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9:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EST) | Salon I & II 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM (EST) | Salon IV, V, VI 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM (EST) | Salon I & II 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM Moving beyond mental health issues of quality and access, this peer-to-peer conversation focuses on where we go from here to develop strategies that close care gaps. Reimagining the future of how we ensure equitable care contributes to a brighter future where goals for improving mental health are measured and met. Cristie Travis - HealthCareTN Dawn Brown - National Alliance on Mental Illness Andrea Dowdy - State of Tennessee; Benefits Administration Pamela Greenberg - Association for Behavioral Health and Wellness Gareen Hamalian, MD - Included Health Henry Harbin Clare Miller - Meta Rhonda Robinson Beale - UnitedHealth Group | Salon III 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM High and rising prescription drug costs bankrupt families, put financial strain on businesses, and drag down the US economy. PBMs play a significant behind-the-scenes role. Industry disruptors will equip employers and other plan sponsors with a blueprint and modelers to understand and navigate PBM relationships to strengthen negotiating and contracting capabilities. Cheryl Larson - Midwest Business Group on Health Joey Dizenhouse - HealthTrust Performance Group Renzo Luzzatti - US-Rx Care Cora Opsahl - Building Service 32BJ Health Funds Bob Zakrajsek - Navitus John O'Brien - National Pharmaceutical Council Alaro Bedoya - Federal Trade Commission Jeffrey Townsend - HealthCareTN | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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2:45 PM - 4:15 PM (EST) | Salon I & II 2:45 PM - 4:15 PM With a 4:1 ROI, investing in women’s health makes a remarkable difference for employees and employers/healthcare purchasers. It’s time to revolutionize women’s healthcare across all phases of life for every woman. Randa Deaton - Purchaser Business Group on Health Kim Kozeny - The Lactation Network Shelly Lanning - Visana Kathryn Schubert - Society for Women's Health Research Somi Javaid - HerMD | Salon III 2:45 PM - 4:15 PM With celebrities and social media influencers creating a buzz around costly GLP-1 drugs for weight loss, there’s a huge spike in demand. With a special focus on the new science of obesity and medication-assisted treatment, panelists will explore care and coverage complexities, with an eye toward medically appropriate care that addresses the epidemic of related chronic health conditions Scott Conard, MD - Converging Health David Hines - Metro Nashville Public Schools Chris Syverson - Nevada Business Group on Health Andrew Timcheck - Milliman Lydia Wang - Novo Nordisk David Bass - Intellihealth | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
4:15 PM - 4:30 PM (EST) | 4:15 PM - 4:30 PM | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM (EST) | Salon III 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM Emerging from the pandemic, the world of workplace health and employee expectations is forever changed. This distinguished group of leading voices from across the employer community will examine the trends and offer insight into executing high, medium and low priorities to ensure the healthy, equitable workplace and resilient workforce of the future. Michael Thompson - National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions Jessica Brooks-Woods - National Association of Benefits and Insurance Professionals (NABIP) James Gelfand, JD - The ERISA Industry Committee (ERIC) Karen Moseley - HERO - Health Enhancement Research Organization Ellen Kelsay - Business Group on Health Mark Wilson - HR Policy Association | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
5:30 PM - 6:45 PM (EST) | Salon IV, V, VI 5:30 PM - 6:45 PM | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
6:45 PM - 9:00 PM (EST) | Salon III 6:45 PM - 9:00 PM | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday, November 14, 2023 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
7:00 AM - 8:00 AM (EST) | Salon IV, V, VI 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
8:00 AM - 8:10 AM (EST) | Salon III 8:00 AM - 8:10 AM | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
8:10 AM - 8:55 AM (EST) | Salon III 8:10 AM - 8:55 AM World-class speaker Dr. Michelle Rozen, a.k.a., The Change Doctor, is among the most sought-after, action-oriented speakers on leadership, motivation and change. "Dr. Michelle is a true gem in the world of motivation. If you are lucky enough to hear her speak, the way you handle life, business, and other people will never be the same." | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
8:55 AM - 9:35 AM (EST) | Salon III 8:55 AM - 9:35 AM Ways employees’ expectations of their employer have changed post-pandemic and how employers are meeting these needs by utilizing health and wellbeing programs. Panelists representing a diverse group of employers will discuss topics, including: •How to balance competing business goals and employee expectations •New and improved ways to enhance healthcare access and promote the overall wellness of your population •The pivotal role of behavior change economics to engagement Tanya Little - Vitality Group Ashley Bacot - Rosen Hotels Andrew Gregg - Prudential Dr. Shawna Oliver - Manulife | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
9:35 AM - 10:05 AM (EST) | Salon IV, V, VI 9:35 AM - 10:05 AM | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
10:05 AM - 10:35 AM (EST) | Salon III 10:05 AM - 10:35 AM Award-winning journalist, Noam Levey, senior correspondent for KFF Health News, has reported on healthcare issues from more than three dozen states and four continents. Having won the prestigious NIHCM award for his series, “Inside America’s High-Deductible Revolution,” he will share details about how one employer is addressing America’s medical debt crisis, the extent of the problem, and just how far-reaching the impact on employees and their families has become. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
10:35 AM - 11:25 AM (EST) | Salon III 10:35 AM - 11:25 AM This provocative conversation with apree health’s CEO goes straight to the heart of how employers can be thinking about building systems of support for employees and their families to realize equitable, higher-quality, higher-value care. Combining technology, navigation, personalization, and advanced primary care is creating a brand-new value equation to meet the changing needs of the workforce. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
11:25 AM - 12:05 PM (EST) | Salon III 11:25 AM - 12:05 PM The WOW! of this year’s innovators is undeniable. From using psychedelics to manage trauma, to breakthrough surgical procedures, to influencing infant and early childhood mental health and development, these guest trailblazers are sure to inform and inspire. Listen to the 5-minute National Alliance 1:1 podcast with Linda Craib, AleaDx’s CEO. Marcus Capone - Tara Mind Saju Joseph, MD - Summit Specialty Physicians Linda Craib - Lorestry Dave Kerrigan - BenefitPitch | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
12:05 PM - 1:00 PM (EST) | Salon IV, V, VI 12:05 PM - 1:00 PM | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1:00 PM - 1:25 PM (EST) | Salon III 1:00 PM - 1:25 PM | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1:25 PM - 1:45 PM (EST) | Salon III 1:25 PM - 1:45 PM I M Human is creating a new approach for organizations to support the mental and emotional wellbeing of employees, honoring the reality that every life moment — the highs and the lows — is an opportunity for growth. Mentally happier and emotionally healthier employees lead to higher sustainable levels of organizational performance. Gain a clear understanding of how best to tip organizational culture toward excellence. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1:45 PM - 2:35 PM (EST) | Salon III 1:45 PM - 2:35 PM New data transparency reinforces what we have long known: Hospital prices are out of control, and we can’t rely on health systems and health plans to course correct. Esteemed experts will go beyond challenging to shattering the status quo of indefensible hospital prices, charting the course from revenue focus to value alignment for American families and businesses. David Johnson - 4sight Health Gloria Sachdev - Employers' Forum of Indiana Paul Kussrow - Amedisys Home Health and Hospice Care Julie Murchinson - Transformation Capital | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2:35 PM - 2:55 PM (EST) | Salon III 2:35 PM - 2:55 PM In this second Innovator Showcase, emerging workplace health solutions are sure to impress. From matching vendor solutions to unique organizational needs, to accessible biologic medicines, to connecting families with lactation support, to technology-enabled movement as musculoskeletal medicine, the diversity and depth of these innovators is remarkable. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
3:00 PM - 3:25 PM (EST) | Salon IV, V, VI 3:00 PM - 3:25 PM | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
3:30 PM - 4:25 PM (EST) | Salon I 3:30 PM - 4:25 PM Preventable chronic conditions are a major contributor to the cost of health insurance premiums and employee medical claims. Just the top five chronic diseases/risk factors cost US employers a staggering $36.4B a year because of employees missing work. Real-time solutions and case studies will illustrate how a healthier workforce leads to lower direct and indirect costs and healthier, fully present employees. Amanda Green - National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions Dan Shields - Ochsner Connected Health Scott Vold - Renalogic Mark Cunningham-Hill - Northeast Business Group on Health James Mansi - Moderna | Salon III 3:30 PM - 4:25 PM Hypertension (HTN) affects nearly 50% of working-age adults and dramatically increases morbidity and costs. From a health equity perspective, HTN disproportionately affects people from disadvantaged communities. It is imperative that employers implement appropriate strategies to prevent, identify and manage HTN. Panelists will share current strategies and approaches to support effective HTN management. Neil Goldfarb - Greater Philadelphia Business Coalition on Health Michele Bildner - CDC Foundation Annie Fitzgerald - St. Louis Area Business Health Coalition Meg Guerin-Calvert - FTI Consulting Center for Healthcare Economics and Policy Diane Kolack - CDC Foundation | Salon II 3:30 PM - 4:25 PM As employers assess their current approaches to prevention, there’s a need to rethink how to best engage an organization’s workforce and their families in order to improve quality of care along with safety, health & wellbeing. This session will highlight key initiatives and approaches. Phil Belcher - HealthCareTN Ginger Miller - Utz Quality Foods LLC Michele Proscia - Pfizer Bruce Sherman - North Carolina Business Coalition on Health | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
4:30 PM - 5:25 PM (EST) | Salon I 4:30 PM - 5:25 PM The private sector is bringing new expertise and momentum to an effort we once thought impossible – the end of the HIV epidemic in the U.S. No single company can do this alone. It’s going to take leaders across industries to help get us there. By working together, employers can accelerate progress toward ending HIV in the U.S. This session will discuss strategies employers are currently putting in place to address HIV for the workforce. Mario Harper - U.S. Business Action to End HIV William Cunningham - Match Group Brad McElya - Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. James York - Molecular Testing Labs | Salon II 4:30 PM - 5:25 PM Employers are learning about innovations in health that can be life-changing solutions to treat various conditions. Prescription digital therapeutics (PDTs) are one of these solutions that can deliver medical interventions and show a demonstrable positive impact on health. Learn more about the impact of PDTs and the outcomes of an employer learning collaborative that focused on evaluating and implementing a PDT strategy. Christina Bell - National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions Marianne Fazen - DFW Business Group on Health John Kraus MD, PhD - Otsuka Dawn Weddle - Midwest Business Group on Health Cheryl Mayo Williams - City of Dallas Pamela Hannon - GE Healthcare | Salon III 4:30 PM - 5:25 PM As the top cause of disability among working-aged adults, migraine is a complex, disabling neurological disease that interrupts 40 million American lives. In addition, a disproportionate number of women and People of Color face significant social, economic, and health disparities when treating this condition. This presentation highlights the results of an initiative with over 1,000 participants that focused on improving employee health literacy, access, and care management. Mohannad Kusti, MD - Optimal Workplace & Environmental Wellness Corporation Preety Gadhoke - AbbVie David Hines - Metro Nashville Public Schools Lesli Marasco - AbbVie | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM (EST) | Salon IV, V, VI 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday, November 15, 2023 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
7:00 AM - 8:00 AM (EST) | Salon IV, V, VI 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
8:00 AM - 8:55 AM (EST) | Salon II 8:00 AM - 8:55 AM Coalitions and employers are challenged by how they can actively participate in achieving hospital fair price on behalf of American families and businesses. Leading experts will clear up confusion about leveraging breakthrough hospital price transparency tools, understanding plan sponsor fiduciary rights and responsibilities, and taking action in local and regional markets. Shawn Gremminger - National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions Paul Grady - Connecticut Business Group on Health Louise Probst - St. Louis Area Business Health Coalition Jon Rankin - North Carolina Business Coalition on Health Katy Spangler - Spangler Strategies | Salon I 8:00 AM - 8:55 AM Empowering patients and others with actionable information about their health and healthcare choices inherently entails innovation and learning, as experimentation generates evidence that leads to new approaches. Becoming more adaptive and less linear in benefits strategies leads to a deeper understanding of how we can meet all people where they are on their health journeys to achieve the best possible state of total health. Karen van Caulil, PhD - Florida Alliance for Healthcare Value Andy Crighton, MD - Crighton Consulting Group J Greg Merritt - Patient is Partner Brent Pawlecki - Wells Fargo Wayne Rawlins - WellSpark Health Christa-Marie Singleton, MD - U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM (EST) | Salon III 9:00 AM - 9:30 AM Keynote speaker, Jesse Ehrenfeld, MD, MPH, transformational leader and newly inaugurated president of the American Medical Association, will open minds to how rapidly evolving IT can accelerate and improve surgical safety and patient outcomes. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
9:35 AM - 9:50 AM (EST) | Salon III 9:35 AM - 9:50 AM Informing business leaders on the interdependencies between the health industry, benefit trends, and employee experience will take center stage as we examine how the powerful voice of the physician, and physician/patient relationships, can be optimized for a boost to better benefits management. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
9:50 AM - 10:20 AM (EST) | Salon III 9:50 AM - 10:20 AM Policy has become job one in healthcare. Increasingly, it’s become clear that the interests of patients and purchasers align along the issues of access, quality and affordability. This discussion focuses on how to lead industry change that equitably benefits patients and purchasers. Margaret Rehayem - National Alliance Kollet Barkhouse - National Hemophilia Foundation Kate Robinson - Merck Sophia Tripoli - Families USA | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
10:20 AM - 10:50 AM (EST) | Salon III 10:20 AM - 10:50 AM Hear from the outgoing and incoming CEOs Shawn Gremminger - National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions Michael Thompson - National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
10:50 AM - 11:00 AM (EST) | Salon III 10:50 AM - 11:00 AM |