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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Who Can Attend
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.
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The Real Rx Problem—and What HR Can Do About It
Pharmacy benefit costs continue to rise—even for employers who are actively managing their plans. Specialty drugs now represent just 2% of prescriptions but drive nearly 60% of total spend.
Our speakers will break down the often-overlooked cost drivers and share practical steps HR leaders and benefits advisors can take to improve visibility and performance.
You’ll walk away with:
- How to spot hidden and not-so-hidden pharmacy cost drivers
- Key contract terms that may limit savings
- Steps to improve oversight and recover savings
They’ll share real stories of companies who uncovered six-figure savings—not by cutting benefits, but by identifying gaps in contracts, oversight, and data transparency.
Employers will walk away with tips for better oversight, smarter contract reviews, and clearer data.
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AI That Delivers: Real-World Results from Benefits & Employee Experience Teams in Action
Rising costs, fragmented point solutions, and low employee engagement are making benefits administration more challenging than ever. HR Benefits and Employee Experience teams are under increasing pressure to demonstrate ROI—but limited resources and legacy systems make real progress difficult.
Discover how one employer tackled benefits complexity with AI—reducing HR load, boosting employee engagement, and proving real impact.
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Financial Wellness for All: PepsiCo’s Roadmap to Global Financial Wellness Success
PepsiCo set out to create long-term financial wellbeing for all 280,000+ employees, across 59 countries, cultures, and levels of digital access. In this session, Willa Chow, Director of Global Retirement COE and Financial Wellness, shares how PepsiCo built and launched a globally consistent financial wellbeing strategy from the ground up.
You’ll hear how they made the business case, aligned their approach and delivered inclusive, accessible experiences, especially for frontline workers. From executive buy-in to global launch, this session offers a blueprint for HR, reward and benefits leaders looking to drive real impact at scale.
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Summer Vibes: Networking Event
Join us in SoHo for an evening that brings back the best parts of summer camp—good food, great conversations, and a relaxed vibe—with a grown-up twist.
We’ll gather on a rooftop for fireside-style chats, elevated takes on classic camp snacks, and craft cocktails designed to help you unwind. Whether you're a longtime NEBGH member or new to the group, this is a chance to step away from the screen, catch up with peers, and make new connections.
Nostalgia meets networking—no bug spray required.
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Science in Motion: How Activity, Nutrition & Lifestyle Impact Cancer Outcomes
Cancer care is evolving—and lifestyle matters. In this fireside chat with Dr. Jessica Scott of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, discover how physical activity, nutrition, and daily habits are playing a transformative role in cancer survival and resilience. A must-attend for employers focused on whole-person health.