Regulations, audits and enforcements are now at an all-time high in the insurance industries and are expected to increase further in 2010. Some insurance organizations are well prepared, with the implementation of compliance and governance programs to help them cost-effectively address the new challenges, protect their revenues and protect their brand reputations.

Robert Miromonti, Vice President, Ethics & Compliance, from Centene Corporation has radically transformed and increased the visibility the company's compliance program by creating tangible measures, automating processes and reporting results. During this presentation, Mr. Miromonti will explore aspects of Centene Corporation's "A Solid Commitment" Ethics & Compliance Program including:

• How Compliance integrates into Centene’s overall Enterprise Risk Management Strategy;
• How Centene measures and improves its culture of compliance;
• Ethical components of the compliance program including the code of conduct and reporting mechanisms for employees;
• Regulatory and contract compliance management;
• Innovative compliance training strategies;
• Efficiencies gained through the automation of compliance processes; and
• The use of executive dashboards and governance reporting.

Please note that this presentation was originally scheduled for the AICP “Rising to New Challenges” conference in October 2009. It was one of the most highly pre-registered sessions but had to be canceled due to unforeseen circumstances. To make up for the cancellation, This webcast is being offered exclusively for AICP members.

Centene Corporation is a leading multi-line healthcare enterprise that provides programs and related services to individuals receiving benefits under Medicaid, including the Children’s Health Insurance Program, as well as Aged, Blind or Disabled (ABD), Foster Care, Long-Term Care and Medicare Special Needs Plans. The Company operates local health plans and offers a wide range of health insurance solutions to individuals and the rising number of uninsured Americans. It also contracts with other healthcare and commercial organizations to provide specialty services including behavioral health, life and health management, managed vision, telehealth services, pharmacy benefits management and medication adherence.