Featured Event

Beyond Benefits: Whole Person Health in Practice

Healthcare costs are rising, employee needs are becoming more complex, and adding more benefits is no longer the answer.

Beyond Benefits: Whole Person Health in Practice brings together employers and health experts to explore how organizations can connect care, simplify fragmented benefit ecosystems, and get greater value from their existing investments. From primary care and mental health to obesity, AI, and point-solution fatigue, the conference will focus on practical strategies that improve employee health, experience, and affordability.

When
Thursday, November 12, 2026
8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Where
District Council 37 Health and Security Plan
125 Barclay St
New York, NY 10007
Who Can Attend
NEBGH Members Only
October 19
NEBGH Members only, Webinar

Mondays with Dr. Mark & Dr. Michael

Breast Cancer: Earlier, Smarter, More Personal

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, so we’re taking a closer look at what’s really changing in breast cancer from identifying risk earlier and screening more precisely to tailoring treatment to the individual. Join Drs. Mark & Michael, Dr. Allison Kurian and a breast cancer expert from Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center to explore the advances genuinely improving outcomes, why access remains uneven, and what benefit leaders can do to help employees get the right care at the right time.

When
Monday, October 19, 2026
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Where
Webinar (Link available following registration)
Who Can Attend
NEBGH Members Only
October 22
Webinar

Alternative Health Plan Strategies: Balancing Cost, Quality, and Employee Experience

As employers continue to face rising healthcare costs and growing expectations from employees, many are reevaluating traditional approaches to health benefits. Join Aon for a discussion on emerging alternative health plan strategies that can help employers improve healthcare quality, enhance the member experience, and better manage costs.

This webinar will explore current market trends and employer considerations, including alternative plan designs, innovative navigation and advocacy solutions, and approaches to helping employees make more informed healthcare decisions. Attendees will also hear practical insights and real-world examples of how employers are evaluating and implementing these strategies within their organizations.

When
Thursday, October 22, 2026
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Where
Webinar (Link available following registration)
Who Can Attend
NEBGH Members Only
November 12
Conference, In-Person Event, NEBGH Members only

Beyond Benefits: Whole Person Health in Practice

Healthcare costs are rising, employee needs are becoming more complex, and adding more benefits is no longer the answer.

Beyond Benefits: Whole Person Health in Practice brings together employers and health experts to explore how organizations can connect care, simplify fragmented benefit ecosystems, and get greater value from their existing investments. From primary care and mental health to obesity, AI, and point-solution fatigue, the conference will focus on practical strategies that improve employee health, experience, and affordability.

When
Thursday, November 12, 2026
8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Where
District Council 37 Health and Security Plan
125 Barclay St
New York, NY 10007
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
February 11
Networking Event, Tribute to Leadership

32nd Tribute to Leadership

NEBGH’s beloved Tribute to Leadership event is a special evening where we celebrate benefit leaders whose commitment to excellence strengthens their organizations, energizes our members, and paves the way for lasting impact. This year we shine a bright light on the heart they bring to their work every day and the connections they build internally and externally to sustain and support the mental and physical wellbeing of their employee-communities.

When
Thursday, February 11, 2027
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Where
DC37
125 Barclay Street
New York, NY 10007
Who Can Attend
Open to All
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
January 12
NEBGH Members only, Webinar

Mondays with Dr. Mark and Dr. Michael

HPV, Screening, and Cervical Cancer: A Population Health Imperative

From HPV vaccination to early detection, this talk highlights evidence-based strategies to prevent cervical cancer and outlines where employer benefits, communication, and access can make a meaningful difference.

When
Monday, January 12, 2026
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Where
Webinar (Link available following registration)
Who Can Attend
NEBGH Members Only