HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005-08-24-HBRC-min Minutes of Health Benefits Review Committee Final Meeting
August 24, 2005
Selectmen's Meeting Room
Town Hall
Member Attendees Richard Dougherty, Tom Goodwin, Linda Roemer, Deborah Strod,
Claudia Sheffield
Liaison attendees Tom Griffiths, Hank Manz, Evelyn Silber,
Quorum was reached and the meeting began was convened by Deborah Strod at 8 05am
Tom Rand has moved out of state, no longer on committee
Reviewed, revised and unanimously approved the final draft
Of note
1) Discussed Kevin Walsh' correction from decrease in drug cost to decrease in drug
cost-growth. While this is a big change, some articles have pointed to savings which
would actually decrease cost Still clearly the biggest target to work on.
2) Discussed audits, what could be strengthened, description provided by Rose Ducharme
of what is actually done, and the need to examine the use and potential of the current
software in supporting this function.
Points to be checked on by Strod history of changes in plan enrollment (with
Ducharme), Bob Beckwitt's approval of prior changes to his section, figures in last year's
survey
Strod made a motion to approve the report, with minor changes resulting from points to
be checked. Seconded by Richard Dougherty, unanimously approved.
Thanks were given to all for their hard work.
Minutes were summarized by Strod and unanimously approved.
Motion to adjourn made by Strod, seconded by Roemer, unanimously approved.
Adjourned at 8 5 5 am.