Name: Employee Health Care Conference
Start: 2026-03-17 09:00:00.0
End: 2026-03-18 12:30:00.0
Location: New York Marriott Marquis

Current Agenda

Day 1
Day 2

Tuesday, March 17, 2026

08:00 AM - 08:30 AM ET

Welcome and Opening Remarks

Join us as we open the 2026 Health Care Conference with a bold call to action. Ignite Change. This energizing welcome session will … More

08:30 AM - 09:30 AM ET

Balancing the Spend: Reclaiming Value in Employee Benefits

In today’s cost-contained environment, employers are under increasing pressure to do more with less – without compromising the imp … More

09:50 AM - 10:30 AM ET

Measuring what Matters: Determining the Value of your Benefits…

Employers must ensure every dollar spent delivers measurable value. But what does “value” really mea … More

09:50 AM - 10:30 AM ET

Reallocating for Impact: Unlocking Value through Virtual Care,…

Employers are shifting away from expansion to optimization – reallocating benefit spend to drive gre … More

09:50 AM - 10:30 AM ET

The Benefits Experience Revolution: Designing Programs Through…

As employee expectations rise and budgets tighten, flexible benefits offer a scalable, future-ready … More

09:50 AM - 10:30 AM ET

Kids Are in Crisis: Are Your Benefits Ready?

Between Zoom calls and school drop-offs, working parents are facing an unprecedented surge in youth mental health challenges. Rising rates of complex … More

09:50 AM - 10:30 AM ET

From Episodic to Enduring: Reinventing Women’s Health with AI …

Women’s health is a lifelong journey, yet most benefits treat it as a series of isolated events—over … More

09:50 AM - 10:30 AM ET

A Major Shift in Health Care Delivery

Health care is at a turning point. Digital and in-person care can no longer operate in silos—and AI is already embedded in most ca … More

09:50 AM - 10:30 AM ET

Embedded Advocacy: Driving Engagement, Quality, and Cost Outco…

In this three-year case study, discover how JetBlue successfully reintegrated advocacy services with its medical carrier. Learn about the journey and … More

09:50 AM - 10:30 AM ET

The New PBM Fiduciary: What Transparency Really Requires in 2026

Selecting a pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) isn’t just a business decision—it’s a fiduciary responsibility. Yet hidden fees, misali … More

10:30 AM - 11:00 AM ET

Refreshment Break

11:00 AM - 11:40 AM ET

Creating More Value in Retirement Plans through Pooled Employe…

We will hear from clients about their experiences transitioning retirement plans governance and admi … More

11:00 AM - 11:40 AM ET

Rewriting the Script: Pharmacy Pricing Models and Rx Care Deli…

As pharmacy costs surge and transparency expectations rise, employers are rethinking how they contra … More

11:00 AM - 11:40 AM ET

The ROI You Can’t Ignore: Transforming Cardio Risk into Cost C…

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) remains one of the biggest drivers of employer health care costs—with overall costs projected to rise up to 10% through 2 … More

11:00 AM - 11:40 AM ET

From Complexity to Clarity: Empowering Workforce Health Throug…

Learn how a large employer is transforming how they tackle health care complexity. In this candid conversation, leaders will share how early, proactiv … More

11:00 AM - 11:40 AM ET

Inside Kohler’s Strategy for High-impact, Inclusive Family Hea…

Facing an estimated 9% increase in health care costs and evolving employee expectations, Kohler’s benefits team responded with a bold, unified care st … More

11:00 AM - 11:40 AM ET

Digital Member Onboarding

Plan sponsors struggle with how to maximize member engagement with their health plan. During this session, you’ll learn about a program that helps pla … More

11:00 AM - 11:40 AM ET

GLP-1s Broke My Budget – How We Recovered

As GLP-1 prescriptions surged, employers were forced to confront skyrocketing costs and questions about long-term sustainability. In this session, sen … More

11:00 AM - 11:40 AM ET

From One-Size-Fits-None to Personalized Support: Building a Sc…

Too often, employees struggle in silence because mental health support arrives late—or not at all. Traditional EAPs weren’t designed for today’s diver … More

11:40 AM - 12:40 PM ET

Luncheon

12:40 PM - 01:40 PM ET

De-risking your Plan: Strategies for a More Resilient Benefits…

As rising costs and regulatory pressures mount, organizations are rethinking how to protect their be … More

02:00 PM - 02:40 PM ET

Shifting the Risk: Strategic Levers with ICHRA, Captives and B…

As cost volatility becomes the norm, employers are rethinking how they finance and manage benefit ri … More

02:00 PM - 02:40 PM ET

Managing Pharmacy Risk: GLP-1s, Gene Therapies and the Future …

Pharmacy costs are now the fastest-growing component of employer health spend – driven by the explos … More

02:00 PM - 02:40 PM ET

The Employee Health Iceberg: When Financial Stress Hides Below…

Financial stress is often invisible—yet it drives burnout, absenteeism, and turnover. In this session, leading employers share how they uncovered the … More

02:00 PM - 02:40 PM ET

The Burnout Crisis: From Hidden Cost to Strategic Advantage

Burnout has moved beyond buzzword status—it’s now a business-critical risk. With 65% of employees reporting higher stress than five years ago, the imp … More

02:00 PM - 02:40 PM ET

Precision Navigation, Proven ROI: AI’s Impact on a Global Bene…

AI has become foundational to modern benefits strategy. This session details how a global, multi-ind … More

02:00 PM - 02:40 PM ET

Supporting Your Workforce Through Death in Service

A death in service can send shockwaves through an organization, affecting productivity, morale, and wellbeing. This session explores the practical and … More

02:00 PM - 02:40 PM ET

From Cafeteria to Clinical: How Food as Medicine Is Redefining…

As chronic disease costs soar, employers are turning to food-as-medicine strategies that deliver measurable ROI. This session explores how nutrition-f … More

02:00 PM - 02:40 PM ET

Policy as Catalyst: H.R. 1 and the Rise of Advanced Primary Ca…

With H.R. 1 reshaping health care incentives, employers have a unique opportunity to align benefit design with policy shifts while expanding access to … More

02:40 PM - 03:10 PM ET

Refreshment Break

03:10 PM - 03:50 PM ET

Guarding the Plan: De-risking through Governance and Fiduciary…

Scrutiny is rising on ERISA fiduciary standards for employer health benefit plans. Employers face mo … More

03:10 PM - 03:50 PM ET

Seeing Clearly: Managing Benefit Risk through Price Transparency

As fiduciary scrutiny intensifies and cost pressures mount, employers are turning to price transparency as a strategic lever to ma … More

03:10 PM - 03:50 PM ET

Who’s Watching Your Health Care Dollars? Tracking Every Claim …

For self-funded employers, every claim dollar is your responsibility — yet most lack visibility into … More

03:10 PM - 03:50 PM ET

From Nice-to-Have to Business Critical: The Rise of Personali…

“Personalized” is no longer a buzzword—it’s a business imperative. Employees want flexibility and choice, while CFOs demand cost-effectiveness and ROI … More

03:10 PM - 03:50 PM ET

From Cost Driver to Opportunity: Rethinking Chronic Conditions

Chronic conditions like diabetes, heart disease, and autoimmune disorders remain some of the largest cost drivers in employer-sponsored health plans—a … More

03:10 PM - 03:50 PM ET

The ROI of Empathy: How Phillips 66 Maximizes Benefits Through…

The pressure on benefits leaders is immense: control rising health care costs while maximizing employee well-being and driving real engagement. Relyin … More

03:10 PM - 03:50 PM ET

Rooted in Results: How Treating Obesity Changes Everything

The conversation around obesity care has been dominated by the rising cost of GLP-1s. But there’s more to the story. By addressing obesity—the root ca … More

03:10 PM - 03:50 PM ET

Building Recovery-Friendly Workplaces in the Face of a Quiet C…

Substance use often goes unseen at work—but its impact on health costs, safety, and productivity is undeniable. Forward-looking employers are moving f … More

03:10 PM - 03:50 PM ET

When ‘Fine’ Isn’t Fine: Spotting and Addressing Employee Distr…

04:05 PM - 05:15 PM ET

Washington Update

From Capitol Hill to the courts, the policy landscape for employer-sponsored benefits is shifting rapidly. This session will unpack the latest legisla … More

05:15 PM - 06:15 PM ET

Cocktail Reception

Wednesday, March 18, 2026

08:00 AM - 09:00 AM ET

Navigating the New Health Care Frontier: Emerging Trends in Su…

As health care continues to evolve, so does the member journey – from initial engagement to long-ter … More

09:15 AM - 09:55 AM ET

Form Meets Function: Blending Access, Experience and Value in …

As the health care landscape evolves, employers are reimagining how benefits are designed and delive … More

09:15 AM - 09:55 AM ET

Cracking the Global Benefits Cost Code

Global benefits costs continue to rise, driven by evolving medical trends, claims experience, and market dynamics. This session w … More

09:15 AM - 09:55 AM ET

Beyond Wellbeing: LSAs that Power Life, Work, and Everything I…

Employees want benefits that fit real life—not legacy perks. Lifestyle Spending Accounts (LSA) simplify everything by combining wellbeing, recognition … More

09:15 AM - 09:55 AM ET

Moving Beyond Navigation for Better Health and Care

Employees often have questions about their benefits but little clarity on where to start. Traditional navigation tools require people to know their de … More

09:15 AM - 09:55 AM ET

The Health Cost Albatross: Tackling Rising Costs While Improvi…

Eight in ten benefits leaders say rising health care costs are hurting business operations—and the trend shows no signs of slowing. The problem? Most … More

09:15 AM - 09:55 AM ET

Commitment to Better: Transforming the Employee Experience

Forward-thinking employers are reimagining health benefits to create a smoother, more supportive experience for their people. This panel explores how … More

09:15 AM - 09:55 AM ET

Transforming the Employee Experience Through Value-Based Speci…

Traditional fee-for-service models often increase costs without improving outcomes. In this session, … More

10:10 AM - 10:50 AM ET

Improving the Benefits Experience with Powerful and Personaliz…

Navigating and optimizing a wide array of benefits programs and point solutions is a persistent chal … More

10:10 AM - 10:50 AM ET

Beyond Claims: Connecting Data for a Complete View of Employee…

What if the key to reducing health care costs and improving employee well-being lies beyond medical … More

10:10 AM - 10:50 AM ET

Workplace Determinants of Health™: A New Blueprint for Employe…

What happens inside the workplace can impact health as much as food, housing, or access to care. This session explores Workplace Determinants of Healt … More

10:10 AM - 10:50 AM ET

Managing Costs Through an Integrated Benefits Approach

An effective benefits ecosystem should be seamless, intuitive, and engaging. Today, that means combining high-touch support with h … More

10:10 AM - 10:50 AM ET

Under Pressure: Refining Reproductive Health Benefits for Impa…

With health care costs climbing and employee demand increasing, employers are taking a hard look at their reproductive health benefits. This session e … More

10:10 AM - 10:50 AM ET

The Primary Care Pivot: Strategic Purchasing to Maximize Acces…

Primary care is the backbone of a high-performing health system—but traditional health plan options often limit its potential. Today, employers have m … More

10:10 AM - 10:50 AM ET

The Well-Being Multiplier: How Local Champions Fueled Systemwi…

What does it take to embed well-being into the DNA of a 50-hospital health system—without adding headcount? At AdventHealth, it began with data, inten … More

10:10 AM - 10:50 AM ET

The New Specialty COE: High-Touch, Low-Friction Care for Compl…

Specialty conditions such as Crohn’s, MS, and rheumatoid arthritis affect fewer than 2% of employees—but can drive more than 20% of total plan costs. … More

10:50 AM - 11:20 AM ET

Refreshment Break

11:20 AM - 12:00 PM ET

Right Care, Right Place, Right Price: Sysco’s and Genentech's …

When it comes to Centers of Excellence (COEs), many employers think, been there, done that. Traditional facility-based models often deliver low utiliz … More

11:20 AM - 12:00 PM ET

Addressing Hidden Costs That Derail Employee Financial Well-Be…

Employees can’t focus on long-term goals like retirement or debt reduction when everyday expenses constantly knock them off track. An unexpected vet b … More

11:20 AM - 12:00 PM ET

The Ripple Effect: The Overlooked Link Between Youth Mental He…

When a child struggles, the effects ripple through the household—often weighing heavily on working parents. These employees may physically show up to … More

11:20 AM - 12:00 PM ET

Leveraging Data and Evidence to Transform Care for Women and C…

Join Koch Industries’ benefits leader for an inside look at how evidence-based strategies are improving outcomes for women and children while reducing … More

11:20 AM - 12:00 PM ET

From Fragmented to Force Multiplier: Using Wellbeing to Align …

Many employers ask: “Our benefits strategy checks every box—so why aren’t we seeing the value?” The … More

11:20 AM - 12:00 PM ET

From Burnout to Buy-In: Building a Flexible Caregiving Strateg…

The impacts of today’s caregiving crisis continues to cost businesses millions in turnover, absenteeism, and disengagement from employees in every gen … More

11:30 AM - 12:00 PM ET

Igniting the Employee Experience in the Age of AI

AI can be a powerful partner in elevating the employee benefits experience – by supporting efficiencies, providing sophisticated d … More

11:41 AM - 11:41 AM ET

Turning Inoperability into Opportunity: Real-Time Insights Th…

As pharmacy costs climb and complexity grows, members need smarter support to make affordable choices. Leading employers are leveraging connected plat … More