MHPA to hold policy briefing on issues for Medicaid health plans in health reform

The Medicaid Health Plans of America (MHPA), the leading trade association solely focused on representing Medicaid health plans, is holding a policy briefing on issues for Medicaid health plans in health reform. Issues will include Medicaid expansion, prescription drug rebate equalization for Medicaid managed care, and medical loss ratios. The briefing, held for educational purposes for congressional staff and other interested parties, is open to members of the press. A panel of senior executives will be in attendance to present information and answer questions. The MHPA panel consists of:

• Daniel J. Hilferty, President & CEO, The AmeriHealth Mercy Family of Companies

Chairman, MHPA Board of Directors

• James G. Carlson, Chairman, President & CEO, AMERIGROUP Corporation

• Donna Carris, CEO, Health Right, Inc.