The workplace is changing. Can employee benefits keep up?

BLOOMINGTON, MN (April 18, 2019) ⎯ The pace of change in health care is fast and furious. And high-performing companies are working hard to keep up by creating purpose-driven work environments that attract and retain top talent across demographic groups. The Minnesota Health Action Group’s 12th Annual Employer Leadership Summit on May 2 will address how the changing workforce — as well as the physical workplace — are influencing the type of benefits employers offer.

Employers, business leaders, human resource professionals, and health care companies will benefit from Minnesota-based and nationally known speakers who will provide inspiration, actionable insights, and tools to help employers address the health and well-being needs of the workforce of the future. Summit attendees will also receive an exclusive sneak peek at findings from the Minnesota Health Action Group’s Annual Employer Benefits Survey, which tracks benefit trends from public and private entities that are headquartered in and have employees in Minnesota. Official survey results won’t be released until mid-May, giving Summit attendees early access to valuable trend information that can influence benefit design.

The Leadership Summit will take place from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Westin Edina Galleria in Edina, MN. More than 200 Minnesota employers, health care experts, and health care companies are expected to attend to discuss today’s most pressing health care issues and the value of investing in a healthy workforce. The theme for this year’s Summit, “CHANGE @ THE SPEED OF LIFE: Investing in the Workforce of Tomorrow,” will challenge attendees to think differently, imagining the future of the workplace and the benefit needs of an increasingly diverse workforce. Speakers will offer perspectives and reveal new approaches to the role employers and business leaders play in evolving workplace benefits and supporting employee success.

“Employers continue to be the engine for change and innovation in health care, tackling issues that drive systemic cost increases while preventing employees from living their best lives,” said Carolyn Pare, president and CEO of the Minnesota Health Action Group. “The Summit brings together some of the brightest minds in health care, along with visionary business leaders and entrepreneurs to discuss solutions that are truly changing the conversation about benefits, health care, and placing value and compassion above ROI.”

The Summit is a venue where employers of all sizes, as well as C-suite leaders, benefits professionals, health care policy leaders, health plan executives, and health care providers can share experiences and ideas in a collaborative format. The event will feature thought-provoking presentations from experts and panelists, including:
• Ken Horstman, Senior Director of Total Compensation, University of Minnesota
• Becky Ditmer, Principal, EY
• Elena Valentine, CEO, Skill Scout
• Jaclyn Wainwright, CEO, AiR Healthcare Solutions
• Darcy Gruttadaro, Director, Center for Workplace Mental Health, American Psychiatric Association Foundation
• Sean Duffy, CEO, Omada Health

For more information about speakers and topics, visit: http://mnhealthactiongroup.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/2019_Summit_preview-03.04.19-2.pdf.
In addition to compelling keynotes and panel discussions, the popular Innovators’ Showcase will return this year to highlight leading-edge health care solutions from start-ups across the country. This year’s innovators include:
• BrightDime - A platform of financial wellness tools that employers can implement into their employee well-being strategies.
• Buoy Health- A digital health tool that uses advanced artificial intelligence to resemble a doctor visit to analyze symptoms and provide care resources.
• Cleo - A family support system that helps working parents balance work and home life.
• Naturally Slim - A digital counseling program that teaches participants simple skills to change when and how they eat, instead of what they eat.
• Sibly- A 24/7 wellness support tool with access to experienced coaches who help employees achieve their goals and improve well-being.

This year’s Summit is sponsored by: AiR Healthcare Solutions, Allina Health | Aetna, Aon, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota, ConsumerMedical, Grand Rounds, HealthFitness, Hello Heart, LifeSpeak, Livongo, Medica, MedImpact, Mercer, meQuilibrium, Naturally Slim, Omada, OptumRx, PreferredOne, Prime Therapeutics, PSG, Trividia Health, PDR, Rethink Benefits, UnitedHealthcare, and Wellbeats.

Cost of attendance for Minnesota Health Action Group members is $249 and $399 for non-members. For more information or to register, visit www.actiongroupsummit.com. Follow @ActionGroupMN and #AGSummit19 for news and information.

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About the Minnesota Health Action Group
The Minnesota Health Action Group is a coalition of public and private purchasers whose sole purpose is to represent the collective voice of those who write the checks for health care in Minnesota. Action Group members collaborate with community stakeholders to drive innovations that support high-quality health care, create engaged consumers, and ensure the economic vitality of all Minnesota communities. Based in Bloomington, MN, the Minnesota Health Action Group was formed in 1988 as the Buyers Health Care Action Group. To learn more, visit www.mnhealthactiongroup.org. Follow on YouTube, LinkedIn, and Twitter.
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