State of Health Plan Subrogation:
Expert tips on maximizing subrogation success

Watch this On-Demand Webinar presentation, previously recorded on September 1, 2021, as Debra Whaley, Trustmark Companies; Ryan L. Woody, Matthiesen, Wickert & Lehrer; Mara Gericke Conduent; and Moderator Clive Riddle, MCOL, discuss the current state of health plan subrogation, use of
internal and external subrogation services, key challenges with both approaches, and how to
maximize subrogation return on investment in the HealthcareWebSummit event co-sponsored
by Conduent.

Overview

As payers look to uncover every possible recovery opportunity, identifying the proper liable party for payment of health care services is essential. Join this webinar to learn how to maximize the ROI of your subrogation strategy by understanding the key building blocks for success: 

  • Breaking down the components of subrogation success

  • Understanding both core and ancillary benefits of doing subrogation right

  • Appreciating the differences between internal and outsourced subrogation efforts

  • How to maximize the ROI of your subrogation program

Speakers: Debra Whaley, Senior Executive Subrogation Analyst, Trustmark Companies; Ryan L. Woody, Partner, Matthiesen, Wickert & Lehrer; Mara Gericke, Director of Subrogation Recovery Operations, Conduent; Moderator: Clive Riddle, President, MCOL

Subrogation is a critical element in ensuring payment integrity. Challenges for improving health plan subrogation recoveries include a multitude of factors such as: complexities in regulatory compliance; a relative “under-the-radar” level of c-suite awareness of subrogation performance issues in some organizations; the difficulty in capturing data identifying claims as subrogation-appropriate; the increased trend rate in accidental injuries and death; and Post-ACA expansion of coverage increasing the volume of potential claims to consider, particularly with the age 19-26 population that experiences a higher rate of accidental injuries.

Yet opportunities exist to meet these subrogation challenges. Advances in analytics provide enhanced capabilities in addressing high volumes of data and identification of potential subrogation claims.

Optimizing the success of health plan subrogation efforts requires a rich understanding of state and ERISA regulations and the skill to recognize the best path to claim resolution.  In this webinar our experts will share their insights on the rules governing healthcare subrogation and their experiences in maximizing results in the current subrogation environment.

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Learning Objectives

Attendees will learn:

  • Components of subrogation
  • Ancillary benefits
  • Key challenges between internal and external subrogation
  • How to maximize subrogation return on investment

Who Should Attend

Interested attendees would include:

  • C-Suite Executives
  • Payment Integrity Executives and Staff
  • Subrogation Managers and Staff
  • Health Plan Operations Executives and Staff
  • Finance Executives and Staff
  • Legal and Compliance Executives and Staff
  • Planning and Strategy Executives and Staff
  • Business Intelligence Staff
  • Other Interested Parties

 Attendees would represent organizations including:

  • Health Plans
  • Self-Funded Employers and TPAs
  • Benefit Consultants
  • Associations, Institutes and Research Organizations
  • Media
  • Other Interested Organizations

Speakers

Debra Whaley

Debra Whaley
Senior Executive Subrogation Analyst
Trustmark Companies

Debra Whaley is a Senior Executive Subrogation Analyst, Benefits Division with Trustmark Companies, and is based in Lake Forest, Illinois. 

Debra has significant Subrogation expertise, with over two decades of experience with Trustmark. Debra has a degree from Northwestern Michigan College.

Ryan L. Woody

Ryan L. Woody
Partner
Matthiesen, Wickert & Lehre

Ryan L. Woody is a partner and concentrates his practice on complex defense and subrogation litigation. He is nationally recognized for subrogation, reimbursement, lien resolution issues, and healthcare defense, especially ERISA and Medicare Advantage. Ryan represents clients in numerous federal courts and arbitrations around the country. 

He is a frequent speaker and has contributed to numerous articles and national treatises on insurance coverage, workers’ compensation subrogation, and ERISA and federal health insurance, including FEHBA and Medicare Advantage. 

In 2008, he was named a Rising Star by SuperLawyers Magazine, an award given only to the top 2.5% of young lawyers in the State, and in 2012, he was named a Leading Lawyer by Milwaukee Magazine.

Mara Gericke

Mara Gericke
Director of Subrogation Recovery Operations
Conduent

Mara Gericke is the Director of Subrogation Recovery Operations, responsible for overseeing all aspects of subrogation recovery. She joined Conduent in 2000 and has held her current position as Director of Subrogation Recovery Operations since 2008. 

She is a graduate of Iowa State University where she holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science, holds a Paralegal Certificate from Roosevelt University in Chicago, and is a Six Sigma Green Belt.

Clive Riddle

Moderator:
Clive Riddle
President
MCOL

Clive Riddle is President of MCOL, the healthcare digital media company. Clive is a frequent speaker on healthcare business topics in conferences and webinars and has authored numerous healthcare learning and thought leadership publications. 

Prior to founding MCOL, Clive was CEO of a regional provider-owned health plan in California. Clive has also authored three novels, and holds a Masters Degree in Public Administration.

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