Health Benefits Conference & Expo

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The Health Benefits Conference & Expo (HBCE) is one of the nation's premier sources for employee health benefits and wellness education. Addressing current topics from compliance initiatives to population health management and cost-containment strategies, this unique program features a strong focus on employer case studies for real-life learning and proven solutions. Join over 300 of your peers as you secure the knowledge needed to keep your plans compliant and your employees engaged.

Topics/Agenda

HBCE offers over 20 sessions. Below is a preview of the sessions you can expect at the 2020 program.

Health Care Costs and Quality Measures—How to Find and Use Resources
Case Study: Year-Round Benefits Communication Improves Employee Decision Making
Is Functional Medicine the Future of Health Care and Solution to Chronic Illness?
Case Studies in Successful Health Care Cost Savings Through Data Mining
Generational Economics: Engaging the Most Diverse Workforce in History

Wellness and Value-Added Benefits: No Good Deed Goes Unpunished?
Discrimination in Employee Benefits and the Civil Rights Act?
Case Study: Creating a Culture That is Well For Tomorrow
Pharmacy Benefit Management Procurement: Strategies for Savings
City of Houston Mental Health Management

Session Details and Handouts

"This conference is an outstanding combination of a benefits and wellness engagement learning opportunity. I have over 50 take-away direct action items. So glad I attended."

Tammy O'Berry
Richland County Government

Benefits of Attending

Participate in extensive real-life learning using employer case studies and industry experts to address the most pressing issues in employee health benefits and population health management
Network with peers and experts in the field
Receive tips, ideas and tools to use whether you are creating, implementing or supporting a program or plan
Meet with new vendors providing the latest and greatest products and solutions

Who Should Attend

Mid- to senior-level professionals from private and public sector employers, hospital and health systems, and universities in the following fields:

Benefits and total rewards
Employee health services
Wellness, health promotion and population health management
Human resources, including on-site/near-site clinics
Occupational health and safety
Workers' compensation and absence management

Networking Opportunities

Preconference programs
Networking reception
Continental breakfast
Lunch
Multiple networking and refreshment breaks
Access to 70 service providers in the exhibit hall
Engage with more than 30 speakers – Each session has built-in time for speakers to address your needs and challenges.

Speakers

Jennifer T. Benz Senior Vice President, Communications Leader Segal Benz
Leah Binder, M.A., M.G.A. President and Chief Executive Officer The Leapfrog Group
Dave Blasewitz Benefits Manager, Human Resources Department City of Tampa
Carrie B. Cherveny, Esq. Senior Vice President, Strategic Client Solutions HUB International
Erica N. Cordova Zinkie, J.D. Vice President, Legal Counsel OneDigital Health and Benefits
Dawn Duffy Strategic Health Manager Lighthouse Group
Tramaine EL-Amin, M.A. Assistant Vice President, Strategic Partnerships Mental Health First Aid USA, National Council for Behavioral Health
Jane Ellery, Ph.D. Assistant Professor, Senior Fellow Ball State University, Project for Public Spaces
Peter Ellery, Ph.D., M.L.A. Principal E2 Praxis
Kim Farmer, AES, CCWS, CPT Chief Executive Officer and Corporate Wellness Specialist Mile High Fitness and Wellness
Eileen M. Flick Senior Vice President, Benefits Consultant, National Health Services Practice, New York Segal
Dr. Nicole B. Hare-Everline, CHES Assistant Director, Benefits City of Houston
Jenna-Leigh Igoe, CEBS Vice President, Practice Leader and Employee Benefits Consultant Fallon Benefits Group
Eleni Kontos, CWWPM Account Manager WellRight
Paula A. Krupa, CEBS Director of Benefits Roper Technologies, Inc.
Dana Labat, Ph.D. Licensed Clinical Psychologist Pelts, Kirkhart, and Associates, LLC
Missy Chase Lapine Nutrition Coach and Author Sneaky Chef Foods
Ron Loeppke, M.D., M.P.H., FACOEM, FACPM Vice Chairman U.S. Preventive Medicine, Inc.
Marilyn A. Monahan Owner Monahan Law Office
Colleen M. Murphy President The ClareFolio Company
Sadhna Paralkar, M.D., M.P.H., M.B.A. Senior Vice President and National Medical Director Segal
Brett R. Powell, B.A., CWPC Vice President, Wellness Consultant American Institute for Preventive Medicine
Darren D. Rieger Director of Benefits Itron, Inc.
Nicolle L. Smith, G.B.A., SHRM-SCP Director of Employee Benefits Grinnell Mutual Reinsurance
Dr. Kathleen Lang Stone, CEBS, SHRM-SCP, SPHR President Fallon Benefits Group
Mike Stull Chief Marketing Officer Employers Health
Shalada Toles Deputy Director, Employee Benefits Division State of Arkansas, Department of Finance & Administration
Wendy White Director of Client and Clinical Services CareATC, Inc.