IBI/Conference Board Health and Productivity Forum

07:30 AM - 08:00 AM ET

Continental Breakfast

08:00 AM - 08:15 AM ET

Welcome & Opening Remarks

08:15 AM - 09:15 AM ET

Unpaid Caregiving and Health and Productivity at Work: The Good, the Bad, and the OPPORTUNITY

43% of us are serving as unpaid caregivers. 70% of us have at least one mental health impact. How we support this population could make the difference between an engaged, loyal, and productive workforce, and a mad dash to the door. We live and work in a care economy. That care is having a direct impact on our top and bottom line – in good, and not-so-good ways.

08:35 AM - 09:15 AM ET

Circumnavigating the Vicious Weight Management-Mental Health Cycle: Reversing the Mental Health Impact on Your Population

The employee demand for GLP-1s is undeniable, yet organizations continue to grapple with uncertainty when it comes to their evaluation and implementation. Meanwhile, the mental health toll for employees struggling to achieve their ever-elusive healthy weight goals is on the rise. In this candid and insightful conversation, we delve into the complex relationship between population weight management and mental health. Join us as we explore the pivotal role that mental health plays in the journey to lasting weight loss. Discover the hidden barriers employees face, both physically and mentally, and gain valuable insights into effective strategies for supporting their holistic wellbeing.

09:35 AM - 10:15 AM ET

What Really Drives Employee Experience on Leave and Disability Programs and Brings the Most Value?

In this session, employers will learn about strategies to improve employee experience by utilizing data, creating delivery solutions, and measuring the results of the efforts. Both Stanford University and Meta have designed approaches to provide white glove service for their employees taking leave while partnering with their outsourced vendors. Data is key when making decisions on how to create program improvement, assess vendor integration points, and drive employee satisfaction. The panel will share how they started their journey, bumps along the way, and where they are today.

Shauna Bryngelson, National LAD - Absence, Innovation and Growth Leader, Mercer

Ryan Green, Life @ Program Manager - Time Away & Well-being, Meta

Grace Hunt, Account Executive, Lincoln Financial Group

Reggie Johnson, Director, University HR Service Team/Disability Leaves Service Team, Stanford University

09:35 AM - 10:15 AM ET

Asleep At the Wheel or Under Control? Benefits Leaders Share Surprising Truths About Your GLP-1 Strategy

The surge in GLP-1 popularity and utilization is translating into surging Rx costs for employers. The industry is buzzing with new strategies, studies and claims as they work to contain costs while providing appropriate access. But there are 3 big things we AREN’T talking about with GLP-1s. Join senior benefit leaders for a frank discussion on the hidden pitfalls of various utilization management strategies, the health equity impact of GLP-1s and why you need a partner focused on deprescription to drive measurable and sustainable change.

Brooke Banet, Health and Wellbeing Leader, Trilogy Health Services

Riley Thornton, Benefits Consultant, Corning Incorporated

09:35 AM - 10:15 AM ET

Increasing Access and Decreasing Costs: A Layered Approach to Employee Mental Health

Hear a large employer unveil the story of how recognizing key workforce attitudes plays a pivotal role in empowering leaders to prioritize mental health within their teams and organizations. Through the lens of their journey, this session delves into practical strategies to elevate your leadership approach, provide the appropriate level of mental health care to your organization, and ultimately sow the seeds of wellbeing throughout the organization.

Shanda Brown, Director, Total Rewards & HR Operations, Sikich

Janette Munoz, Director, Talent Development & Experience, Headspace

09:35 AM - 10:15 AM ET

Case Study: Unveiling the Key Financial and Clinical Outcomes of Collaborative Alliances

Alliant Insurance Services, Inc. (Alliant) has enjoyed a 10-year partnership with Sedgwick Claims Management, Inc. (Sedgwick) in their benefits and health and wellbeing consulting. Sedgwick’s benefits goals and objectives have focused on critically evaluating and monitoring their health plan and determining where there are continued opportunities in addressing certain health behaviors or condition categories. As such, over the years they have introduced multiple point solution programs to improve lagging health indicators and clinical care quality metrics observed within the Alliant Analytics platform across their workforce. This session will present the methodology of this case study and showcase how Sedgwick was able to measure and monitor their Teladoc Health benefit to support diabetes management.

April Bettencourt, VP of Global Employee Benefits, Vision Service Plan

Mary Tinebra, Chief Commercial Officer, Inflection

10:15 AM - 10:45 AM ET

Refreshment Break

Hosted by: MetLife

10:45 AM - 11:20 AM ET

Optimizing Worker Availability: Integrated Management of Health, Safety, Absence and Productivity

Company performance is strongly dependent on a workforce that is optimally staffed and fully productive. Every day, workers experience events and challenges that interfere with work, such as illness, injury, burnout, training, or family and caregiving responsibilities. In this session, WorkPartners and Whirlpool will illustrate how an integrated data platform reveals connections between seemingly separate functions, suggests innovative interventions, and allows more comprehensive evaluation of their impact. Whirlpool will provide examples of how they’ve used an integrated platform to identify unique workforce availability solutions for specific locations.

10:45 AM - 11:20 AM ET

How to Choose a Fertility Benefit: Personalized Plans for Every Employee and Every Journey

Fertility benefits have become increasingly popular. They should provide comprehensive support and access to care for maternity through menopause — and pre-pregnancy through parenting. Employers should seek out products that cover all journeys and that also offer personalized care plans developed by vetted medical experts. Finally, employers will also want to prioritize inclusive solutions that provide culturally competent care. During this fireside chat, you will learn more about choosing a benefit and how it will help with recruiting and retention.

10:45 AM - 11:20 AM ET

The Habit of Health Care: Where’s the Motivation?

Making (and keeping) your employees healthy is a matter of action and habit. But despite your best efforts as an employer, wellbeing has a critical flaw: it isn’t engaging. Until now. Attend this session and dive into the critical aspects of behavior change in health care and why consumer-grade applications from outside of health care can drive differentiated results for your employees.

11:40 AM - 12:20 PM ET

Mental Health: Taking a Look Back in Order to Create a Better Program Today

As behavioral health claims continue to increase, employers need to be adaptive in their benefit plan designs as it relates to mental health claims. In partnership with NOAH (Neighborhood Outreach Access to Health), we will provide recommendations for employers to consider as they begin to design their benefit plans looking at potential changes to MHPAEA (Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act), continued increase in states that provide Paid Family Medical Leave programs, and how employers will work with their disability, medical and pharmacy carriers to create a program that can balance the changing landscape.

11:40 AM - 12:20 PM ET

Protecting Hearts and Budgets: GLP-1s and Cardiovascular Disease

Research has demonstrated that GLP-1s reduce risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD), the leading cause of death, as well as a top contributor to absenteeism and lost productivity. But medication alone is not the cure-all. In many head-to-head comparisons, outcomes like blood pressure reduction, weight loss, and cholesterol reduction are greater in those following a behavioral intervention vs. taking medication alone. Providing members with the tools to change their behaviors is vital for long-lasting results. During this session you’ll learn how a simple, cost-effective digital heart health solution – alongside effective medication management – improved clinical outcomes and drove cost savings.

11:40 AM - 12:20 PM ET

The ROI of Better Care: Building Comprehensive Women’s and Family Health Benefits

Traditional health care doesn’t adequately support women’s and family health. Employers have expanded their benefits to fill these gaps in care, but employees often struggle to navigate between disjointed solutions. A lack of comprehensive benefits impacts both employees’ wellbeing and your company’s success. In this session, discover how streamlined women's and family health benefits can empower employees along their reproductive health journey and improve productivity in the workplace.

11:40 AM - 12:20 PM ET

Team Koch: Engaging Data and Design Thinking Drive Employee Wellbeing

Koch Companies, a transportation organization, covers 1,700 members with their self-insured plan. More than 70% of the 1,000 employees drive a truck so work away from home several weeks at a time. After an initial review, clinicians uncovered much higher-than-expected rates of diabetes, hypertension, coronary artery disease, sleep apnea, lung disease, depression, and musculoskeletal disease amongst drivers. Koch will share insights and strategy to address rising medical/pharmacy trends and the related productivity impacts.

01:40 PM - 02:20 PM ET

Helping Employees Around the Globe Build Families

If you think creating a family forming benefit in the US is complicated, imagine trying to create an equitable approach across 90 countries. In this session, a large employer will share their journey to create a family forming strategy focused on global equity of benefits. Learn the keys to a successful approach including benchmarking of existing family forming policies, programs, and benefits across multiple countries, completing a gap analysis against best practices, conducting an RFP and exploring fronting partners to optimize financing.

02:40 PM - 03:20 PM ET

How Employers Are Using Next Generation Technology to Maximize the Impact of Benefit Budgets

As the workforce diversifies, it’s becoming increasingly challenging to anticipate and address varying needs. Each year seems to bring a new priority for companies to address with dwindling budgets: wellbeing, inclusion, employee engagement, mental health, etc. Benefits leaders are inundated with pricey point solutions that become stale within a year. Hear from a large employer about how they leveraged next generation technology to flip the dated benefits point solution model upside down, maximizing their benefits budget while increasing program usage and employee satisfaction.

02:40 PM - 03:20 PM ET

Strategies for Addressing Low Cancer Screening Adherence

Despite the crucial role of cancer screenings in early detection and treatment, low adherence rates pose significant challenges. In addition, only four single-cancer screenings are currently recommended by the US Preventative Task Force, leaving the population vulnerable to cancers that go unscreened, which results in ~70% of cancer deaths. The financial implications of late-stage cancer further underscore the urgency of improving screening adherence. Metastatic cancer accounts for over half of employers' total direct cancer spend, averaging over $90,000 per impacted employee per year. This starkly contrasts with the significantly lower costs of treating cancers caught at stage 1, highlighting the importance of early detection. In this session, you’ll learn about successful strategies employers are using to enhance screening adherence, actionable approaches to drive early detection, mitigate financial risks, and optimize outcomes for employees and employers.

02:40 PM - 03:20 PM ET

Bridging the Gap: How Health Care Navigation Creates a Healthier, More Equitable Future for Everyone

In today's diverse workforce, achieving health equity is more than just a goal — it's a moral imperative. Join us as we explore the transformative power of health care navigation in fostering collaboration between employers, providers and payers to address health disparities among diverse employee demographics. In this session, we'll delve into real-life stories and case studies showcasing how health care navigation facilitates partnerships between employers, health care providers, and even community organizations. From breaking down barriers to access and promoting care to addressing social determinants of health, health care navigation is empowering individuals to navigate complex health care systems and access the care they need.

02:40 PM - 03:20 PM ET

Transforming Taboos, Enhancing Workplace Productivity: Menopause as a Leadership Opportunity in the Executive Suite

This session tackles the often-overlooked challenge of menopause in the workplace, exploring its significant impact on women’s careers and the broader economic implications. With the US economy facing a $26.6 billion hit due to menopause-related issues, the need for organizations to offer tailored support has become mission-critical. This discussion aims to break the silence on menopause, presenting actionable strategies for leadership to create a more supportive and inclusive environment. By addressing menopause openly, businesses can drive better outcomes for their employees and, in turn, enhance overall workplace productivity and business performance.

03:50 PM - 05:00 PM ET

Vendor Showcase

Join us for a fun and lively interaction with 8 innovative vendors. Each will have 3 minutes to pitch their product or service with Q&A, cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and networking following the pitches.

05:00 PM - 06:00 PM ET

Cocktail Reception

08:30 AM - 09:10 AM ET

The Full Dimensions of Workforce Health and Productivity

This session will address these critical issues as they cut across all programs in the value equation, including the interrelationships among four key topic areas: health and wellbeing, medical and pharmacy plan design and care, absence, disability and productivity and data, metrics and reporting.

09:25 AM - 10:05 AM ET

Sleep: The Often Overlooked but Critical Intervention Strategy for Mental Health

Did you know 16% of your employees with a mental health disorder also have a sleep disorder? Poor sleep exacerbates mental health issues and vice versa. With the profound impact sleep and mental health have on whole person health, it's time to wake up to sleep as an incredibly powerful intervention strategy. Learn how a coordinated sleep care management plan drives superior health outcomes, cost savings and workplace productivity while decreasing absenteeism.

09:25 AM - 10:05 AM ET

The Gold Standard: Achieving Optimal Outcomes in Cancer Care

Cancer is one of the most common and costly workforce health problems and is the top health care cost driver for employers, which can often greatly impact employees' lives. Nearly a quarter of organization’s total health care costs go toward cancer treatment. Employers are looking to implement strategies in their health and wellbeing programs to address the rising cost of health care and prevalence of diseases such as cancer. Join our session to hear directly from the California Professional Firefighters about the impact of these approaches, how to innovate for equitable and effective outcomes in cancer, and strategies to contain ever rising health care costs.

10:20 AM - 11:00 AM ET

Rethinking Wellbeing Benefits: Using Plan Design to Democratize Vision Care

Vision care isn't always the first thing people think about when you talk to them about benefits, but as we have increased our screen time as a society, vision care has quickly become an essential element to ensuring wellbeing and productivity. Learn how a large employer took a creative approach to their 2023 vision care offerings to better meet the needs of their employees and help employees significantly reduce out of pocket costs while increasing overall satisfaction with this benefit.

10:20 AM - 11:00 AM ET

GI Disease Is the Next Epidemic

One in four Americans suffer from digestive health issues that are accompanied by uncomfortable and sometimes debilitating symptoms. These issues cost a jaw-dropping $136 billion each year, which is more than heart disease, mental health, and trauma. The cost for employers is massive, too. Employees with GI issues are estimated to lose 14 hours of productivity per week and miss 13 workdays yearly. Join this session and learn how you can reduce claims and absenteeism related to GI issues, plan effectively to address this top driver of illness-related lost productivity and better understand the impact of absence due to GI issues on your business.

11:00 AM - 11:20 AM ET

Refreshment Break

Hosted by: MetLife

11:35 AM - 12:05 PM ET

Hiding in Plain Sight: Addressing the Second Leading Cause of Disability - Migraines in the Workplace

In this session we’ll reveal how to address the hidden cost of migraines in the workplace with evidence-based solutions and resources. Migraines affect 1 in 6 employees, and 1 in 4 middle aged women. Despite its prevalence, migraines remain highly stigmatized in workplace settings. In this session, employers will learn how they can better support employees living and working with migraines through more informed conversations with employees, encouraging a doctor visit or cost-effective accommodations.

12:15 PM - 12:30 PM ET

Conference Wrap - Up & Prizes

Recapping key conference topics and themes, this wrap-up session will bring major conference takeaways to life, providing you with a summary of all key-takeaways as well as a chance to win prizes.
WHOM YOU WILL MEET
• Corporate executives from:
• Benefits
• Human Resources
• Health Care
• Organizational Development
• Total Rewards
• Talent Management
• Wellness