Mindfulness * Resiliency * SUD Management

The Workplace Mental Health Track at EMpower @ WHCC20 convenes a sophisticated group of HR, Benefits, and Wellness professionals from private and public sector employer organizations, with health plans and hospital system executives who are involved in behavioral health solutions. Discuss strategies to effectively address mental health in the workplace. Determine cost-effective and sustainable approaches to launch behavioral health and well-being programs that measurably improve productivity and create healthy populations.

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Why Attend?

1. Remove stigma: Strategize with peers to create a workforce that is mindful of mental health
2. Leverage technology to personalize behavioral health programs and maximize employee engagement
3. Understand the employer's role in combating SUDs: Partner with payers and providers to identify at-risk individuals and curb opioid misuse

Who Should Attend

From Private and Public Sector Employer Organizations

• Chief HR Officer
• Chief Medical Officer
• Medical Director

SVPs, VPs, Directors, and Managers of:

• HR
• Benefits
• Wellness
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
• Health and Welfare

From Hospital Systems and Health Plans

• Chief Medical Officer
• Chief HR Officer
• Medical Director

SVPs, VPs, Directors, and Managers of:

• HR
• Benefits
• Wellness
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
• Behavioral Health
• National Accounts
• Wellness Solutions
• Network Management
• Care Coordination
• Employer Relations
• Business Development

This Track also convenes solutions providers offering behavioral health technology, mental health program development, and behavioral health coaching services to the above audience.

Value-Based Partnerships * High-Performance Networks * Contract Innovation

The Employer-Health System Direct Contracting Track at EMpower @ WHCC20 brings together HR and Benefits professionals from public and private sector employer organizations, executives involved in direct-to-employer contracting from health systems and plans, brokers, and TPAs. Explore efficient implementation of value-based direct contracts, employer-provider partnership models, innovations in CoE and ACO arrangements, contract negotiation strategies, and novel approaches to bend the cost curve while improving outcomes and access to quality care.

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Why Attend?

1. Move toward high-performance health care: Identify the right provider partner to minimize care inappropriateness
2. Integrate CoEs and ACOs to minimize pharmacy spend and treat high-cost medical conditions including musculoskeletal, orthopedic, cardiac, and cancer
3. Understand the nuances of direct contracting for small- and middle-market employers: Leverage captives to contain costs

Who Should Attend

From Public and Private Sector Employers:

• Chief HR Officer
• Chief Financial Officer
• Chief Medical Officer
• Medical Director

Vice Presidents, Directors, and Managers of

• HR
• Benefits
• Healthcare
• Risk Management

From Hospitals and Health Systems:

• Chief Medical Officer
• Chief Financial Officer

Vice Presidents, Directors, and Managers of:

• Employer Solutions
• Employer Accounts
• Employer Healthcare Services
• ACO Programs
• Value-Based Care
• Contract Development
• Business Development
• Managed Care

From Health Plans:
Vice Presidents, Directors, and Managers of:

• Employer Solutions
• Provider Relations
• Network and Contract Solutions
• National Accounts

Brokers
TPAs

This Track also benefits solutions providers and consultants offering direct contracting services to the above audience.

Innovative Partnerships * Client Engagement * Health Care Value Chain Management

The Benefits Adviser Leadership Track at EMpower @ WHCC20 brings together benefits advisers, TPA, and brokers to brainstorm strategies, shortcuts, and solutions to become a NextGen adviser and deliver measurable results to clients.

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Why Attend?

1. Transform your agency from a status quo brokerage firm to a next gen benefits agency
2. Discuss client engagement and management strategies that deliver ROI and grow your business
3. Explore special concepts and communication styles to effectively communicate with CEOs and CFOs

Who Should Attend

From Employee Benefits Firms

• Owner
• President
• Principal
• Partner
• Adviser
• Consultant

TPA
Broker

This Track also convenes stop loss carriers, RBP, and data analytics solutions providers offering services to the above audience.

Price Transparency * Data Integration * Novel Benefit Plan Design

The Self-Insurance Strategy Track at EMpower @ WHCC20 convenes private and public sector employers, TPAs, brokers, and benefits advisers to discuss value-based self-insurance efforts that lower costs and improve employee health. Attendees gain strategies to strengthen employer-TPA partnerships, redesign benefit plans to meet employee needs, and increase price transparency.

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Why Attend?

1. Strengthen employer-TPA-provider partnerships to drive value-based arrangements and minimize waste
2. Tailor benefit plans based on real-time data: Adopt an integrated approach to analyze health information
3. Understand the nuances of Reference-Based Pricing (RBP): How can employers maximize their bargaining power?

Who Should Attend

From Private and Public Sector Employers

• Chief HR Officer
• Chief Financial Officer
• SVPs, VPs, Directors, and Managers of:
  • Human Resources
  • Benefits
  • Health and Welfare
  • Worksite Health and Safety

From Hospitals, Health Systems, and Health Plans:

• Chief HR Officer
• SVPs, VPs, Directors, and Managers of:
  • HR
  • National Accounts
  • Health Services
  • Sales
  • Business Development
  • Operations
  • Member Services

• TPAs
• Brokers
• Benefits Consultancies and Agencies
  • Consultant
  • Principal

This tracks also convenes consultants and solutions providers who specialize in benefit design, data analytics, and wellness program development.

Clinic Optimization * Tech Innovations * Holistic Well-Being

The Worksite Clinics Track at EMpower @ WHCC20 convenes HR, Benefits, and Wellness professionals from private and public sector employer organizations and health systems involved in worksite health management. Explore strategies to improve clinic ROI and VOI while improving outcomes and reducing costs. Gain perspective on how organizations measure clinic performance, learn about innovations in on-site and near-site health centers, and discuss best practices to integrate technology within clinics to deliver quality care.

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Why Attend?

1. Move away from traditional worksite clinics and launch holistic workplace health centers that meet individual health needs and improve outcomes
2. Adopt a virtual strategy within your worksite clinic to ensure 24x7 access to care
3. Optimize care delivery and maximize clinic ROI: Leverage data to connect employees to the right specialist and eliminate unnecessary procedures

Who Should Attend

From Private and Public Sector Employers

• Chief HR Officer
• Chief Medical Officer
• SVPs, VPs, Directors, and Managers of:
  • Human Resources
  • Benefits
  • Wellness
  • Occupational Health
  • Worksite Health and Safety
• Wellness Specialist
• Medical Director
• Occupational Nurse Practitioner
• Occupational Therapist

From Hospitals and Health Systems:

• Chief HR Officer
• Chief Medical Officer
• SVPs, VPs, Directors, and Managers of:
  • HR
  • Wellness
  • National Accounts
  • Employer Health Services
  • Operations
  • Member Services
  • Sales
  • Business Development
• Medical Director

This track also benefits TPAs, brokers, on-site clinic operators, and consultants providing services to the above audience.

Strengthen Partnerships * Improve Health Outcomes * Optimize Patient Experience

The Medical Travel Track at EMpower @ WHCC20 convenes employers, providers, TPAs, benefits advisers, and medical tourism facilitators to discuss cost-efficient and innovative models for outbound and inbound medical travel. Employers explore current trends and practical strategies to launch a robust, high-quality "care abroad" program and address implementation challenges including network development, pricing, and employee resistance. Providers, TPAs, benefits advisers, and insurers discuss approaches to improve international patient programs, collaborate with employers to integrate medical travel into benefit plans, improve patient engagement and experience, and determine how to make medical travel a sustainable service.

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Why Attend?

1. Understand the opportunity in inbound and outbound medical travel markets
2. Discuss step-by-step implementation: Avoid legal issues such as ERISA, evaluate risks and rewards, and determine pricing structure
3. Identify appropriate providers that offer quality care and enhance patient experience: Consider credentialing, site inspections, and concierge support

Who Should Attend

From Private and Public Sector Employer Organizations:
SVPs, VPs, Director, and Managers of:

• HR
• Benefits
• Risk Management
• Health and Welfare

From Hospitals and Health Systems:
SVPs, VPs, Director, and Managers of:

• International Medical Program
• International Patient Programs
• Global Patient Services
• Global Health Care
• Employer Solutions
• International Operations

From Health Plans:
SVPs, VPs, Director, and Managers of:

• Sales
• National Accounts
• Global Network Development
• Provider Networks
• International Business Development
• Partnerships

• Health Minister
• Embassy Health Director
• International Tourism Director
• TPA
• Broker
• Benefits Adviser

This track also convenes medical travel facilitators, administrators, vendors, and solutions providers offering services to the above audience.

Professional Development * Gender Equity * Empowerment

The Women Leaders in Health Care Track at EMpower @ WHCC20 brings together mentors and women executives from all sectors to discuss career advancement and professional development strategies. Network and collaborate with peers while learning from their successes and missteps. Professionals engage in thought-provoking conversations on breaking barriers, transformational leadership, and innovative skills required to grow professionally and personally.

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Why Attend?

1. Discuss tools and tips to build confidence and become a transformational leader
2. Design an action plan to convey your worth and get a seat at the table
3. Hear leadership stories on career progression: Embrace change and capitalize on opportunities to move forward

Who Should Attend

Executives and mentors focused on supporting women in their transition to leadership from Health Plan, Hospital and Health System, Government, Life Sciences, Venture Capital, and Employer organizations.  Roles may include:

• C-Suite
• EVPs, SVPs, VPs, Directors, Managers, and Department Heads
• Heads of mentorship programs

This track also benefits organizational development, leadership coaching, and talent management consultations and solutions providers offering services to the above audience.