Webinar: Breakthrough Therapies at a Breaking Point: Real Stories & Real Solutions from Employers

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Webinar: Breakthrough Therapies at a Breaking Point: Real Stories & Real Solutions from Employers



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:  Jun 5, 2025 from 12:30 PM to 02:00 PM (CT)

Agenda 

 

Breakthrough Therapies at a Breaking Point:

Real Stories & Real Solutions From Employers Navigating the Future of High-Cost Therapies

 

Imagine a world where diseases are cured, not just managed. That future is here — but at what price and how can employers find a path with coverage intact?

Event Description

Revolutionary ultra-high-cost therapies are transforming healthcare, offering potential cures rather than just symptom management for patients who previously had no options. Yet despite their life-changing potential, these treatments face a significant barrier – their tremendous cost. Employers find themselves at a critical crossroads, balancing the remarkable clinical benefits against daunting financial realities. This isn't just about dollars and cents—it's about determining the value of breakthrough innovation and who gets access to it.

The challenges extend far beyond simple affordability concerns. Employers must navigate complex questions about therapeutic outcomes, optimal delivery settings, price variability, and the increasingly complicated role of rebates. Simply opting not to provide coverage isn't a viable solution for forward-thinking organizations committed to employee health. Instead, employers need strategic intelligence and practical approaches to address these emerging challenges.

Join us for an eye-opening webinar where we'll reveal the findings from MBGH's employer-directed research project tackling these precise challenges. You'll discover actionable frameworks to help you confidently approach leadership with informed recommendations rather than unanswered questions. We'll equip you with practical strategies to identify and evaluate the coverage and financial options that can make these transformative therapies accessible within your benefits program. Our exclusive research pulls back the curtain on this rapidly evolving landscape through remarkably candid conversations with key stakeholders.

You'll hear insights directly from employers, pharmaceutical manufacturers, PBMs, and other intermediaries who shared their unfiltered perspectives on:

  • How dramatically this market is transforming—and what that means for your decision-making timeline
  • Which financing and coverage options actually address the fundamental challenges—that merely shift costs
  • Specific steps employers can take now to prepare for both immediate decisions and long-term strategy in this space


The highlight of our session? An authentic panel discussion featuring employers who participated in this groundbreaking project. These benefits leaders will share their firsthand experiences, critical insights, and strategic approaches to these complex decisions. They'll discuss their key takeaways, how they're adapting to this rapidly evolving landscape, and preview the next phase of this important work.

Don't miss this opportunity to position your organization at the forefront of addressing one of the most significant challenges in healthcare benefits today. The future of life-changing therapies depends on finding sustainable paths forward—be part of creating the solution.

Speakers



  • Jason Duhon Senior Manager Total Rewards Caterpillar Inc. & MBGH Board of Directors
  • Carole Mendoza Former VP of Benefits Voya Financial & MBGH Board Vice Chair
  • Sherri Samuels-Fuerst VP Advisor, Total Rewards Sargento Foods & MBGH Board Chair
  • Dan Dentzer Manager: Health & Wellness Benefits Strategy United Airlines
  • Tom Sondergeld Owner & Managing Consultant TS Consulting Group, LLC.

Registration Fees

  • Members $0
  • Employer Non-Members $50
  • Other Non-Members $150

  • Register for June 25, 2025: MBGH’s Employer Forum on Pharmacy Benefits, Specialty Drugs & Biopharma where we will dive deeper into this and vital topic and hear more from leading experts and employers.