The Learning Network

High quality education & networking for human resources and health benefits professionals 

MBGH provides the opportunity to share ideas and solutions with 
other benefit professionals who face similar challenges.  
  
-- Jill Youman, VP-HR/Benefits, Kraft Foods

The Learning Network is MBGH’s primary educational vehicle designed to foster collaboration,  networking among members and other healthcare stakeholders, and to disseminate the collective knowledge and experience of leading employers and industry experts.  Participants gain experience, skills and contacts needed for organizational and career advancement, in an engaging, friendly and productive atmosphere.

Workshops, Webinars and Luncheons  

Featuring a unique blend of leading industry experts, employer best practices and roundtable discussions on the hottest health benefits, health reform and health management topics.

• Designed for health benefits professionals and open to all health care stakeholders, with programs provided at no cost to members.

• Conducted monthly in downtown Chicago and offered simultaneously via webinar (online and teleconference), offering outreach to a national audience. View our calendar of events. 

• Members can access a library of speaker presentations for programs conducted over the past four years. 
  

Employer Health Benefits Roundtables
Offers employer members and invited guests the opportunity for a robust exchange of ideas, challenges, solutions and best practices on the latest issues and trends. Learn More   

  
Pharmacy Benefits Academy  
This annual 1.5 day event offers employers and health plans with information on the latest developments, innovations and trends in pharmacy benefit design and strategies.  The Academy is open to all interested parties and offers opportunities for networking with fellow employers, with an exhibit hall of vendors in the pharmacy vendor space.  Unique to the event is the interactive pre-conference “Boot Camp” workshop offering key information for those just starting out or needing an overview of pharmacy benefits. Over 200 people were in attendance at the 2010 Academy

Health Benefits Benchmarking Surveys
Employer benchmarking surveys provide a quick and easy way to measure what other employers are doing in health benefits management, health care reform, and health improvement strategies. Survey results are provided to employer members as a benefit of membership and at no cost. Learn More 

Health Plan & Health System User Groups
User Groups are conducted throughout the year ane provide Chicago-area employers and invited guests an opportunity to discuss issues and challenges with fellow employer members as well as meet with senior officials of major local health plans, health systems and medical groups. The sessions enable employers to better understand and ask about key contracting, quality, data management and services issues.