Employee Health Care Conference - San Diego

07:15 AM - 08:00 AM ET

Networking Continental Breakfast

Hosted by: AccessHope and Vori Health

08:00 AM - 08:15 AM ET

Welcome and Opening Remarks

WTW leaders will discuss the importance of finding focus in employers' health care programs.

Eric McMurray, Global Head of Health and Benefits, WTW

Debby Moorman, Health & Benefits North America Leader, WTW

Cecile Chang, Health & Benefits Global Commercialization Leader, WTW

08:15 AM - 09:15 AM ET

Access the Right Care - Meeting the Needs of Diverse Workforces

Providing access to timely, affordable clinically-appropriate health care is a difficult challenge for most employers, especially considering the needs and preferences of a diverse workforce. Hear how leading employers are facilitating access through new technologies and strategies that enable members to get the right care and a top-notch experience.

Chris DeCou, Senior Manager, Global Behavioral Health, Amazon

Rachelle Taylor, Benefits Leader, Cisco Systems Inc.

09:15 AM - 09:55 AM ET

Has Our Thinking on Benefits Flexibility Changed to Ensure a Minimum Standard is Met for Employees?

Are their lessons to be learned over the last few years in regards to some minimums and standards of benefits and care we want to offer employees? What does that look like and how do we create affordable and sustainable benefits packages around the globe. Are there areas that play crucial roles as part of the broader Total Rewards strategy going forward?

Shruti Krishnamurthy, Director - Integrated & Global Solutions, WTW

Jack Liu, Senior Manager, International Benefits & Retirement Plan, Eaton

09:15 AM - 09:55 AM ET

Vendor Ecosystem - How to Create and Manage a Highly-functioning Vendor Ecosystem to Meet Your Benefit Goals and Deliver a Seamless Employee Experience

With evolving employee and client needs and innovation in the point solution market, benefits teams are managing an average of 10 or more direct health and wellbeing vendor relationships. Join this session to hear more about how employers are managing their vendor ecosystem and creating a personalized employee experience leveraging navigation solutions. This discussion will highlight best practices in multiple areas such as evaluation and measurement, employee experience, and vendor integration.

Christopher Ballard, Vice President, Total Rewards & Human Resources Services, UGI Corporation

Kaitlin O’Sullivan, Director, WTW

09:30 AM - 10:10 AM ET

Practice What You Teach: Driving Better Health Equity with Your Benefits Experience

Health equity isn't just a buzzword -- it's the right thing to do and it creates a healthier, happier future for everyone. In this session, you'll learn how the largest consortium of school districts in the US practices what they teach by using their benefits to drive better health equity.

Nicole Henry, Director of Benefits, Self-Insured Schools of California (SISC)

Gretchen Zimmerman, Head of Cardiometabolic Care and Prescribing, Vida Health

Kevin Knight, Chief Marketing Officer, Vida Health

09:30 AM - 10:10 AM ET

Mental Health Strategy: New Frontiers

With an increased focus on mental wellbeing since the onset of the COVID pandemic, employers have been seeking ways to improve access to mental health services while enhancing the patient experience. Hear Intuit and Voya share their lessons learned and forward-looking strategies and plans for this essential piece of their overall wellbeing program.

Kim Gramm, Senior Benefits Manager, Intuit, Inc.

Carole Mendoza, VP, Benefits, Voya Financial

09:30 AM - 10:10 AM ET

Health Equity: The Role of the Employer

Health equity means that everyone has the opportunity to attain their highest level of health. Learn about the state of health equity in the US and the role employers can play in removing barriers to access and affordability that can impact health outcomes. We'll hear about the unique partnership approach and progress made by JetBlue who started down a path in 2021 to align benefits with their diversity equity and inclusion goals and build equitable health and wellness benefits for all Crewmembers.

Kristen Brown, Director of Total Rewards, JetBlue Airways

Vindell Washington, Chief Clinical Officer, Verily

09:30 AM - 10:10 AM ET

How Can Value-Based Benefits Deliver Impact for Employers?

Employers are looking to value-based care solutions to align quality and outcomes - and as a result, realizing a healthier, supported workforce at a lower cost. Join us to learn about how value-based care goes beyond how providers are paid and hear from a leading employer on how they are leveraging value-based care to deliver superior outcomes and a world-class experience.

Julie Stadlbauer, Chief Business Development Officer, Progyny

Maria Dawson, Sr Manager, Benefits, Illumina, Inc.

Justen Johnson, Manager, Human Resources, Detroit Pistons

09:30 AM - 10:10 AM ET

The Cost Crunch: How to Do More with Less . . . Again

Employees want a more personalized benefits experience and greater options. At the same time, organizations are intensely focused on cost management. So how do you effectively bring it all together? Experienced HR/benefits pros will share the tools, metrics, and methods they're using to clearly identify employee-preferred benefits, extract maximum value from solutions, and justify the expenses.

Shawn Shepherd, Benefits and Wellbeing Hub Lead, U.S. Operations, American Honda Motor Company

Janelle Rosales-Beverlin, Sr. Manager of Global Benefits and Wellbeing, TTEC

Kristen Wheeler, Sr. VP, Member Engagement, Quantum Health, Inc.

09:30 AM - 10:10 AM ET

Transforming the Care Journey: The Power of Data-Driven Virtual Primary Care

Evolving consumer expectations and rising costs have led to a reimagining of care delivery. Hear from employers and industry experts on how a hybrid care approach has resulted in more optimized experiences. We will also share trends on virtual primary care and how a unified, virtual whole-person care strategy improves outcomes - improving access to convenient, quality care and lowering costs.

Karen McCrarey, Vice President, Wellness & Life Mgmt., Bank of America

Kristen Moody, Chief Client Officer – USGH, Teladoc Health

Jon Fisher, Head of New Business, Teladoc Health

09:30 AM - 10:10 AM ET

The Future of Health Is Highly Data-Driven, Personalized & Equitable

Underserved communities have a harder time accessing high-quality health care and face worse health outcomes on average than white patients. Health disparities like these are highly entrenched, but not impossible to fix. Join this session and learn how the combination of innovative technology, customized treatment that recognizes individual lifestyles and challenges - when combined with good data and clinical practice - can drive better results for all, including historically vulnerable populations.

Rich Krutsch, Vice President, People Services, ArcBest

Vijay Yanamadala, Chief Medical Officer, SWORD Health

10:10 AM - 10:40 AM ET

Networking Refreshment Break

Hosted by: Paytient and VSP Vision Care

10:10 AM - 10:50 AM ET

How to Leverage Biosimilars into the Specialty Benefits Strategy

Pharmacy is the most widely-used benefit, accounting for roughly a quarter of total healthcare cost. Yet, employers still struggle with how to evaluate trend drivers, especially specialty medications. Join us to hear how two leading employers tackle specialty and biosimilar pharmacy challenges to meet the need of employees and effectively manage costs.

Jon Schloemer, Senior Consultant, Health and Welfare Plans North America, Cargill

10:10 AM - 10:50 AM ET

How to Leverage Biosilimiars into the Specialty Benefits Strategy

Pharmacy is the most widely-used benefit, accounting for roughly a quarter of total healthcare cost. Yet, employers still struggle with how to evaluate trend drivers, especially specialty medications. Join us to hear how two leading employers tackle specialty and biosimilar pharmacy challenges to meet the need of employees and effectively manage costs.

Jon Schloemer, Senior Consultant, Health and Welfare Plans North America, Cargill

10:40 AM - 12:42 PM ET

Improving Mental Health Access - Where Are We Now in 2023?

Supporting mental health is a journey. Since the start of the pandemic, the focus on helping employees with their mental health has become a top priority for employers. From Abbvie’s Family Care Navigator to Amazon’s holistic approach to mental health benefits, this session will provide an overview of the improvements these companies have made to their support and wellbeing programs.

Dre Bullock, Director, Health & Welfare Benefits, AbbVie

Chris DeCou, Senior Manager, Global Behavioral Health, Amazon

10:40 AM - 11:20 AM ET

Listen Up! Gathering the Voice of the Employee to Inform Strategies

It&rquo;s no surprise that most organizations are making the employee experience (EX) a top priority. But the organizations that do it well are doubling down on listening to their employees to understand their needs, preferences and challenges. Hear how Cigna and Labcorp captured employee perspectives on benefits-related topics such as high-cost claims and comorbidities to shape their benefits offering and engagement strategy.

Kathryn Rider, U.S. Director of Employee Benefits, CIGNA Corporation

Steven Wahlbrink, Associate Director, North America Benefits, LabCorp

10:40 AM - 11:20 AM ET

Innovation: The Secret to Driving Strong Employee Engagement and Improved Outcomes

Providing employees and their families with an expert medical opinion solution proved to have meaningful clinical impacts for one employer. Hear how its unique people-centric approach to benefits drove utilization, cost savings and a strong appreciation and satisfaction among employees.

Rich Krutsch, Vice President, People Services, ArcBest

Ross Caplet, VP, Client Management, Accolade

Tricia Schmidt, Sr Director, Sales, Accolade, Inc.

10:40 AM - 11:20 AM ET

Mental Wellbeing in the Moment: How One Employer Solved the Access Challenge By Bringing Services to the Workplace

With the needs and demands of medical professionals being more complex than they've ever been, learn how one large health system mobilized onsite counseling to provide their team members with in the moment support to get them feeling better at work. Hear how onsite programming and navigation enabled the delivery of personal, caring services for employees to improve access and engagement and reduce burnout.

Cara McNulty, President of Behavioral Health and Mental Well-being, CVS Health

Karen Frias, Sr. Manager of Well-being, Banner Health

10:40 AM - 11:20 AM ET

Combatting Vendor Fatigue: How Employers Can Harness Digital Health Innovation to Delight and Deliver for Their People

The pandemic brought a record-breaking $14 billion in digital health solution investment - employers must find ways to harness this innovation for their people. Learn the best approach to vetting solutions, installing turn-key access to the latest programs while ensuring robust engagement, and learning which moves the needle and drives value in terms of clinical outcomes and financial performance.

Ali Diab, CEO, Collective Health

Tammy Sun, Founder and CEO, Carrot Fertility

Sheila Krueger, Head of Global Benefits, Zoom Video Communications

David Ebersman, Co-Founder & CEO, Lyra Health

Courtney Stubblefield, ASA, MAAA, Senior Director, Health & Benefits, WTW

10:40 AM - 11:20 AM ET

From Population to Precision Health: A Whole Person Approach to Chronic Disease

Precision health is the future of health care where microbiome science, AI, and virtual care will significantly improve outcomes for conditions like diabetes, prediabetes, clinical obesity and other diseases. The session will provide insights on how that future is already becoming a reality and how a precision health model works with great results in the management of chronic disease and whole-person health. The benefits of the model, matched to individual biology and lifestyle, boost not only engagement and satisfaction, but clinical outcomes and compliance.

Christian Emory, Director of Benefits and Compensation, Harris Teeter

Kathleen Frey, Vice President, Client Excellence, AccessHope/City of Hope

Michele Arnette, Benefits Program Manager, Lumen

Mary Lou Morey, Director, Benefits and Wellness, Central Michigan University

10:40 AM - 11:20 AM ET

How to Create Benefits Parity Across Your Entire Workforce Without Breaking the Bank

The tailwinds of the pandemic continue to accelerate the adoption of workplace fertility and family-building benefits. While the tenets of accessibility, equity, and talent retention remain true, today’s leading employers measure the value of a comprehensive family-building benefits program through a new lens: cost savings. Pixar shares how their fertility benefits yield measurable savings, while meeting the needs of its diverse workforce. You’ll walk away with the building blocks on how to create a benefits program that meets the needs of your entire employee population and a checklist on how to implement a program that saves money for your organization.

Luke Morgan, Head of Total Rewards & People Operations, Pixar Animation Studios

Fahimeh Sasan, Founding Physician and Chief Innovation Officer, Kindbody

11:20 AM - 12:00 PM ET

Emerging Trends - Preparing for What's Coming Next

How will social determinants of health, climate/environment, innovations in pharmacogenomics and genetic testing, and other hot topics of today impact your health care program? And what new topics will be on the top of your list tomorrow? Join our panel of WTW experts as they share their insights on coming trends and how employers can respond to their accompanying challenges.

Siu Po Becker, Senior Director, Health, Equity & Wellbeing Leader, WTW

Drew Hodgson, Senior Director - Health and Benefits, WTW

Olivia Brandt, Director - Health and Benefits, WTW

11:35 AM - 12:15 PM ET

The Evolving Role of Benefits in Reinforcing DEI and ESG Commitments

DEI is being woven into everything these employers do. It is critical for attraction, retention, and engagement as employees expect their employer to demonstrate a clear commitment to DEI, wellbeing and the connection to ESG. Hear how these employers launched initiatives to enhance their benefits programs’ and communications’ support of their organization’s broader focus and values.

Brian Copeland, Director of Benefits, Fannie Mae

Jennifer Lewis, Managing Director, Total Rewards, KPMG

11:35 AM - 12:15 PM ET

Virtual Care - Developing a Virtual Care Strategy to Improve Access and Improve Health Equity

What is the next step in the evolution for virtual care? In this session, we'll hear Hearst and McDonald’s share the compelling ways in which virtual care makes health care more accessible for employees. These employers are finding targeted solutions that address mental health, connect virtual and in-person care, and meet the neeWQJNds of their diverse populations.

Brian Madine, Director, Global Total Rewards, McDonald's

Emily Brockett, Senior Manager, Health & Welfare Strategy, Hearst

11:35 AM - 12:15 PM ET

Get Control of Heart Health and Its Rising Costs

As benefits leaders focus on lowering claims costs in a challenging economy, heart health needs to be a key focal point. Heart disease is not only the leading cause of death, but also the most expensive chronic disease. Heart health also plays a key role in health equity; for example, women are up to 2x more likely to die from complications of a heart attack. This discussion will explore the top risk factors for heart disease – high cholesterol and high blood pressure – and provide strategies for plan sponsors to improve the heart health of their members, while decreasing their costs.

Ellen Frenis, Executive Director, HR Benefits, CVS Health

Sue Giordano, SVP, Client Experience, Hello Heart

11:35 AM - 12:15 PM ET

The Juggling Act is Over: Embracing a Comprehensive Approach to Health and Care

Employers are expected to provide solutions that target primary and chronic care, while keeping costs down - something that is easier said than done. Stop the juggling act of various point solutions and pivot to a comprehensive approach where experience, access, quality and cost are prioritized to benefit employers and employees alike.

11:35 AM - 12:15 PM ET

The Engagement Puzzle: Strategies to Help Build a Successful Wellbeing Program

A well-being program that meets your measures of success, does not have to be a fantasy. Discover how to develop success in your well-being program to increase engagement, improve population health all while maintaining a culture of health.

Tara Cox, MPH, RDN, Sr. HR Consultant LiveWELL, Atrium Health System

Erin Seaverson, Head of Research, WebMD Health Service Group, Inc.

11:35 AM - 12:15 PM ET

Why Flexible Fertility Health Care is Now a Critical Business Need - and How to Design the Right Program for You

Fertility and family-forming benefits are highly effective at retaining high quality talent and lowering health care costs — when done right. No two companies are the same, which is why flexibility is key to design the right program for your unique team. In this session, learn from senior benefits executives about how to leverage flexible plan designs, clinically rigorous programs, and exceptional member experiences to build differentiated business value.

Jane Bulcher, Director, Global Benefits, Abercrombie & Fitch Co.

Tammy Sun, Founder and CEO, Carrot Fertility

Mary Lasky, Director, Benefits, Accolade, Inc.

11:35 AM - 12:15 PM ET

How to Prioritize Mental Wellness with Your Workforce in Mind

Mental health support is not just a box to check, it's about centering your employees' wellbeing and raising the bar for what's possible. Join this session and learn how to build mental wellness programs centered around what matters most - your people. By reimagining mental wellness benefits with employees at the forefront, you can build a culture of support and address the mental health stigma head-on.

Sarah Bowe, VP, Customer Success, Spring Health

Robert Watson, SVP, Sales & Employer Strategy, Spring Health

Milt Ezzard, Vice President, Global Benefits, Activision Blizzard

Laura McMillan, Sr. Director, Benefits, Activision Blizzard

12:15 PM - 01:30 PM ET

Networking Luncheon

Hosted by: Maven

01:30 PM - 02:15 PM ET

Affordable Health Care - Not a Zero-sum Proposition

As the rates of health care cost increases and general inflation converge, employers are re-focusing on affordability. Learn how leading employers assess and manage health care costs both for their employees and the company itself. Our panelists will share approaches to evaluating and supporting employee health care affordability across different employee segments, with a special focus on lower-wage workers.

Kristen Strobel, Senior Director, Global Benefits, BD

Amy O'Neill, VP & Director, Health and Well-Being Strategy, Global Total Rewards, Benefits, Liberty Mutual Insurance

02:30 PM - 03:10 PM ET

Reigning in Costs for Cancer and Musculoskeletal Conditions

It's no secret that soaring health care costs are straining budgets and dramatically impacting the ability to build compelling benefits packages. As cancer and musculoskeletal conditions push costs even higher, it's more important than ever to find solutions that deliver both substantial savings and exceptional employee experiences. Learn how one employer reined in costs while delivering meaningful, life-altering care.

02:30 PM - 03:10 PM ET

How Employers Are Closing Health Equity Gaps in Diabetes and Obesity

With chronic disease disproportionately affecting racial and ethnic minorities, employers need new ways to close health equity gaps. Preliminary data shows novel virtual care models have the potential to close gaps among minorities and populations in the most deprived communities. Join this session for a real world look at the data and case studies from leading employers.

Kristy Lucksinger, Head of Global Benefits, JLL

Rebecca Bednarz, Sr. Director of Benefits, AutoZone

Jeff Stanley, Commercial Medical Director, Virta Health

02:30 PM - 03:10 PM ET

Lessons From the Frontlines: Innovating Wellbeing Engagement to Battle Burnout, Build Resilience

In the throes of the pandemic, one of Georgia's largest health systems embraced innovation to combat burnout and build resilience among its 24,000 essential workers. In this session, learn how Wellstar Health System implemented a multi-modal strategy to engage employees in their own well-being while better serving their patients.

Penny Ferrell, Executive Director, Employee Wellness & Work-Life Services, Wellstar Health System

Sarah Elliott, Manager, Employee Wellness, Wellstar Health System

Melinda Raymond, SVP Enterprise Sales, Sharecare

02:30 PM - 03:10 PM ET

Still Wondering how Health Care Data Drives Meaningful Actions and Outcomes? Look No Further

There's little need for the caterpillar to consume mounds of food if it doesn't transform into a butterfly. Similarly, it's useless to analyze benefits data and find insights if they don't lead to outcomes. Hear from leading employers who took action to impact the health care journey of their employees and learn how to transform your data into action.

Cheryl Bowen, Manager of Customer Success, Artemis Health

Sanjay Motwani, President, Artemis by Nomi Health

Linda Brady, Health Care Strategy and Policy, Boeing

02:30 PM - 03:10 PM ET

Reining in Costs for Cancer and Musculoskeletal Conditions

It's no secret that soaring health care costs are straining budgets and dramatically impacting the ability to build compelling benefits packages. As cancer and musculoskeletal conditions push costs even higher, it’s more important than ever to find solutions that deliver both substantial savings and exceptional employee experiences. Learn how one employer reined in costs while delivering meaningful, life-altering care.

Andrew Gregg, Vice President, Employee Benefits, Prudential Financial

Brent Nicholson, Chief Partnerships Officer, Carrum Health

02:30 PM - 03:10 PM ET

Tailored Care for Our Employee’s Needs – Leveraging Innovation to Drive a Sustainable Culture of Wellbeing

Understanding that wellness looks different for everyone, Wellstar, one of Georgia's largest integrated health systems, created a multi-faceted strategy connecting team members to the programs and resources most impactful to their wellbeing. 

Sarah Elliott, Manager, Employee Wellness, Wellstar Health System

Penny Ferrell, Executive Director, Employee Wellness & Work-Life Services, Wellstar Health System

Melinda Raymond, SVP Enterprise Sales, Sharecare

02:30 PM - 03:10 PM ET

Driving Youth Mental Health Equity Across a Diverse Workforce

Cost and access aren’t only the biggest barriers to quality mental health care for families in need – these issues drive inequitable health outcomes nationwide. Hear how Amazon closes equity gaps through access to affordable and quality specialized virtual care for working parents and families across their diverse and dispersed workforce.

Beth Rubin, Principal, Behavioral Health Solutions, Amazon

Haleigh Tebben, Chief Commercial Officer, Brightline

02:30 PM - 03:10 PM ET

Navigating the Sea of Point Solutions

The health and wellbeing point solutions available to us are endless and likely overwhelming! We strive to offer what we think our employees need most. But when our employees are faced with a few dozen options, how on earth do they decide which ones are right for them? Hear from an organization about how they landed on the "right" point solutions for their employees, and how they've had success engaging a tough-to-reach audience.

Katie Gausepohl, Director, Benefits & HR Service Center, NetJets Inc.

Kristin Charbeneau, Director, Benefits, General Dynamics – GDIT

02:30 PM - 03:10 PM ET

Personalized Benefits that Employees Value

As employers seek to attract and retain talent, they strive to deliver benefit programs that meet the varied needs of a diverse workforce. In this session, hear how leading employers are delivering personalized and highly valued benefits through a Lifestyle Spending Account – an inclusive, flexible benefit that meets employee needs and engages employees in their overall wellbeing.

Melinda Morimoto, Sr. Benefits Director, Genentech, Inc.

Scott Ramsay, Vice President, Employee Benefits, Prudential

03:10 PM - 03:50 PM ET

Networking Refreshment Break

Hosted by: Paytient and VSP

03:50 PM - 04:45 PM ET

Washington Update

A number of recent laws, regulations and judicial decisions are having a large impact on employer-sponsored health care. With a new Congress and a busy Supreme Court, you need to understand the latest developments and anticipate what changes are coming next. Jim Klein will boil down the essentials with his insider analysis and inimitable crowd-pleasing delivery.

Jim Klein, President, American Benefits Council

04:45 PM - 06:00 PM ET

Networking Cocktail Reception

Hosted by: 9amHealth, Anthem, Bank of America, Big Health, Diathrive Health, Evernorth Health Services, EyeMed, Health Equity, LearnLux, Navitus, Ochsner Health, Onduo by Verily, Quest Diagnostics.

07:15 AM - 08:00 AM ET

Networking Continental Breakfast

Hosted by: AccessHope and Vori Health

08:00 AM - 09:00 AM ET

Innovation in Action - How Early Adopters Balance Risk and Outcomes

Technology, science and record levels of investment are fueling a wave of innovation that promises to improve employer-sponsored health and wellbeing efforts. However, adopting early-stage solutions remains a challenge and achieving measurable results still prove elusive. Learn how leading organizations and venture capital investors evaluate early-stage companies to balance risk, reward and employee experience and make successful bets on the future.

Shawna Oliver, AVP, Head of Global Benefits & Wellness, John Hancock

Chirag Shah, Partner, Define Ventures

Marco Diaz, SVP, Global Head of Benefits, NewsCorp

09:15 AM - 09:55 AM ET

Cut Costs, Not Culture: A Fireside Chat

To attract and retain the best talent, a winning culture is essential to survival, but when faced with economic uncertainties CHROs often face tough choices. Save or invest? Satisfy shareholders or cater to employees? The fireside chat between your peers and experts will discuss how to create a culture that embeds wellbeing, mental health and diversity, while getting c-suite buy-in.

Lorna Borenstein, CEO and Founder, Grokker

Jyoti Chopra, CHRO, MGM Resorts International

09:15 AM - 09:55 AM ET

Maximizing Engagement with a Streamlined Approach to Benefits

Explore how to bring your benefits solutions together to create an impactful, data-driven strategy that effectively enhances employees' overall wellbeing.

Jon Van Cleve, Director, Benefits, Delek US Holdings, Inc.

Lisa Schwartzenburg, AVP of Human Resources Operations, Gonzaga University

J Wolfum, Executive Vice President, Sales, Health Advocate, Inc.

09:15 AM - 09:55 AM ET

Benefits Leader to Benefits Leader: Solving Today's Most Pressing HR Challenges

Join this panel discussion and learn how a health-promoting work culture can help battle today's top HR challenges. The expert panelists will address increasing employee engagement and commitment, attracting and retaining top talent and reducing the "great resignation" and "quiet quitting."

Brian Bloom, VP, Global Benefits & Mobility Operations, Korn Ferry International

Tatausha Webster, Director, Benefits, Williams-Sonoma, Inc.

Scott Floyd, Senior Director, People & Communities, Benefits,, Cisco Systems Inc.

Melissa Reilly, Chief Growth Officer, Behavioral Health, Evernorth

09:15 AM - 09:55 AM ET

The Evolving PBM Model: Rising Demand for Accountability, Predictability and Modern Technology

The future state of value-based care/contracting, precision medicine, and clear, predictable pricing is here. Stakeholders have new responsibilities due to the Consolidated Appropriations Act (CAA) and its disclosure and reporting requirements. During this session ecosystem stakeholders will detail their experience with a next-generation PBM solution and a clear, aligned financial framework that has created unprecedented value and member experience.

Kristin Begley, Chief Growth Officer, Capital Rx

Jeffrey Hogan, President, Upside Health Advisors

Julia Bryan, Manager, Associate Benefits, Subaru of Indiana Automotive

Bridget Mulvenna, Director, Pharmacy Programs, Erickson Senior Living

09:15 AM - 09:55 AM ET

Evolving Oncology Care and Management

Oncology is a key cost driver for employers - one expected to increase in the future. How can employers and providers ensure members receive appropriate care, when and how they need it, and manage rising costs of oncology care? Let's explore approaches to closing care gaps, cost management, and maximizing access

Tatjana Kolevska, Medical Director, Kaiser Permanente National Cancer Program

Mandy Lau, Sr. Director, Global Benefits, Adobe Inc.

10:10 AM - 10:50 AM ET

Break the One Step Forward, Two Steps Back Cycle of Wellbeing Programs

The prolonged emotional and physical stress many employees are feeling is taking a toll on businesses. Budgets have shrunk, and yet employee expectations and needs have grown. What's going to make the cut and generate the best results for your business? Hear how one tech giant tackled this challenge and moved its organization two steps forward.

Kristen Mank, Global Wellbeing Manager, HP Inc.

Laura Walmsley, EVP & GM, Employers, Virgin Pulse

10:10 AM - 10:50 AM ET

Increasing Affordability of Care and Health Equity for the Moments that Matter Most: Surgery and Cancer

Healthcare is filled with moments that matter. Major Surgery and cancer are one of those key moments. State Farm and AutoZone will speak to how they’ve been working hard to increase affordability and access to excellent care. The session will focus on a few key issues including: the importance of understanding and addressing access issues and the #1 barrier to care; affordability and what employers can do about it

Matthew Harmon, VP, Benefits, Compensation and HR Systems, AutoZone

Darcy Sementi, Manager Total Rewards Benefit, State Farm Insurance Companies

Dickon Waterfield, Chief Commercial Officer, Employer Direct Healthcare

10:10 AM - 10:50 AM ET

Challenging the Status Quo with a New Kind of Perk for Part-time Employees

McDonald's franchises are driven to be an employer of choice in a competitive labor market, so they don't shy away from challenging vendor partners to innovate. In this session you'll hear how McDonald's franchisees have elevated expectations of their partners to deliver perks that attract employees and reduce turnover while driving employee satisfaction, remove barriers to care by providing affordable health solutions to address physical and mental health needs, and improve productivity and employee health.

Dan Roalkvam, Senior Director Insurance, McDonald's Corporation

Nikole Benders-Hadi, Medical Director, Behavioral Health, Included Health

10:10 AM - 10:50 AM ET

Adolescent Mental Health Crisis

A recent CDC study indicates we have an accelerating mental health crisis among adolescents with more than 4 in 10 teens reporting that they feel persistently sad or hopeless and 1 in 5 have contemplated suicide. Please join us to learn how Levi Strauss has implemented changes to their policies and programs that have dramatically changed employee perspective and approach to help navigate this incredibly important challenge

Scilla Andreen, CEO & Co Founder, Indieflix

Yusra Benhalim, Senior National Medical Director, Optum Behavioral Health Solutions

Kathryn Farmer, Vice President Global Benefits, Levi Strauss & Co.

Andrew Clare, Vice President, Client Development, UnitedHealthcare National Accounts

10:10 AM - 10:50 AM ET

Improving Employee Mental Wellness: How Prioritizing Workforce Mental Health Leads to Meaningful and Measurable Results

More than ever companies must ensure employees and their dependents have access to high-quality mental health support that provides measurable results. Finding the right partner in mental health is essential. Join this session to hear employers share their story on how on the 360-degree view they took to find a partner in mental health that balanced cost, quality, outcomes, and the effects on the collective workforce.

Susan Wyatt, SVP of Customer Success, Lyra Health

Kristi Morrissey, Director, Benefits & Wellness, Niagara Bottling, LLC

Melinda Morimoto, Sr. Benefits Director, Genentech, Inc.

10:10 AM - 10:50 AM ET

Reimagining Cancer Prevention Through a Population Health Approach

As of 2022, cancer has become the #1 cost to employers’ health plans. It’s widely understood that prevention and regular screening can help catch cases before they worsen, in turn improving outcomes and reducing cost. But prevention is dramatically underutilized – more acutely now than ever before. During this session, you’ll hear how one employer addressed cancer prevention with a new strategy on engagement, risk identification, and personalized care guidance.

Jason Abrams, VP & GM, Enterprise, Color Health

Jennifer Chalupa, Benefits Manager, Everest Re Group, Ltd

10:50 AM - 11:20 AM ET

Networking Refreshment Break

Indigo Foyer & Terrace, Level 2 Hosted by: Paytient and VSP Vision Care

11:20 AM - 12:00 PM ET

From One-dimensional to Multifaceted: Understanding the Complete Story in Your Benefits Data with Integrated Analytics

Over the years, employers have relied on one-dimensional medical and Rx claims data to inform their benefits decisions. What if there's more to the story than Med/Rx data alone can tell you? Allstate will discuss how integrating insights from multiple data sources provides a more complete understanding of member experiences and utilization, leading to programs that contain costs and optimize health outcomes

Tracy Allie, HR Senior Manager/Good Life_ Energy For Life Benefits Design & Planning Team, Allstate Insurance Company

Jennifer Jones, Enterprise Practice Leader, Springbuk

11:20 AM - 12:00 PM ET

Do More with Less: How an LSA Can Deliver a More Meaningful Employee Experience

Learn how Genentech Roche built and rolled out their Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA) in order to simplify their benefits all while adding more flexibility for employees and gaining a competitive advantage in retaining and attracting the best talent.

Melinda Morimoto, Sr. Benefits Director, Genentech, Inc.

Kathleen Harris, Head of People, Level

Michon Caton, Reward Partner, Genentech Roche

11:20 AM - 12:00 PM ET

Lesson from Leadership: Mental Health Belongs in the Workplace

With an ever-present spotlight on prioritizing mental health, HR leaders are tasked with evolving company culture to create a psychologically safe environment that works for both the business and its employees. This session will delve into building a company culture that prioritizes mental health, executive responsibility to model work-life balance, and strategies to encourage employees to engage in their mental health.

Gyre Renwick, Chief Operating Officer, Modern Health

Karen Hoang, Sr. Manager, Benefits Programs, Gong

11:20 AM - 12:00 PM ET

Breaking Down Barriers to Substance Use Care that Works: Driving Change Through Substance Use Management

Revealing and solving for the dangerous hidden costs of addiction is an urgent call to action for employers looking to lower health care costs and boost employee health and productivity. In this session, we walk-through a real-life example from a top employer, revealing the myriad health conditions and astounding outcomes, cost-savings and ROI potential of an evidence-based, virtual clinic for substance use management.

Nicole Hannes, Sr. Benefits Manager, Phillips

Yusuf Sherwani, Co-Founder and CEO, Quit Genius

11:20 AM - 12:00 PM ET

Promoting Timely Interventions to Redefine Health Care Participation

Improving and sustaining healthy habits is only becoming more complex as employees experience fragmented and confusing health care and poor outcomes continue to impact both individuals and employers. Panelists in this session will share what they've learned about how behavioral health programs including personalized pathways, engaging challenges, and nudges that encourage participation in both primary and preventive care can transform health outcomes and reduce health care costs.

Laurie Ragusa, Benefits Manager, Human Resources, Karl Storz Endoscopy-America, Inc.

Tanya Little, Chief Commerical Officer, Vitality Group

11:20 AM - 12:00 PM ET

Redefining Benefits Strategies for a Family-first Workforce

Pressure has been mounting for employers to develop comprehensive and more unified support solutions for working families. This decade will mark a strategic shift, with companies looking for end-to-end solutions that drive organizational health and improved work outcomes. Learn about Genentech's whole family support programs that meet their diverse workforce where they’re at.

Joshua Freund, Senior Director of Benefits, Genentech Roche

Rupa Patel, Vice President, Strategic Alliances & Consulting Relations, Cleo

12:15 PM - 12:30 PM ET

Conference Wrap-Up

Recapping key conference topics and themes, this wrap-up session continues the tradition of lively discussion by bringing major conference takeaways to life with a few surprises and prizes for those in attendance.

Robyn Harmon, Director - Health, Equity & Wellbeing, WTW

scott Sylvester, Senior Director, Health and Benefits, WTW