Southern Minnesota Employer Healthcare Strategy Summit

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.

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 - 9:00 AM | Charlie Sir, Kavira Health
9:00 - 9:45 AM | Josh Schreiner and Tammy Burgwald, HealthEZ
9:45 - 10:00 AM | Break
10:00 - 10:45 AM | Matthew Bryon, Berkley Accident and Health
10:45 - 11:30 AM | Penny Phillips, Felhaber Larson
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM | Questions

3 SHRM Credits Pending