Annual Meeting - Wisconsin Association of Health Plans

2022 Annual Meeting

Wisconsin Association of Health Plans

2022 Annual Meeting & Golf Challenge

Thank you to our 2022 Annual Meeting Attendees & Sponsors!

The 2022 Annual Meeting & Golf Challenge will take place at The Heidel House Hotel & Conference Center, in Green Lake, WI, on September 22-23. This beautifully updated, iconic venue sits on the shores of Green Lake, offering guests spectacular views of the 7,346-acre lake.

In addition to taking advantage of excellent networking opportunities and educational programming, attendees will have the option to participate in the 2022 Golf Challenge at The Golf Courses of Lawsonia or enjoy an afternoon boat cruise on Green Lake.

Any questions can be directed to AnnualMeeting@wihealthplans.org. Learn more about sponsorship opportunities in our Sponsor Prospectus. Please note that sponsorship opportunities for 2022 have closed.

Event Details:

Don't miss this opportunity to network with leading industry strategic partners and senior leaders of Wisconsin's community-based health plans!

Schedule:

Thursday, September 22

10:00 am: Golf Challenge Registration opens, The Golf Courses of Lawsonia
11:00 am - 3:00 pm: 2022 Golf Challenge (box lunch included), The Golf Courses of Lawsonia
- Sponsored by

Note: Golf clubs are available for rent at an additional charge. It is participants' responsibility to make arrangements with The Golf Courses at Lawsonia for club rental. Golf club rental reservations and payment arrangements should be made at least one week before the event to ensure availability. Contact The Golf Courses at Lawsonia at (920) 294-3320.

12:00 pm: Green Lake Boat Cruise Registration opens, The Heidel House
12:45 pm: Green Lake Boat Cruise boarding begins, The Heidel House dock
1:00 - 3:00 pm: Green Lake Boat Cruise
- Sponsored by
5:00 - 6:30 pm: Exclusive Corporate Affiliate Program (CAP) Reception, The Heidel House
Note: This reception is an exclusive event dedicated to recognizing participants in the 2022 Corporate Affiliate Program.
Attendance is limited to member health plan staff and CAP participants. A friendly reminder for our CAP participants: the number
of representatives from your organization that can attend the CAP Reception is dependent on your CAP participation level.

Please reach out to stephanie@wihealthplans.org if you have questions.

6:00 pm: General registration opens, The Heidel House
6:30 - 8:00 pm: Happy Hour & Reception, The Heidel House
- Sponsored by
8:00 - 9:00 pm: Evening program, The Heidel House

Friday, September 23

7:30 am: Registration table opens, The Heidel House
7:30 - 8:45 am: Networking breakfast, The Heidel House
- Sponsored by
9:00 - 10:00 am: Election 2022: View from the Assembly, The Heidel House
- Featuring Speaker Robin Vos (R - Rochester) & Representative Evan Goyke (D - Milwaukee)
10:00 - 10:10 am: Break
10:10 am - 11:00 pm: Breakout Sessions, The Heidel House
- Hiring and Retaining Talent in a Competitive Labor Market, featuring panelists Dave Nyman, Chief Operating Officer at Security Health Plan, and Sandy Zupancic, VP of Health at The Jacobson Group. Moderated by Dr. Mark Huth, President & CEO of Group Health Cooperative of South Central Wisconsin.
- Paying for Value, Managing for Outcomes: Prescription Drug Management Strategies for Health Plans, featuring panelists Brent Eberle, Senior VP and Chief Pharmacy Officer at Navitus, and Dr. Kyle Stirewalt, Director of Pharmacy at Evolent Health. Moderated by Pat Cory, Senior Director of Pharmacy Programs at Quartz.
11:00 - 11:10 am: Break
11:10 - 12:00 pm: Breakout Sessions, The Heidel House
- Addressing Social Determinants of Health to Improve Health and Advance Health Equity, featuring panelists Crystal Kominski, VP of Sales & Growth at Wellth, and Erica Bentley, VP of Solutions Management for naviHealth. Moderated by Sarah North, CEO & General Manager of Group Health Cooperative of Eau Claire.
- Implementing Alphabet Soup: Compliance with the CAA, NSA, & MHPAEA, featuring Noreen Vergara, Senior Counsel at Husch Blackwell, and Kevin Coonan, Director at BakerTilly. Moderated by Carol Meyer, Chief Compliance Officer at Group Health Cooperative of South Central Wisconsin.
12:00 - 1:30 pm: Networking Lunch, The Heidel House
1:30 - 2:20 pm: Breakout Sessions, The Heidel House
- Managing Specialty Drug Spending to Preserve Access and Affordability, featuring Stephen Wolff, Senior Pharmacy Management Consultant at Milliman, and Kathy Clark, VP, Director of Managed Care at Summit Re. Moderated by E. Patrick Cranley, Vice President & Chief Operating Officer at MercyCare Health Plans.
- Acting on Social Determinants of Health in Behavioral Health & Dental Services, featuring Dave Kaluhiokalani, Vice President of Medicare Advantage and National Accounts for DentaQuest, and Dr. Robert Plant, Sr. Vice President of Analytics and Innovation at Beacon Health Options. Moderated by Dr. Kevin Eichhorn, Chief Medical Officer at Dean Health Plan.
2:20 - 2:30 pm: Closing Remarks
2:30 pm: Adjourn

NOTE: An inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 exists in any public place where people are present and WAHP under no circumstances is able to guarantee that you or a guest will not become infected with COVID-19 while participating in WAHP events. By attending the 2022 WAHP Annual Meeting & Golf Challenge, guests voluntarily assume all risks related to exposure to COVID-19.

**Please note that cancellations will not be accepted after September 12, 2022. All refunds will be subject to processing fees.**

Reservation Information:

Accommodations are available at the Annual Meeting venue, The Heidel House Hotel & Conference Center. Room rates vary according to preferences. **The Wisconsin Association of Health Plans room block rate expired on August 21, 2022.**

Reservations can be made online using the custom registration link: https://www.choicehotels.com/reservations/groups/EI47D0

Check-In: 3:00 pm

Check-Out:11:00 am

Included Amenities: Overnight parking, free parking, in-room wireless and wired internet, lakefront access, pool access

Reservations and room costs are the responsibility of individual guests. Cancellations made less than 24 hours before arrival date will be charged for one night’s room rate plus tax.

Meeting Venues:

The Heidel House Hotel & Conference Center

653 Illinois Ave

Green Lake, WI 54941

The Heidel House Hotel & Conference Center features 115-rooms on a prestigious lakefront location, offering guests spectacular views of the 7,346-acre Green Lake. The Heidel House was originally built in 1890 as a private estate. It was only in 1945 that it became The Heidel House Resort, serving locals and tourists in Green Lake for over 70 years.

In Spring 2021, The Heidel House re-opened after a significant renovations under new ownership and management, re-establishing the hotel as a pillar of hospitality in the region. This full-service hotel offers both indoor and outdoor fun and recreation for guests, including a wide range of amenities, from an indoor pool to two different dining options, and outdoor facilities. The hotel's strategic location on Green Lake offers easy access to nearby attractions and sites.

The Golf Courses at Lawsonia

W2615 S. Valley View Drive

Green Lake, WI 54941

Lawsonia is one of Wisconsin’s most beloved golf destinations and has been for generations. The Golf Courses at Lawsonia includes two fabulously different 18-hole golf courses on the same property. The 2022 Golf Challenge will take place on The Woodlands. This course features lakeside vistas and tees next to cliffs and quarries, adding charm and challenge to this beautiful parkland layout. The Woodlands weaves through mature hardwood and pine forest, and provides some stunning views to Green Lake… and keep your cameras handy and your eyes peeled for badgers, whitetail deer, wild turkeys, hawks and eagles!

Voted “One of the Top 100 Classic Golf Courses in the US” and ranked #62 by GolfWeek, Lawsonia has been one of Wisconsin’s very best golf destinations for generations. The Links and The Woodlands have never been better!

The 2022 Golf Lunch is sponsored by:

Note: Golf clubs are available for rent at an additional charge. It is participants' responsibility to make arrangements with The Golf Courses at Lawsonia for club rental. Golf club rental reservations and payment arrangements should be made at least one week before the event to ensure availability. Contact The Golf Courses at Lawsonia at (920) 294-3320.

The Escapade

Launches from the dock at The Heidel House

653 Illinois Ave

Green Lake, WI 54941

Join the Captain from Green Lake Tours for a beautiful afternoon ride along one of Wisconsin's biggest and most beautiful lakes! Built for The Heidel House in 1995, the Escapade is 60 feet long with an open air upper deck, and an air conditioned main salon. Participants will enjoy a variety of snacks and beverages, and have an opportunity to connect with legislative leaders, health plan executives, and vendor sponsors.

The 2022 Green Lake Cruise is sponsored by: