2026 Fall Forum Agenda

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
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10:00 AM – Innovative Rx Strategies: Beyond Transparency
Session details coming soon.
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11:00 AM – Beyond Navigation: Advocacy, Guidance & Specialty Support
Session details coming soon.
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11:45 AM – Innovator Spotlight: Emerging Solutions for Employers
A fast-paced session featuring brief presentations highlighting innovative approaches and solutions designed to improve health outcomes, enhance the employee experience, and drive greater value in employer-sponsored healthcare.
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12:15 PM – Networking Lunch 
Enjoy a hosted lunch while connecting with fellow employers, HR leaders, and industry experts. This informal time is designed to encourage peer discussion, idea sharing, and relationship building around common challenges and opportunities in workforce health and benefits strategy.
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1:15 PM – Closing the Gaps in Behavioral Healthcare Access
Session details coming soon.
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2:00 PM – Beyond Compliance: Modern Strategies for Leave and Absence Management
Leave and absence management has become increasingly complex as new legislation, evolving employee expectations, and expanding benefit programs reshape the workplace. This session will explore strategies for integrating leave administration, compliance, accommodations, and employee experience into a coordinated approach that helps employers improve outcomes while managing cost and risk.
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2:45 – 3:00 PM : Wrap-up