Challenging the Healthcare Status Quo

Breakfast and networking from 7:45am to 8:10am

Presentation starting at 8:15am

As healthcare costs continue to rise and U.S. outcomes remain suboptimal, employers are reimagining how they manage healthcare benefits. This engaging presentation will explore the root causes of inefficiencies and misaligned incentives in the current healthcare system—and offer forward-thinking strategies that employers can implement to better control costs and improve employee health outcomes.

We'll examine the key drivers of healthcare expenses and the roles various stakeholders play in shaping the system. Attendees will gain practical, actionable insights into aligning healthcare benefits with organizational goals, while also enhancing the overall employee experience.

Topics will include:

• Self-insured health plans
• Direct contracting with providers
• The role of pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs)
• Effective communication strategies
• Wellness programs that actually work

Join us for a thought-provoking session designed to help employers take back control of their healthcare spend—and foster a healthier, more productive workforce.

Sarah Hudson

Sarah Hudson has been an Employee Benefit Consultant with AssuredPartners for 5 years where she is committed to helping organizations create a healthier future, both for their bottom line and their employees’ well-being.  Sarah works closely with employers to develop comprehensive employee benefit programs tailored to their unique needs.  As a wellness-minded consultant, Sarah integrates innovative strategies that prioritize preventive care, employee engagement, and long-term cost savings.  She is passionate about making benefits more understandable, actionable and impactful to provide a sustainable health plan for employers and their employees.  

Brendan Hurley

Brendan Hurley has served as a benefits consultant with AssuredPartners for the past decade, specializing in the development and implementation of cost-containment strategies that effectively manage healthcare expenditures for both employers and plan members. As a certified Health Rosetta advisor, Brendan is committed to the principles of transparency and innovation, consistently delivering impactful, forward-thinking solutions tailored to his clients’ needs.