RISE’s 12th Annual Medicare Marketing & Sales Summit is less than two weeks away. If you’ve already registered for the #1 ranked conference in the industry, we’ve compiled the highlights, so you can make the most out of sessions and networking opportunities. And for those who haven’t yet registered for this premiere event for senior executives in Medicare Advantage, prescription drug plans, and health plan startups, it’s not too late—there are a few delegate spots left. Read on to learn what’s in store when we gather at the Paris Las Vegas Hotel & Casino on Feb. 25-26.
Can’t-miss sessions
Marketing, sales, and product development professionals at local and regional Medicare Advantage health plans will get something of value at all planned sessions, which are designed to foster the sharing of ideas, challenges, and successes so you leave with actionable strategies to thrive in the competitive Medicare Advantage landscape. Here are a few sessions that you definitely don’t want to miss:
Monday, Feb. 25
10:35 a.m. (Versailles 1): Medicare Member Shopping & Switching in Today’s New World of Medicare George Dippel, senior vice president, Client Services, Deft Research, LLC, will present the results from the organization’s post- Annual Election Period research study and what motivated consumers to switch plans during the latest AEP.
11:20 a.m. (Versailles 1): Town Hall: The Future of the Medicare Advantage Market
Hear how four health plans adjusted their product, marketing, and sales strategies to address changes implemented for 2019. Be prepared to participate in discussions centered around planning for 2020.
The panel discussion will be led by Hank Osowski, managing partner, Strategic Health Group, LLC. Panelists include:
- Naomi Irvin, manager, divisional compliance –sales, marketing & communications, BlueCross BlueShield North Carolina
- Tom Sass, director, consumer markets, BlueCross BlueShield of Western New York
- Jill V. Selby, corporate VP, strategic initiatives/product development, Scan Health Plan
- Jamie Benedict, VP, chief strategic growth officer, MediGold
2:45 p.m. Track A (Versailles 1): Case Study: Grassroots Marketing & Community Outreach
Jana Perry, vice president, strategy and growth, Health Alliance, will discuss the organization’s efforts to conduct community outreach in rural markets and partner with providers on awareness and promotion of services and products.
Tuesday, Feb. 26
11:25 a.m. (Versailles 1): Moving the Needle to 5 Stars-Multi-Departmental Strategy Panel
William Jay Justice, director of marketing/sales, Vantage Health Plan, Inc, Jennifer Loranger, Medicare project and operations manager, Health New England and Jim Techtmann, senior vice president, healthcare team, Entertainment® Rewards & Incentives, will discuss how their health plans have embraced strategies that have added touchpoints with members through marketing, sales, and consumer engagement that have led to positive effects on quality ratings.
1:50 p.m. Track B (Champagne 4): Beyond the Sales Seminar: Online Enrollment with Brokers & Member Retention
Shannon Drotning, director of Medicare sales, Regence, will explain how the organization works with brokers and continues to engage their members throughout the year. Learn about successful member retention activities, events, and member communications.
3:35 p.m. Track A (Versailles 1): Walking the Tight Rope: How a Health System Balanced Brand and Direct Response Marketing
Kristy Croom Tucker, system marketing manager, BayCare, will talk about the success the health system has had with its 2019 launch of BayCarePlus Medicare Advantage. Lean how BayCare, the largest health system in the greater Tampa Bay area, leveraged its system brand campaign to heat up the Medicare market prior to AEP using traditional and digital market tactics.
3:35 p.m. Track B (Champagne 4): Case Study: Opting into a Multi-Carrier Exchange
Alicia Kelley, director of Medicare sales, Capital District Physician’s Health Plan, Inc., will discuss the trends and opportunities for plans to consider as members move out of Medicare groups and into general enrollment. You’ll also learn about opportunities and obstacles to opting into a multi-carrier exchange.
Fun activities planned at the Exhibit Hall
Make sure to carve out time to visit our exhibitors in the Exhibit Hall in Champagne 1, 2, 3. Many have planned demonstrations, so you can see their solutions first-hand. Here are some other opportunities you don’t want to miss:
Free professional headshot available at the RISE Association Booth
Must be a RISE Association member.
Be sure to stop by the RISE Association booth on February 25th between 3:30 p.m.– 6:30 p.m. If you aren’t a RISE Association member, it’s not too late to join and it’s free! Sign-up online here or stop by the RISE Association booth and join onsite.
Get your photo on at our selfie booth
We’re providing you with all the trimmings and fun props for your ultimate onsite selfie photo experience. Simply visit the selfie booth, grab a prop, strike a pose, and snap your favorite fun look with your camera. Don’t forget to share your best pic using #RiseMMS2019.
$150 AMEX gift card raffle for being social onsite
Get your event passport stamped by all our exhibitors to be qualified to enter our raffle to win a $150 AMEX gift card. Be sure to turn in your passport at the Registration Desk by 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 26.
Stay organized with our app to keep track of your sessions, social media alerts, and more
We’re going paper-free this year. Our mobile app is your one-stop opportunity to pre-select the sessions you want to attend, rate and view presentations, connect with your peers, and create social posts with photos and your takeaways of each session. Be on the lookout for the announcement of the mobile app in the coming days leading up to the conference.
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