Date & Time:


2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Overview:

Health care costs have risen 8.64% year over year according to M3’s Momentum Report – and we can likely expect more of the same in 2026. At the same time, workforce expectations for competitive, meaningful benefits continue to climb. Balancing financial sustainability with employee well-being will be at the center of every HR and C-suite conversation next year.

Join M3 for a forward-looking discussion on the strategies shaping tomorrow’s benefits environment, including:

  • Hard market strategies for self-funded employers – Practical approaches for employers to maintain control and deliver value in a tight market.
  • Direct contracting – Moving beyond discounts to maximize measurable return.
  • Pharmacy benefit management – Navigating cost pressures and transparency challenges while keeping employee access top of mind.

This session will give HR and total rewards leaders a clear, concise view of what’s ahead – so you can prepare your organization for 2026 with confidence.

Thursday, October 9, 2025
2:00 – 3:00 pm (CST)