2025 Fall Forum Agenda
(Times and titles are subject to change)
Thursday, September 11
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Special Opportunity for Employer Members only
KFF Focus Group / Roundtable:
KFF, the non-profit, non-partisan health policy research organization that provides free, accessible information to health care consumers, payers, and policymakers, is hosting a small focus group session for employers at 4:00 PM on Thursday (9/11) before the Forum. This focus group is an opportunity to share your views and experiences of the employer-sponsored market around topics such as how you approach primary care, high cost drugs, and coverage for lower wage workers.
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5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Join us from for our evening reception.
All Forum registrants are welcome
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6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
NC Healthcare Advisory Council Dinner Meeting
(By invitation only)
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Friday, September 12
Agenda is currently being finalized
Times, titles and speakers are subject to change
7:30 AM – Networking Breakfast
Be sure to join us early to enjoy a fantastic hot breakfast with peers from across the state!
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8:45 AM – Welcome and Introductions
Jon Rankin, NCBCH President/CEO
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9:00 AM – Employer’s Legislative Update
Recent and upcoming legislation employers need to know
James Olney, JD, Senior Vice President, USI
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10:00 AM – 340b — What Employers Need to Know
The 340B program allows participating hospitals to “buy low and sell high,” purchasing medicines at a steep discount while
charging patients with insurance full price—resulting in profits at the expense of employers and creating
significant distortive effects across the market.
Shawn Gremminger, President/CEO, National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions
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11:00 AM – Unified Care: Strengthening Coordination Across Healthcare
Join the conversation as we explore ways for providers and digital health solutions to work together for a more comprehensive and integrated member experience.
Jillian Kleiner, PT, DPT, ATC; Clinical Solutions Lead, Hinge Health
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12:00 PM – Networking Lunch
Great opportunities for networking, learning best practices, discussing hot topics and more with peer HR/Reward leaders while enjoying a great lunch!
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1:00 PM – Employer Strategies to Manage Cell & Gene Therapy
Gain insights into how best to determine population and pipeline risk, explore coverage options, understand non-traditional payment options, learn about new care delivery approaches, and offer targeted employee communications and education for these emerging high-cost claims!
Drew Wilkins, Partner, Deloitte
Paula Stop, Director of Total Rewards, The Fresh Market
Todd Bixby, RPh, Johnson & Johnson
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2:00 PM – AI in Employer Healthcare Cost Management
How can AI assist in managing your healthcare costs
Chris Chan, Chief Value Officer, finHealth
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3:00 PM – Wrap-up
