...And that's a wrap on Together 2025! ?? ?? Last Friday, we closed out the final day of Together with Collective Health in beautiful Scottsdale, Arizona, concluding three days of engaging events filled with thought-provoking sessions and impactful discussions. Wonder what we covered in our final day together? ?? AI in Benefits: Game-Changer or Cautionary Tale? Facilitated by Ali Diab, our panel of experts, Megan Jones Bell, Dan McCoy, MD, Yassir Abousselham, and Ken Ehlert, broke down the evolving role of AI in the health and benefits space. They shared key takeaways on how employers can balance innovation with responsibility when adopting AI while highlighting the future possibilities AI brings to healthcare. ?? Rx Advancements: Balancing Innovation with Affordability and Equity As pharmaceutical innovation surges and Rx spend continues to grow, Jake Frenz, Ted Holden, MHP, and Marilyn Stebbins discussed how benefit leaders can harness these advancements – like GLP-1s and genomic therapy – without compromising on affordability and equity. ?? Designing for Outcomes: From Endless Choice to Curated Options This session, led by Lawrence Leisure, Matthew Resnick, and Jennifer Cho, MD, MBA, focused on the power of intentional plan design. They discussed how moving beyond basic member nudges to curated healthcare options can drive smarter decisions and better health outcomes for employees. ??? The New State of the Union of Healthcare: Policy, Regulations, and the Benefits Landscape As we look ahead to policy shifts, Ari Hoffman and Rob Andrews provided a timely update on the regulatory landscape. From a clinical and legal perspective, they shared what’s on the horizon and how employers should prepare for changes that may reshape the health benefits space. ?????? Partner Fireside Chat: Supporting Your People at Every Stage of Life Our partners Susan Rogge-Adyniec from Carrot Fertility and Jacob Coniglio from Galileo highlighted innovative approaches to family building and virtual care, emphasizing the importance of providing personalized support at every stage of life. ?? Keynote: The Purpose Trap with Elizabeth Gilbert We wrapped up the day on an uplifting note with New York Times bestselling author Elizabeth Gilbert's keynote on finding balance in a world obsessed with purpose. Her inspiring and grounding words encouraged us to embrace creativity, presence, and ease in both our personal and professional lives. ? It was an unforgettable week filled with bold ideas and meaningful conversations. Thank you to all our speakers, partners, attendees, and sponsors for making Together 2025 such a success! We’re not just excited to continue this work – we’re committed to changing the game in healthcare and benefits for our clients and their people. The future is here, and we’re driving it forward. ?? Got FOMO from missing out on Together this year? Don't worry – additional recaps, clips, and insights are on the way! Stay tuned for more.
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