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PBGH & AffirmedRx Launch Webinar
2023-08-15 12:30 - 13:00 (America/New_York)
We are thrilled to announce our new partnership with AffirmedRx, a Public Benefit Corporation, which brings their standalone pharmacy product, AffirmedRx Plus to our members.
Hear from PBGH CEO and President, Mike Stancil, and AffirmedRx CEO, Greg Baker. Read more about the partnership HERE and visit our webpage at https://pbghpa.org/rx/.
This event is for PBGH members. Please register at https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_2LIDBkOWSaeifZ8frrTYag

2023 Health Equity Series, part 3
2023-08-30 12:00 - 13:00
The final installment of our 2023 series.
More information to come.
Free and open to the public!
To register, visit: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_m6_y2iSHRxya7QMwfP5Y1Q
https://pbghpa.org/health-equity/

2023 PBGH Healthcare & Benefits Symposium
2023-09-14 08:00 - 16:00 | Rivers Casino, 777 Casino Dr., Pittsburgh, 15212, United States
Join us for our biggest event of the year!
Save the Date for September 14th, 2023!
Join us at the Rivers Casino Event Center on the North Shore of Pittsburgh.
More information to come. Stay tuned!
Visit the Symposium webpage at https://pbghpa.org/symposium/.

PBGH Webinar
2023-10-10 12:00 - 13:00
Join us for our webinar entitled “Understanding the Burden of Major Depressive Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, and Schizophrenia.” Hear from Janetta Bekman, PharmD, MBA and Tim Wardell, PharmD, MBA, of AbbVie.
To register, CLICK HERE.
This webinar is FREE for PBGH Members and $29 for Non-Members.
PBGH Employer Members, view past webinars on the Member Dashboard: https://pbghpa.org/member/dashboard/

Webinar: Legal & Regulatory Update
2023-10-31 12:00 - 13:00
The discussion continues on the new legal and regulatory changes happening in healthcare. More information to come!
**This webinar is for FREE for PBGH Members & $49 for Non-members.**
To register, CLICK HERE.
PBGH Employer Members, view past webinars in this series at https://pbghpa.org/member/forum-presentations-em/

Fall 2023 Innovations Summit
2023-11-16 12:00 - 14:30
All PBGH employer-member and broker representatives are invited and encouraged to serve as an extension of our, “Shark Tank-like” judging panel during the “virtual” Innovations Summit, taking place November 16th. The Summit is designed to spur new ideas and innovation among companies providing healthcare-centric products or services to regional employers.
Two companies will present their innovative solutions to the judging panel starting at 12pm. You will be asked to vote on each presentation.
Then, you are also invited to join the event’s virtual reception at the end of the presentations and the winner of the Innovations Summit will be announced.
Register with annie.kasler@pbghpa.org .

Webinar Series with AffirmedRx: Part 1
2023-11-17 11:00 - 12:00
This is a 3 part educational series with our partners, AffirmedRx. Join us on these Fridays to hear from Greg Baker, CEO of AffirmedRx.
PBGH Pharmacy/PBM Educational Webinar Series: Rx Procurement and PBM Contracting Strategies

November 17, 11am to 12pm: Follow the money – Tracking the flow of funds in rebates, administrative fees, market share bonuses
December 1, 1:30 to 2:30pm: Hidden excess – Addressing misaligned incentives through optimizing contract language, MAC list composition, retail network design
December 15, 1:30 to 2:30pm: Specialty drug management – Promoting biosimilar competition, managing site of care, and evaluating specialty vendors like Vivio and Archimed

This Series is FREE for PBGH Employer Members and $79.00 for Associate Members and Non-Members. To register, CLICK HERE.

PBGH Webinar
2023-11-21 12:00 - 13:00
Data Reveal: Opportunities Emerging from the CAA
Hear from Michael Radeschi, Director of Strategic Partnerships, of Innovu.
With the passage of CAA, employers face new requirements and heightened responsibility. The tools provided to meet those requirements, however, enable the savvy to improve plan performance in addition to acting upon their Fiduciary responsibility. In this session, learn how real employers have utilized data to fulfill their Fiduciary responsibilities while identifying opportunities to enhance healthcare outcomes for themselves and their plan participants.
This webinar is free for PBGH Employer Members and $49 for Associate and Non-Members. To register, please CLICK HERE.
PBGH members, view past webinars on the Member Dashboard: https://pbghpa.org/member/dashboard/

Webinar Series with AffirmedRx: Part 2
2023-12-01 13:30 - 14:30
This is a 3 part educational series with our partners, AffirmedRx. Join us on these Fridays from 1:30-2:30 pm to hear from Greg Baker, CEO of AffirmedRx.
PBGH Pharmacy/PBM Educational Webinar Series: Rx Procurement and PBM Contracting Strategies

November 17: Follow the money – Tracking the flow of funds in rebates, administrative fees, market share bonuses
December 1: Hidden excess – Addressing misaligned incentives through optimizing contract language, MAC list composition, retail network design
December 15: Specialty drug management – Promoting biosimilar competition, managing site of care, and evaluating specialty vendors like Vivio and Archimed

This Series is FREE for PBGH Employer Members and $79.00 for Associate Members and Non-Members. To register, CLICK HERE.

PBGH Webinar
2023-12-12 12:00 - 13:00
The Bottom Line: Addressing The $50B+ Cost of Caregivers in the Workforce
Join us to hear from Mim Senft, Co-Founder and Co-Managing Director of Motivity Care. She will discuss the aging workforce and an aging population. Costs to employers related to caregiving are only going to rise, but there are ways to reduce those costs that include productivity, turnover and mental and physical claims costs.
**This webinar is FREE for PBGH members and $49 for non-members
CLICK HERE to Register.
PBGH members, view past webinars on the Member Dashboard: https://pbghpa.org/member/dashboard/

Webinar Series with AffirmedRx: Part 3
2023-12-15 13:30 - 14:30

Mental Health Summit and Workshop
2024-01-16 08:00 - 13:00
Join us at the RLA Learning and Conference Center in Cranberry, PA. Registration begins at 8:00 A.M. with presentations starting at 8:30 A.M.
Our morning will start with an opening keynote presentation from Laurie Barnett Levine of Mental Health America of Southwest PA. Laurie will then lead a workshop and Q&A/discussion with attendees. Our closing keynote speaker is Dr. Victoria Mattingly, Chief Executive Officer and Co-Owner of Mattingly Solutions.
This event is FREE for PBGH Members and $129 for Non-Members
CLICK HERE to Register.

January Legal & Regulatory Update
2024-01-31 12:00 - 13:00
The discussion continues on the new legal and regulatory changes happening in healthcare. This webinar is sponsored by Epstein Becker & Green. Hear from Heather Stone-Fletcher, Sandra Mihok, David Shillcutt, and Sam Nolan. They will discuss pertinent changes coming out of D.C. regarding your employees’ healthcare.
**This webinar is for FREE for PBGH Members & $49 for Non-members.
CLICK HERE to Register.
PBGH Employer Members, view past webinars in this series at https://pbghpa.org/member/forum-presentations-em/

March Webinar
2024-03-14 11:30 - 12:30
Join us for our webinar with EyeMed Vision Care, entitled “The Many Values of Vision Benefits-Some May Surprise You!”
Hear from John W. Lahr, O.D., FAAO, Senior Medical Director at EyeMed. Dr. Lahr is a senior executive with 49 years of experience in eye care delivery and vision care services, 23 of which have been with EyeMed. As Medical Director, he is responsible for the interaction and relationship development with EyeMed’s strategic partners in the areas of wellness, care management support and utilization management. Dr. Lahr also supports the areas of standards of care, quality assurance/improvement, network development and management as well as all communications to network providers and professional associations.
**This webinar is for FREE for PBGH Members & $49 for Non-members. REGISTER BELOW.**
PBGH Employer Members, view past webinars in this series at https://pbghpa.org/member/forum-presentations-em/
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Trends Forum 2024: Beyond the Pill
2024-03-21 08:30 - 12:00 | Montour Heights Country Club, 1491 Coraopolis Heights Rd., Coraopolis, PA, 15108, United States
Join us IN PERSON at the Montour Heights Country Club in Coraopolis, PA. Gain an understanding of the changes happening in the pharmacy industry, including notable advancements in gene and cell therapy, emerging trends in psychedelics, the explosive costs, and legal ramifications. .
Our panel will include speakers from:

Dinsmore – Bryan P. Murray
Highmark – Sarah Marche
Johnson & Johnson: Dr. Denise De Wiest
TARA Mind

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April Legal & Regulatory Update
2024-04-30 12:00 - 13:00
“Talking it Out: Navigating Required Plan Communications with Participants and Beneficiaries”
The discussion continues on the new legal and regulatory changes happening in healthcare in our educational webinar series with Epstein Becker & Green. Hear from Heather Stone Fletcher and Samuel C. Nolan.
Heather Stone Fletcher, a Member of the Firm in our Pittsburgh office, provides guidance to public and private employers on compliance and regulatory matters affecting employee benefit plans and executive compensation. Heather advises employers on the design, implementation, and operation of their employee benefit programs, including qualified and nonqualified retirement plans, health and welfare plans, and executive compensation arrangements. When a client contemplates a merger, acquisition, bankruptcy, or other corporate transaction or event, Heather provides advice regarding risk assessments, plan mergers and terminations, establishing new benefit platforms, and other employee benefits issues that can arise. She also has extensive experience advising employers with unionized workforces and fiduciaries regarding collectively bargained retirement and welfare plans, including withdrawal liability issues.
Samuel C. Nolan, an Associate in our Pittsburgh office, provides guidance to employers on complex employee benefits matters. Sam advises clients from numerous industries on designing, implementing, and operating employers’ employee benefits programs, including qualified and nonqualified retirement plans, health and welfare plans, and executive compensation arrangements. For clients contemplating a corporate transaction, he provides advice on risk assessments, plan mergers and terminations, the establishment of new benefit platforms, and other employee benefits issues that can arise.
**This webinar is for FREE for PBGH Members & $49 for Non-members. Register below!
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PAACC Mixer with Shakers Event
2024-05-02 17:30 - 20:00 | DoubleTree Pittsburgh Airport, 8402 University Blvd, Moon Twp, PA, 15108, United States
16th Annual Mixer with Shakers
Join us as we connect local business leaders & area non-profits to showcase the importance of GIVING BACK & supporting the important work of the incredible organizations in the Airport Corridor & surrounding areas.
Enjoy Great networking and Kentucky Derby Themed food stations, Cash Bar, Basket Raffle, Silent Auction, Live Entertainment with Ronnie and Mary Ann from Dancing Queen, and the annual “Cheers for Charity” Cocktail Competition!
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Webinar: How Family Forming Benefits Impact Equity
2024-06-06 12:00 - 13:00
PBGH is hosting an educational webinar supported by ARC Fertility on June 6th at 12pm EST. This is a FREE event! Register below!
Reproductive Health is a rapidly evolving aspect of healthcare and benefits, presenting unique challenges and opportunities for brokers, health plans, and employers alike. This discussion will focus on the strategic significance of family-forming benefits, specifically fertility benefits, in modern workplaces, emphasizing their impact on employee well-being, company culture, and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) goals. Through successful case studies and data-driven insights, the session will showcase the importance of these benefits in attracting and retaining talent while fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. Practical advice will be offered on effectively introducing and communicating these benefits to maximize their value for both employees and employers.
Speakers:
· Mike Stancil, CEO and President, Pittsburgh Business Group on Health
· David Adamson, MD, Founder and CEO, ARC Fertility
· Jennifer Littlepage, Human Resources Benefits Manager, National Association of Manufacturers
HR and benefits professionals – earn ​1 SHRM and HRCI credit by attending this webinar.

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June Webinar - Eating Disorders: Understanding the Complexities, Embracing Support, & Finding Resources
2024-06-11 12:00 - 13:00
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Supported by Acrisure, this educational webinar will explore the intricacies of eating disorders, shedding light on their impact not only on the individual, but also on their loved ones. It’s crucial for employers to recognize that the well-being of an employee and their family members is intertwined. One impacts the other.
During this session, we will delve into the array of resources available and examine how benefits play a vital role in supporting those affected. Our agenda kicks off with Annie Kasler, Communications Manager at PBGH, sharing her personal journey with eating disorders, followed by a discussion with Jessica Scheer, Chief Operating Officer, National Eating Disorders Association.
**This webinar is for FREE and Open to the public. CLICK HERE to register.**
PBGH Employer Members, view past webinars in this series at https://pbghpa.org/member/forum-presentations-em/
**HR and benefits professionals – earn ​1 SHRM and HRCI credit by attending this webinar.

Mix & Mingle with PBGH
2024-07-11 17:00 - 18:30 | Montour Heights Country Club, 1491 Coraopolis Heights Rd., Coraopolis, PA, 15108, United States
Join friends, members, and colleagues for a special summer Mix, Mingle & More event, hosted by PBGH.
This social event is pure fun. Chat with your peers and enjoy a libation and a bite to eat.
Please let us know you’re coming by July 8!

Webinar: Hospitals & Beyond: Innovating the Future of Care Delivery
2024-07-18 09:00 - 10:30
**This event is for FREE and open to the public. CLICK HERE to register for the webinar!
Our webinar will feature a panel of hospital and healthcare industry leaders. They will discuss their visions around the future of how care is delivered in hospitals and beyond. Following the presentations, there will be a panel discussion and Q&A.
Speakers:

Katie Burggraf Stewart, MPH, Director of Health Care Ratings, The Leapfrog Group
Nick Stupakis, Vice President, Helion

HR and benefits professionals – earn SHRM and HRCI credits by attending this event.
**This event is for FREE and open to the public. CLICK HERE to register for the webinar!

July Webinar: The profound impact of migraines & effective management
2024-07-19 12:00 - 13:00
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Join our insightful webinar on migraines, where we delve into the profound impact migraines have on patients’ lives and explore clinical approaches for effective management. Learn from leading experts from Pfizer about the latest research, treatment strategies, and patient care practices.
**This webinar will NOT be recorded. Make sure to register now to watch LIVE!
Speakers:

Edward Cox, Head and General Manager of DIgital Health, Pfizer
Heidi Luder, PharmD, MS, BCACP, National Payer Account Medical Lead, Pfizer

**This webinar is for FREE and open to the public. CLICK HERE to Register.**
**HR and benefits professionals – earn ​1 SHRM and HRCI credit by attending this webinar.
PBGH Employer Members, view past webinars in this series at https://pbghpa.org/member/forum-presentations-em/

July Legal & Regulatory Update: Chevron Overturned
2024-07-31 12:00 - 13:00
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Chevron Overturned: How Agency Deference Might Affect Benefits Administration and ERISA Litigation
The discussion continues on the new legal and regulatory changes happening in healthcare, particularly around the current overturning of Chevron, in our educational webinar series with Epstein Becker & Green. We will be joined by Attorney John Houston Pope: https://www.ebglaw.com/people/john-houston-pope
**This webinar is for FREE and open to the public. CLICK HERE to register!**
**HR and benefits professionals – earn ​1 SHRM and HRCI credit by attending this webinar.
PBGH Employer Members, view past webinars in this series at https://pbghpa.org/member/forum-presentations-em/

Annual Healthcare & Benefits Symposium
2024-09-12 08:00 - 18:00 | Pittsburgh Marriot North, 100 Cranberry Woods Dr., Cranberry Twp, 16066, United States
Our 2024 Healthcare and Benefits Symposium is bookended by two remarkable keynote speakers. Claim your seat now to hear from Brett Keisel, former Pittsburgh Steelers, and Erin Brockovich, activist and advocate. Register at https://pbghpa.org/symposium-registration/
Taking place on September 12th, our biggest event of the year will also include 10 breakout sessions and an expo featuring our partners. Join us to gain insights from People You Trust on how you can make a positive impact in healthcare!
Visit the Symposium webpage at https://pbghpa.org/symposium/.
More information to come. HR and benefits professionals – earn ​5 SHRM and HRCI credit by attending this event.

Webinar: Full Circle Cancer Care for Better Health & Cost Outcomes
2024-09-30 12:00 - 13:00
**CLICK HERE to register for this FREE webinar.**
Every year, one in two Americans are diagnosed with cancer. Despite the growing risk, people still face major barriers to cancer prevention, diagnosis, and care. The U.S. medical system still prioritizes “sick care” over true “healthcare,” meaning care for the majority of people most often occurs after they are determined to be sick and when that care is more costly and more complex.
As employers, we have the opportunity to do better by our employees and see cancer not as something that only happens after a diagnosis, but rather, as a full journey that goes from health, sickness, and back to health.
Join us as we host Color Health on September 30th at 12pm ET for a discussion on what it means to provide employees with supportive, continuous care throughout their journey–before, during, and after a diagnosis– and how to deliver care that both improves health outcomes while reducing costly cancer care spend.
Our panelists will cover:
● Real patient stories that uncover the logistical, financial, and psychological barriers that create hurdles for comprehensive cancer care at every stage of the journey
● How delays from initial suspicion to diagnosis worsen patient outcomes and increase costs, and share a vision for streamlined processes to reduce these delays
● Strategies to align early detection with effective treatment and support for cancer patients and survivors to reduce costly claims and improve employee outcomes
Speakers:
● Bonny Morris, PhD, MSPH, RN, Vice President, Navigation, American Cancer Society
● Keegan Duchicela, MD, Director, Medical Affairs
● Robin Cole, former Pittsburgh Steelers, 2x Super Bowl Champion and cancer survivor
**CLICK HERE to Register for our webinar support by Color, partners of PBGH.**

NEDA Walk - Pittsburgh
2024-10-19 09:00 - 11:00
Join us in supporting the NEDA as we walk to raise awareness around eating disorder recovery! If you are able to donate to our team, please visit: https://donations.nationaleatingdisorders.org/team/600185.
This event is taking place on October 19th at Schenley Plaza in Pittsburgh at 9AM EST. For more information: https://donations.nationaleatingdisorders.org/event/pittsburgh-neda-walk-2024/e566162
This cause is close to our hearts, and we walk to help spread hope, provide resources, and break the stigma, not only around eating disorders, but also around asking for help.
Donate to our team to support the National Eating Disorder Association. Every bit counts towards making a difference in the lives of individuals and families battling these challenges.
Whether you can walk, donate, or even spread the word, your support means the world to us!

October Legal & Regulatory Update
2024-10-31 12:00 - 13:00
**CLICK HERE to register!**
Supported by Epstein Becker and Green, the discussion continues on the new legal and regulatory changes happening in healthcare, particularly around the number of lawsuits emerging within the industry. Gain valuable insight as an employer and HR leader on key issues to monitor and address proactively.
Sandra Mihok (Epstein Becker and Green) will discuss the recent challenges to employer’s administration of “smoking cessation” programs, and how employers can help ensure they are following a compliant process for participants. Then, Jeb Gerth and Samuel Nolan (both of Epstein Becker and Green) will provide an update on recent litigation and government enforcement actions affecting health and welfare plans, including issues affecting health and welfare plan fiduciary duties, plan document design, and litigation pursuant to the No Surprises Act.
**This webinar is for FREE and open to the public. CLICK HERE to register**
**HR and benefits professionals – earn ​1 SHRM credit by attending this webinar.
PBGH Employer Members, view past webinars in this series at https://pbghpa.org/member/forum-presentations-em/

Open Enrollment Relief Party
2024-12-12 17:00 - 19:00 | Montour Heights Country Club, 1491 Coraopolis Heights Rd., Coraopolis, PA, 15108, United States
A gathering for our PBGH Employer Members to celebrate 2024.
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2024/2025 Annual Meeting
2025-01-21 10:00 - 12:00
Join us virtually to hear 2024 in review and what is ahead in 2025! Hear from PBGH CEO and President, Mike Stancil. Diane McClune of PBGH will also share the various programs PBGH is leading, including the HPV Task Force, a Diabetes Program, and our continued work around maternal and infant health.
This event is for PBGH Employer and Associate Members only.
CLICK HERE to register.

PBGH Webinar with Summus: Heart Health
2025-02-25 12:00 - 13:00
CLICK HERE to register.
Join us for our first of three webinars with Summus, entitled “Healthy Hearts, Healthy Workplaces: How HR Leaders Can Champion Cardiovascular Wellness.” The discussion will focus on encouraging heart health in the workplace. We will be joined by Dr. Colleen Tenan, MD (CLICK HERE for bio). She will discuss the importance of hearth health, preventive programs, plus how to navigate cardiovascular care.
CLICK HERE to register.
Webinar Objectives:

Understand the importance of heart health in the workplace​
Explore actionable strategies HR leaders can implement and the role of employee benefits to support employees’ heart health​
​Learn how Summus Heart Health, a targeted, doctor-led program, can prevent, treat, and reverse cardiac and vascular conditions, and how it can align with your organization’s goals​
