This program is eligible for 3 hours of CLE credit in 60-minute states. In 50-minute states, this program is eligible for 3.6 hours of CLE credit. Credit hours are estimated and are subject to each state’s approval and credit rounding rules.
Overview
2025 promises to be a year of significant change for the Medicare system - affecting the quality, quantity and cost for people relying on the various parts of Medicare for their health insurance coverage. This presentation will look at the more recognized (announced) changes and the unannounced "what's behind the curtain" changes and the impact these changes will have on Medicare beneficiaries, healthcare providers, and the agencies and programs serving Medicare enrolled individuals.
Faculty
William McKendree, JD, MPA
For over 25 years, Bill McKendree has worked to realize a simple notion: That every individual, regardless of their circumstances, can access all of the care they need to live a healthy and productive life. Currently, Mr. McKendree is executive director of the Pennsylvania Healthcare Benefit Solutions Program, a 501(c)(3) non-profit agency helping people access affordable healthcare services through counseling, education and advocacy. Prior to his work at PHBSP, Bill was program manager for Allegheny County’s APPRISE office – helping residents of Allegheny County navigate the complexities of state and federal healthcare benefit programs. And before running Allegheny County APPRISE, he was director of the Pennsylvania Center for Aging Services, assisting Pennsylvania’s seniors access medical, legal and social services. In addition to his work at PHBSP, Bill teaches at the University of Pittsburgh’s School of Pharmacy and is preceptor for the School’s Experiential Learning Program. He also teaches classes on health law and health care policy at Penn State University, La Roche University and Carnegie Mellon University.
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