HBCH Winter Forum 2024: A Powerful Gathering of Healthcare Leaders
The HBCH Winter Forum 2024, held on December 4, 2024, at the Rice Glasscock School, was a resounding success, bringing together top healthcare decision-makers for a day of insightful discussions, networking, and innovation. Hosted by the Houston Business Coalition on Health (HBCH), this premier event tackled critical issues in healthcare cost, transparency, and legislative advocacy, equipping employers with strategies to navigate the evolving landscape.
Key Highlights from the Event
- Strong Industry Support: The event featured 13 sponsors and 13 exhibitors, showcasing cutting-edge solutions and resources for employers.
- Robust Attendance: With 165 registered participants and 132 attendees, the forum fostered meaningful engagement and collaboration.
- Expert-Led Discussions: Attendees benefited from 5 dynamic panel discussions featuring 15 distinguished speakers, each bringing valuable insights into employer-driven healthcare transformation.
Agenda Overview
The forum’s agenda was thoughtfully curated to address the most pressing challenges and opportunities in employer-sponsored healthcare:
- Keynote Address and Panel: Making the Case to the C-Suite – Moderated by Ted Barrall, this session featured insights from David Hines, Carrie Rust, Stacey Richter, and Kinu Edebe on strategies to engage senior executives in healthcare cost management.
- New Directions to Better Manage High-Cost Claims – Christine Hale led a panel with Jim Arnold, Kris Atkins, Elaine Britt, and Catherine O’Neill, discussing innovative approaches to handling high-cost healthcare claims.
- Point Solution Selection and Management – Andrea Cockrell moderated a discussion with Michael Avenevoli and Cristin Dickerson on effectively integrating point solutions into health benefit offerings.
- The Workforce and Women’s Health – Kim Kozeny facilitated a panel featuring Sarah Acosta, David Adamson, and Mark Cone, MD, focusing on addressing women’s health issues in the workplace.
Engaging Panels and Thought Leadership
The forum’s sessions addressed pressing challenges and opportunities in employer-sponsored healthcare, including hospital price transparency, legislative impacts, and innovative benefits strategies. Renowned industry leaders shared actionable insights, empowering attendees to drive meaningful change within their organizations.
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Pos-Reception
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Auditorium
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Exhibitor Hall
