Tackling the Chronic Condition Trifecta: Cardiovascular, Diabetes and Obesity

University Club of Chicago
76 E Monroe St
Chicago, IL 60603

Dial-in Instructions:

The registration confirmation email will contain links to participate virtually. All registrants will receive communications from info@mbgh.org prior to the event.

When: Sep 24, 2025 from 08:30 AM to 04:00 PM (CT)

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Event Description

Cardiovascular disease, obesity, and diabetes form a powerful—and costly—trifecta of chronic conditions driving long-term health plan expenses and impacting workforce productivity. This session will explore the interconnected nature of these conditions, their impact on employer-sponsored health plans, and effective, evidence-based strategies for prevention and management. Learn how to leverage data, coordinate care, and engage members to improve outcomes and control rising costs.

Attend this session to:

Understand the interrelationship between cardiovascular disease, obesity, and diabetes and their collective impact on employee health and healthcare costs
Explore integrated care and data-driven approaches to improve health outcomes and reduce the financial burden on health plans
Learn how to engage employees effectively through wellness initiatives, clinical programs, and personalized support to drive sustainable behavior change

This program is available both in-person and virtually.

The MBGH team sincerely apologizes for scheduling this program during Rosh Hashanah. The program recording and speaker slides will be shared with all registrants after the event. To receive them, please register as a virtual attendee or request via email (info@mbgh.org.) Again, we apologize for the oversight.

Speakers

Veronica Johnson, MD Obesity Medicine Specialist, Assistant Professor Northwestern Medicine
Joanna Bentley Director of Compensation & Benefits Wabash
Jan Berger, MD Medical Director Midwest Business Group on Health
Melani Cheers General Manager – Corporate Medical Director United States Steel Corporation
Melissa Dabrowski Employee Benefit Plans & Programs Manager Constellation Energy
David Dungan, MD Primary Care Physician Duly Health and Care
James Gilroy Senior Vice President, Corporate and Strategic Accounts Lilly USA
Kellee Grimes Director Human Resources Mutual of Omaha
Jennifer Guy, PharmD Clinical Pharmacist TrestleTree
George Huntley CEO Diabetes Leadership Council
Amy Hutkowski Senior Benefits Analyst Fortune Brands Innovations, Inc.
Sue Letang Sr. H&W Manager US Foods
Neal Peterson Director, U.S. Benefits Constellation Brands
Katherine Saunders, MD Faculty, Weill Cornell Medicine & Co-Founder FlyteHealth
Christa-Marie Singleton, MD Chief Medical Officer - Healthcare and Insurance U.S. Office of Personnel Management

Registration Fees

Members $0
Employer Non-Members $100
Other Non-Members $400

HRCI Accreditation

This program is approved for 6 HR (General) credit hours toward aPHR®, aPHRi™, PHR®, PHRca®, SPHR®, GPHR®, PHRi™ and SPHRi™ recertification through HR Certification Institute® (HRCI®). For more information about certification or recertification, visit www.hrci.org.