Overview of the Healthcare Law: Important Information Every Business Owner Should Know

WIPP’s Six-Part Educational Series on the Healthcare Reform Law and What it Means for Your Small Business: Part 1: “Overview of the Healthcare Law: Important Information Every Business Owner Should Know Feb 28 at 2pm ETBrought to you by the WIPP Healthcare CommitteePlease join Women Impacting Public Policy's (WIPP) Healthcare Committee on Tuesday, February 28, 2012 as it presents a special webinar that will give you an overview of the healthcare reform law and how it impacts the small business community. Currently, it is a very dynamic time for the healthcare industry: changes brought on by the healthcare reform law continue to be implemented, states are working on their exchanges for individuals and small businesses, and the Supreme Court is gearing up to hear a case challenging the law. Stay on top of what’s going on by attending these webinars.This first presentation of the series features Dr. Jaime R. Torres, Regional Director, Region II, US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to break down what you need to know and give you a comprehensive overview of the changes, past, present and future, to the healthcare law. Register here: http://www.wipp.org/events/event_details.asp?id=216524  Be sure to save the date for all of the upcoming healthcare webinars in the series:1. Feb. 28 - Overview of the Healthcare Law: Important Information Every Business Owner Should Know              Register Here: http://www.wipp.org/events/event_details.asp?id=216524 The healthcare reform law brought with it big changes.  This presentation will provide an in depth overview of what to expect from the law’s ongoing implementation over the next few years and how your small business will be affected.2. March 22 - What to Expect from Healthcare Exchanges and SHOPsAs states enact legislation setting up their healthcare exchanges for small businesses, it is important that you know what these changes will mean for your business.3. May 17 - Examining Essential BenefitsThe essential benefits issue will have significant implications to the small business community and our future health coverage.  Listen to where things currently stand as the government defines what core coverage benefits will be mandated by all healthcare plans.4. July 12 - A Benefits-Provider’s View of Healthcare ExchangesThis presentation will feature a benefits provider’s view of what the implementation of healthcare exchanges will mean for small businesses.  When exchanges go into effect in 2014, it could mean big changes for how small businesses their healthcare coverage.  Hear from someone who will be helping small business owners navigate this changing health insurance landscape.5. Sept. 20 - Spotting Trends In HealthcareBefore you can take advantage of a marketplace opportunity, you need to be able to spot the trend.  Gain insight on how to spot trends and to position your company to take advantage them in a competitive marketplace.6. Nov. 13 - Identifying Opportunities in Healthcare for Small BusinessesThis presentation will highlight an example of a small business owner who spotted opportunities in the healthcare field and took advantage of them.  Gain insight from his experience in capitalizing on business openings so you can do the same for your small firm.  Questions? Ask Matt at mboyle@wipp.orgWomen Impacting Public Policy - www.wipp.orgThis series is presented free of charge