will be announced at the NASHO Annual Leadership Summit. This session will feature our 2008 Innovation Award winner presenting on their imaginative approach to educating the public!