Featured Event

Pharmacy Benefits 2026

The pharmacy landscape has changed. CAA 2026, the FTC/Express Scripts settlement, and a wave of employer-driven audits and RFPs have shifted what's possible — and what's expected. This is a working session for senior benefits leaders who are ready to act.

What you'll walk away with:

  • A clear read on what CAA 2026 and the FTC settlement actually require — and where they create new employer leverage
  • A practical framework for auditing your PBM and recovering what you're owed
  • Tools for claiming independent data access and building vendor accountability into contracts
  • A blueprint for running a transparency-driven RFP — and the employer case studies to back it up
  • An honest peer conversation about GLP-1 coverage decisions, direct-to-employer models, and what the next high-cost drug class means for your strategy

The employers in this room are wrestling with the same questions you are — and being in the room together is how the answers start to take shape. That's worth a day in New Jersey.

When
Thursday, September 24, 2026
8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Where
Eisenhower Conference Center
290 W Mt Pleasant Ave
Livingston, NJ
Who Can Attend
NEBGH Members Only
August 27
NEBGH Members only, Webinar

The Missing Layer in Employer Healthcare

Healthcare benefits usage is inherently episodic. Employees don't think in benefits categories—they think about the problem they're trying to solve.

Nearly 50% of employers are evaluating point-solution consolidation, yet many may be solving for complexity rather than the root cause of low utilization. Why do employees continue to struggle to engage despite growing investments in benefits, navigation, and digital health solutions?

Traditional benefits platforms were built on the assumption that employees would proactively seek out information. In reality, employees look for help only when a need arises—and that's often when critical information is hardest to find.

When
Thursday, August 27, 2026
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Where
Webinar (Link available following registration)
Who Can Attend
All NEBGH Members
September 17
NEBGH Members only, Webinar

Moving Care Upstream: Putting Advanced Primary Care at the Center of Employee Health

Employers are rethinking the role they play in employee health. Rather than relying solely on the traditional healthcare system or adding more disconnected solutions, organizations are moving care upstream by putting advanced primary care at the center of an integrated benefits strategy. Join leaders from Sheetz and Marathon Health to explore how Sheetz has evolved from a single onsite clinic into a connected model that brings together primary care, mental health, lifestyle management, and more—both in-person and virtually—creating a more seamless experience for employees and building trusted relationships with care teams.

Learn how this long-term approach has strengthened employee engagement, supported chronic disease management, controlled healthcare costs, and equipped Sheetz's benefits leaders with the outcomes needed to demonstrate value and earn continued investment from leadership.

When
Thursday, September 17, 2026
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Where
Webinar (Link available following registration)
Who Can Attend
NEBGH Members Only
September 21
NEBGH Members only, Webinar

Mondays with Dr. Mark & Dr. Michael

The doctors are in!

Dive into hot health topics with the experts and hear what you might need to do for your employees.

When
Monday, September 21, 2026
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Where
Webinar (Link available following registration)
Who Can Attend
NEBGH Members Only
September 24
Conference, In-Person Event, NEBGH Members only

Pharmacy Benefits 2026

The pharmacy landscape has changed. CAA 2026, the FTC/Express Scripts settlement, and a wave of employer-driven audits and RFPs have shifted what's possible — and what's expected. This is a working session for senior benefits leaders who are ready to act.

What you'll walk away with:

  • A clear read on what CAA 2026 and the FTC settlement actually require — and where they create new employer leverage
  • A practical framework for auditing your PBM and recovering what you're owed
  • Tools for claiming independent data access and building vendor accountability into contracts
  • A blueprint for running a transparency-driven RFP — and the employer case studies to back it up
  • An honest peer conversation about GLP-1 coverage decisions, direct-to-employer models, and what the next high-cost drug class means for your strategy

The employers in this room are wrestling with the same questions you are — and being in the room together is how the answers start to take shape. That's worth a day in New Jersey.

When
Thursday, September 24, 2026
8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Where
Eisenhower Conference Center
290 W Mt Pleasant Ave
Livingston, NJ
Who Can Attend
NEBGH Members Only
October 19
NEBGH Members only, Webinar

Mondays with Dr. Mark & Dr. Michael

The doctors are in!

Dive into hot health topics with the experts and hear what you might need to do for your employees.

When
Monday, October 19, 2026
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Where
Webinar (Link available following registration)
Who Can Attend
NEBGH Members Only
November 16
NEBGH Members only, Webinar

Mondays with Dr. Mark & Dr. Michael

The doctors are in!

Dive into hot health topics with the experts and hear what you might need to do for your employees.

When
Monday, November 16, 2026
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Where
Webinar (Link available following registration)
Who Can Attend
NEBGH Members Only
December 14
NEBGH Members only, Webinar

Mondays with Dr. Mark & Dr. Michael

The doctors are in!

Dive into hot health topics with the experts and hear what you might need to do for your employees.

When
Monday, December 14, 2026
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Where
Webinar (Link available following registration)
Who Can Attend
NEBGH Members Only
March 9
NEBGH Members only, Webinar

Mondays with Dr. Mark & Dr. Michael

From Plate to Policy: Decoding the New Dietary Guidelines for Smarter Employer Action

The newest dietary guidelines blend strong evidence with areas of ongoing debate, making it essential for benefits leaders to understand what is grounded in solid science, what may be overstated, and where nuance matters. This session will cut through the noise to highlight what is credible, what could mislead, and how employers can translate the guidance into high-impact nutrition strategies, benefit design, and workplace environments that truly support workforce health and cost sustainability.

When
Monday, March 9, 2026
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Where
Webinar (Link available following registration)
Who Can Attend
NEBGH Members Only
February 12
In-Person Event, Tribute to Leadership

31st Annual Tribute to Leadership

Our Annual Tribute to Leadership invites us to pause—much like stopping to smell the roses—and recognize the individuals whose vision, commitment, and integrity have shaped our community and advanced the future of healthcare. This moment is not only about honoring extraordinary achievements, but also about acknowledging the far-reaching influence of leadership—how it inspires others, strengthens organizations, and paves the way for lasting impact. As we celebrate today’s leaders, we reflect on their legacy and look ahead to the future they continue to inspire.

When
Thursday, February 12, 2026
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Where
Convene
360 Madison Avenue
New York, NY 10017
Who Can Attend
Open to All
February 9
NEBGH Members only, Webinar

Mondays with Dr. Mark & Dr. Michael

Heart Health & Health Equity: What Employers Can Do to Close the Cardiovascular Gap

In recognition of Black History Month, this Monday’s with Dr Mark & Dr Michael explores why cardiovascular disease continues to disproportionately impact Black communities and how historical mistrust, structural barriers, and social drivers shape today’s outcomes. Employers will learn practical actions they can take through benefits design, access to care, and workplace programs to improve heart health equity for Black employees.

When
Monday, February 9, 2026
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Where
Webinar (Link available following registration)
Who Can Attend
NEBGH Members Only
January 21
NEBGH Members only, Webinar

The Benefits Leader’s 90-Day ROI Playbook

This webinar breaks down a step-by-step approach for unifying your benefits data, improving vendor coordination, and producing validated ROI that resonates with the CFO.

Attendees will learn how to build cross-vendor metrics, close attribution gaps, and create a finance-ready ROI narrative in just 90 days.

When
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Where
Webinar (Link available following registration)
Who Can Attend
NEBGH Members Only
January 14
NEBGH Members only, Webinar

Breaking the Cost Curve: How 32BJ Health Fund and Northwell Direct Are Redefining Affordable Care

Join NEBGH for a timely conversation with 32BJ Health Fund and Northwell Direct on their recently-announced direct healthcare contract.  Through persistent organizing and strategic negotiation, this landmark agreement expands access to high-quality care for 170,000 participants while reducing hospital prices to an average of 184% of Medicare - driving an estimated $46 million in first-year savings and significantly lowering out-of-pocket costs for members.

This webinar will explore how reducing hospital prices and administrative complexity can deliver meaningful savings for unions, employers, and workers alike.

When
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Where
Webinar (Link available following registration)
Who Can Attend
All NEBGH Members