TABA
2023 SPRING
CONFERENCE
March 9-10, 2023
2023-03-09 08:00:00
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ABOUT THE EVENT

Please join us at the Hilton Palacio Del Rio on the Riverwalk in San Antonio for TABA’s 2023 Spring Conference. We will have some interesting and informative sessions with opportunities for TDI CE credit plus several breakout sessions to choose from. The conference provides a great opportunity for networking with old friends and new contacts you will meet.

SECOND TRACK SESSIONS

TABA is offering second track sessions that will run simultaneously with the main conference. There are sessions designed for those who are looking to increase their knowledge and skills in specific components of the industry. There will also be sessions for those who are just beginning their journey in the self-funding industry and session that will appeal to agents and brokers.

We think you will find these sessions and speakers both interesting and very informative. You are welcome to move between the main sessions and second track sessions.

WHAT’S THE COST?

Conference registration rates are $525 for Members and Associate Members and $625 for Non-Members. There is a discounted rate of $450 for additional registrants from the same member company ($500 for non-members). Late fees apply to registrations received after Monday, February 13th.

Your dues must be current to register at the “Member rate”. Contact Phyllis Campbell if you are not sure about the status of your dues.

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Reserve your spot today by clicking the "Register Now" button.

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Sponsors

A big THANK YOU to our Sponsors for making this event possible

Our Sponsor Partners make this conference possible. It enables us to bring you topics and forums for learning and open discussion at a fair, affordable price.  So, please visit their booths at the event and on the conference website and be sure to leave your contact information. 

Speakers

Conference Speakers

Dr. Cristin Dickerson

Cristin A. Dickerson, MD

Founding Partner
Green Energy
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Rob Shelley

Rob Shelley

Founding Partner
Leaf Health
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Skisak

Chris Skisak, PhD

Executive Director
Hou Bus Coalition on Health
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Barry Howell

Barry Howell

Co-Founder
Revelare Partners, LLC
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Corey Crigger

Corey Crigger

Attorney
The Phia Group
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Pat Brophy

Pat Brophy

Director, Claims Oversight
Pan American Life
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Justin Jasniewski

Justin Jasniewski

CEO
Serve You Rx
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Glenn McLellan

Glenn McLellan

Consultant
McClellan Consulting
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Doug Aldeen

Doug Aldeen

ERISA Attorney
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M Walton

Michael Walton

Executive Management
CoMobius
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Jeremy Rucker

Jeremy Rucker

Privacy Law Specialist
Spencer Fane LLP
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Mike Kerns

Mike Kerns

Founder
Transparent Risk Strategies
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Drew Miller

Drew Miller

CEO
RxFree4Me
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Eric Johnson

Founder
ComedyCE.com
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Schedule

Conference Schedule

GOLF
Wed, March 8
 
TABA will have a pre-conference golf outing. Everyone is welcome - but you must be pre-registered to play. A portion of the golf proceeds go to the TABA PAC fund. CLICK FOR MORE INFO.

TABA Golf will be Wednesday afternoon, March 8th at Brackenridge Park Golf Course in San Antonio. This course is a part of the Alamo City Golf Trail. Their website is https://alamocitygolftrail.com/brackenridge-park-golf-course/. It is the oldest public 18 hole golf course in the State of Texas. It has a lot of good reviews!!

It’s $100 to play – this will get you a tee time with one of your current friends or one of your soon to be new friends and an afternoon of great times and fellowship. Register now!

Day 1 - General and Breakout Sessions
Thu, March 9
7:30 — 5:30
Registration Open; Exhibitor Area Open
8:30 — 8:45
Welcome and Opening Remarks by President
8:45— 10:00
(No CE)
Session I – "Using Data to Build Value and Beat Carrier Competition"
(No CE)
Glenn McLellanGlenn McLellan
9:45 — 10:15
Break and Vendor Networking (Food & Beverage)
10:15 — 11:15
(No CE)
Session II – Discussion of HB711 by Rep. James Frank, that will prohibit the inclusion of anticompetitive language in contracts between hospitals and the health plans. This legislation seeks to prohibit these egregious practices such as gag, anti-tiering, anti-steering, most favored nations and all or nothing clauses.
(No CE)
Chris Skisak, PhDSkisak
11:15 — 12:15
1 hr CE
Session III – “Between a Rock and Hard Place: Navigating the Pitfalls of Self-Insurance” (course #134066)
1 hr CE
Corey CriggerCorey Crigger
12:15 — 1:15
Lunch Break
1:30 — 1:45
Introduction of Exhibitors
1:45 — 2:45
(No CE)
Session IV – "The Importance of Advocacy and Transparency in Healthcare"

Barry’s parent company owns the GoodHospitalBadHospital.com website. It is the first in series of websites designed to bring advocacy and transparency to healthcare

(No CE)
Barry HowellBarry Howell
2:45 — 3:45
(No CE)
Session V – Panel on Specialty Drugs: Trends, Challenges, and Solutions

Moderator: Mike Walton
Panelists:
Rob Shelley, Leaf Health
Drew Miller, RXFree 4Me
Justin Jasniewski, Serve You RX
Mike Kerns, Transparent Risk Strategies

(No CE)
Michael WaltonM Walton, Rob ShelleyRob Shelley, Justin JasniewskiJustin Jasniewski, Mike KernsMike Kerns, Drew MillerDrew Miller
3:45 — 4:05
Networking Break
4:05 — 5:05
(No CE)
Session VI-A – "HIPAA and Cyber Security"
(No CE)
Jeremy RuckerJeremy Rucker
4:05 — 5:05
1 hr CE
Session VI-B – Why do I need ethics? (Course #134448 - 1 hour ethics credit)

CE Provider: ComedyCE.com LLC #37719, Course #134448

1 hr CE
Eric JohnsonEric Headshot 600x600
5:00 — 5:15
Introduction of Sponsors
5:15 — 5:30
Silent Auction and Vendor Time

All proceeds from the Silent Auction go to the TABA PAC Fund. The PAC fund makes contributions to Texas candidates and elected officials that support the Self-Funded industry and Texas employers. For a successful Silent Auction we need donations. If you can donate an item to the auction, please contact Phyllis Campbell, pcampbell@tabatpa.org.

6:00 — 8:00
Happy Hour - Appetizers and Drinks at Devil’s River Distillery *** HOSTED BY INTEGRATED PAYOR SOLUTIONS (IPS)
Day 2 - General and Breakout Sessions
Fri, March 10
7:30 — 8:30
Breakfast; Registration Open
8:45 — 9:45
(No CE)
Session VII-A - "How adopting Texas transparent health care solutions provide a path to a $0 out-of-pocket health plan"

*Scope of the existing and emerging healthcare problems in Texas

*Identify established and emerging solutions in Texas

*Challenges associated with emerging models and healthcare hacks for managing them

(No CE)
Cristin A. Dickerson, MDDr. Cristin Dickerson
8:45 — 9:45
1 hr CE
Session VII-B – "Implementation Strategies in the Face of Increasing Client Complexity" (TDI Course #134382)

Course #134382 pending approval from TDI

1 hr CE
Glenn McLellanGlenn McLellan
9:45 — 10:45
(No CE)
Session VIII-A - "Stop Loss – A discussion of interactions between TPA’s, MGU’s and Carriers” + Ask an Expert / Q & A on Claims – moderated by Eric Schulman
(No CE)
Pat BrophyPat Brophy
9:45 — 10:45
1 hr CE
Session VIII-B – What do you do when nobody cares? (Course #134449 - 1 hour ethics credit)

CE Provider: ComedyCE.com LLC #37719, Course #134449

1 hr CE
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10:45 — 11:00
Break
11:00
Silent Auction Closes
11:00 — 12:00
1 hr CE
Session IX - "A Match Made in Heaven" (course #134210). This course discusses deals with the IRS code 501(r) regarding Charity care.
1 hr CE
Doug AldeenDoug Aldeen

All CE Courses provided by TABA, provider #32576

Booths

Sponsor and Exibitor Booths

Keenan Pharmacy Services

***GOLD SPONSOR***

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SmartData Solutions

***PODIUM SPONSOR***

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RxBenefits

***SILVER SPONSOR***

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We Care tlc

***BRONZE SPONSOR***

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Virtual Benefits Administrator

***BRONZE SPONSOR***

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MPX

***EXHIBITOR***

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Integrated Payor Solutions

***GOLD SPONSOR***

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Tokio Marine

***CHARGING STATION SPONSOR***

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QBE

***SILVER SPONSOR***

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Southern Scripts

***BRONZE SPONSOR***

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EHIM

***BRONZE SPONSOR***

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Integranted Prescription Management (IPM)

***EXHIBITOR***

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Zelis

***NAMETAG SPONSOR***

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Goodroot

***CHARGING STATION SPONSOR***

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MultiPlan

***SILVER SPONSOR***

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ProAct PBM

***BRONZE SPONSOR***

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Alaffia Health

***EXHIBITOR***

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Serve You Rx

***EXHIBITOR***

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About TABA

The Texas Association of Benefit Administrators (TABA) serves the business needs of owners and executives of third party administration companies engaged in providing services in Texas and to further the advancement of the third party benefit administrators profession.

Becoming a Member

Our members benefit from a voice in the political landscape, including state and federal regulatory agencies and legislative bodies. We retain ongoing support of legal counsel and state political lobbying organizations to maintain and improve the benefits administration profession.

How to Reach Us

Texas Association of Benefit Administrators
6009 W Parker Road #149-131
Plano, TX 75093

Phone: (512) 507-7001
Email: pcampbell@tabatpa.org

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