Managing Healthcare Costs: Preserving Benefits Without Pricing Out Employees

With rising healthcare costs putting pressure on both employers and employees, the challenge is clear: how can organizations maintain high-quality, competitive benefits without passing the financial burden onto their workforce? This session will explore actionable strategies for controlling healthcare spend while prioritizing employee well-being. Learn how employers are gaining greater visibility and control by moving away from traditional BUCA models and adopting self-funded approaches, direct primary care models, and other innovative solutions. Panelists will share how they've used data analytics, alternative funding models, and smart vendor negotiations to drive sustainable savings. You'll hear real-world examples of organizations that have successfully reduced or maintained costs while enhancing benefits—and how they're reinvesting those savings into programs that support employee health, retention, and long-term growth.