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
July 27
NEBGH Members only, Webinar

Mondays with Dr. Mark & Dr. Michael

Bending the Cost Curve Before It Starts

Dr. Mark, Dr. Michael, and special guest Dr. Scott Conard discuss the employer playbook for preventing chronic disease progression and why employers must focus on employees who aren’t sick enough to get attention but are most at risk of becoming high-cost claimants. Using data, engagement, and prevention to improve health outcomes while reducing long-term costs.

When
Monday, July 27, 2026
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Where
Webinar (Link available following registration)
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 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
December 15
NEBGH Members only, Webinar

Mondays with Dr. Mark & Dr. Michael

Invisible but Impactful: The Employer Imperative in Crohn’s & Colitis Care

IBD often goes unseen—until it leads to surgeries, ER visits, or disability claims. This session highlights what’s changing in the clinical landscape, where care gaps persist, and how employers can design benefits, navigation, and accommodations that lead to better outcomes and lower costs.

When
Monday, December 15, 2025
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Where
Webinar (Link available following registration)
Who Can Attend
All NEBGH Members
December 10
Annual Membership Meeting, NEBGH Members only, Webinar

The Caregiving Reality Check: Inside Today’s Workforce

Caregiving touches every workplace — with millions of employees supporting aging parents, children, partners, and other loved ones. As caregiving needs rise, employers have a unique opportunity to better understand and support the caregivers in their workforce.

Join Dr. Allison Applebaum, leading caregiving expert and author of Stand By Me: A Guide to Navigating Modern, Meaningful Caregiving, and Kim Thiboldeaux, NEBGH’s CEO, for a practical conversation about the emotional, financial, and workplace pressures today’s caregivers face. U.S. employees now spend an average of 27 hours each week on family caregiving — often on top of full-time jobs.

When
Wednesday, December 10, 2025
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Where
Webinar (Link available following registration)
Who Can Attend
NEBGH Members Only
November 20
NEBGH Members only, Webinar

The Silent Crisis: Rethinking Men’s Health at Work

Men are less likely to seek preventive care or undergo cancer screenings—putting them at higher risk for serious illness and premature death. These gaps have implications for employers, driving higher healthcare costs, absenteeism, and avoidable claims.

Join the NEBGH/MSK Direct fireside chat with Dr. Robert Sidlow from Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) for a practical discussion on men’s health and cancer screening. Learn what’s driving these disparities, the latest in cancer screening for men, and how employers can take action to support early detection and better outcomes.

When
Thursday, November 20, 2025
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Where
Webinar (Link available following registration)
Who Can Attend
NEBGH Members Only
November 13
In-Person Event, NEBGH Members only

The Cancer Care Continuum: Supporting Employees Throughout the Cancer Journey

The 2025 Cancer Summit brings together leaders in healthcare, oncology and benefits management to discuss the latest advancements in cancer care and how employers can best support employees facing a cancer diagnosis. This one-day event focuses on the intersection of innovative cancer treatments and benefits design, caregiving, and providing employers with strategies to improve employee outcomes while managing the rising healthcare costs.

When
Thursday, November 13, 2025
8:30 am - 3:30 pm
Where
Convene
101 Park Avenue
New York, NY, 10017
Who Can Attend
NEBGH Members Only
November 6
NEBGH Members only, Webinar

Transformations in Cancer Care: Innovative Approaches for Better Experiences and Outcomes

Join us for an in-depth look at the future of cancer care and what it means for employers.

This discussion will explore patient-centric innovations, approaches to oncology advancements, and the policy and access challenges shaping the cancer care landscape. Learn how emerging technologies—from precision medicine to AI-driven diagnostics—are improving outcomes, addressing disparities, and creating better patient experiences.

When
Thursday, November 6, 2025
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Where
Webinar (Link available following registration)
Who Can Attend
NEBGH Members Only