Employers across southern Minnesota are facing unprecedented healthcare cost increases while employees struggle with access to timely, affordable care-even in regions near world-class systems like Mayo Clinic. Join fellow business owners and HR leaders for the Southern Minnesota Employer Healthcare Strategy Summit, where industry experts will share practical, actionable strategies to help employers better manage healthcare costs, meet new compliance requirements, and explore innovative care models that improve employee access and outcomes. This focused session will provide insights you can bring back immediately to strengthen your organization's health plan strategy.
Join us in Southern Minnesota for a hands-on summit tackling employer healthcare strategies and solutions!
The Evolution of Primary Care & New Employer Care Models
Explore how emerging primary care delivery models are improving access, lowering costs, and providing better health outcomes for employees-particularly in rural markets. This session will highlight innovative approaches that are helping employers expand care access and reduce reliance on expensive healthcare systems.
Bending the Cost Curve: Medical Plan Strategies That Work
Healthcare costs continue to rise at an unsustainable rate in Southern Minnesota. Learn the latest developments in medical plan design that employers can implement to better manage claims cost, pharmacy spend, and provide more advocacy support for your employees.
Stop-Loss Market Trends, Self-Funding & Captive Strategies
As more employers move toward self-insured health plans, understanding the stop-loss market and captive opportunities is critical. Learn how employers are using these strategies to gain greater cost control, improve transparency, and stabilize long-term healthcare spending.
Staying Current: Minnesota Legislation & Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) - What Employers Need to Know
New federal transparency and fiduciary requirements have significantly changed employer responsibilities in managing health plans. This session will clarify what HR leaders and plan sponsors need to know to remain compliant while ensuring their health plan is operating in the best financial interest of employees and the organization.
Registration begins at 8:00 AM | Session begins at 8:30 AM
Coffee, breakfast, and snacks will be provided.
Moderators: Katy Mullin and Adam Wynia, Christensen Group Insurance
8:30 - 9:15 AM | Charlie Sir, Kavira Health
9:15 - 9:45 AM | Josh Screiner and Tammy Burgwald, HealthEZ
9:45 - 10:00 AM | Break
10:00 - 10:45 AM | Matt Bryon, Berkley Accident and Health
10:45 - 11:30 AM | Penny Phillips, Felhaber Larson
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM | Questions
SHRM Credit Pending
Charlie Sir started his career at Optum, consulting with health systems across the country on care management programs for government populations. He joined Kavira Health in 2023 and now leads Growth and Market Development, working with brokers, HR teams, and employers to expand Kavira's modern care model to companies of all sizes to cover employees and their families.
As the Chief Product Officer at HealthEZ, Josh leads product strategy and development with a focus on cost containment, transparency, and improving the member experience. Josh has been instrumental in launching key HealthEZ innovations, including EZrx, the company's proprietary pharmacy solution, and the Medical Infusion Carve Out (MICO) program. Josh holds a Bachelor of Science in Health Services Management and Political Science from the University of Minnesota.
Tammy Burgwald serves as Senior Clinical Director of Medical Management at HealthEZ, where she leads utilization review, advocacy, specialty pharmacy strategy, and large-claim management. With a background in nursing and healthcare management, Tammy partners with employers and HR leaders to design sustainable health plans that balance cost control with high-quality member experience. She brings a practical, data-driven approach to navigating complex healthcare systems and addressing the rising challenges of healthcare affordability.
Matthew Bryon is a Regional Sales Manager with Berkley Accident and Health, based in Overland Park, Kansas. With more than 20 years of experience in the employee benefits space, Matthew brings deep expertise in self funded health plans, risk financing, and alternative funding strategies. He works closely with advisors and agencies to develop captive and custom self funded solutions that align with clients' long term financial and risk management objectives. A recognized self funded subject matter expert, Matthew partners across underwriting, clinical, and leadership teams to deliver disciplined, data driven solutions while balancing growth and sustainable risk.
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