2026 Annual Forum Pre-Conference Workshop:
High-Cost Claims
THE PROBLEM
Few (if any) employers have the size, resources or focus to fully address rapidly escalating high-cost claims and the elimination of annual and lifetime maximums required through the Affordable Care Act. Additionally the dysfunction of the reinsurance market makes high-cost claims a top priority for every employer, purchaser and market.
WHAT THE WORKSHOP IS ABOUT
Complex oncology care and costs are often at the center of and the most unpredictable drivers of employer health plan costs. Employers are seeing these claims grow more frequent, more complex, and more expensive, with limited warning and little margin for error. Given the strong interest for more employers to have access to this information, the National Alliance is offering an in-person pre-conference workshop to help employers take a more strategic approach to managing these specific costs.
This four-hour, employer-focused workshop is designed specifically for those who want to take control of high-cost claims without compromising care quality or patient experience. We will equip participants with the insights and tools needed to better interpret data, identify cost drivers, and implement more effective strategies. SHRM credits will be available!
MEET THE FACILITATOR
Dr. Hale is the Chief Medical Officer, US Benefits at Gallagher, and partners with Gallagher Bassett to provide clinical leadership for Stella Health Navigation. In these roles, Dr. Hale helps employers manage costs, improve care quality, and enhance workforce wellbeing, delivering exceptional results. She specializes in complex medical claims, clinical performance improvement, and strategic healthcare transformation.
In addition, Christine serves on the Medical Director Advisory Committee and as the designated large claims expert for the National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions.
Benefits and Plan Design professionals
- Benefit leaders
- Vendor management/benefit operations (oversees implementations and performance of oncology focused solutions)
- Health plan strategists
- Risk management specialists
- PBM liaisons
Data and Analytics Professionals
- HR analytics (Analytics Teams)
- Healthcare data (Claims Analysts)
Clinicians and Health Strategy Specialists
- Medical directors
- Nurse navigators
Legal and Compliance Professionals
- ERISA/Benefits counsel
- Compliance/Risk officers
Executive Stakeholders
- CHRO
- CFO or VP of Finance
Testimonials
HOTEL BOOKING
Please click on the link to book your hotel: https://book.passkey.com4HighCostClaims
The National Alliance has a limited number of discounted rooms available at $279/night plus applicable taxes.
The room block expires on Monday, October 26, 2026
SPONSORS
For questions regarding the High-Cost Claims Workshop and content please contact Taylor Mills at tmills@nationalalliancehealth.org
For questions regarding registration or sponsorship please contact Mary Adewole at madewole@nationalalliancehealth.org







