Past Employer Member Roundtables

MBGH Employer Member Roundtables

MBGH’s employer member roundtables address timely topics including health benefits, health care reform, health improvement and wellbeing. Past roundtables are listed below.

March 13, 2025 – Mental Health Parity Compliance: What you Need to Know and Tools to Help

Sarah Bassler Millar, Partner from Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath joined us for an insightful roundtable discussion exploring compliance and challenges with MHPAEA rules. She covered how the requirements impact employer-sponsored health plans, actions you need to take now, and tools and resources to assist with this undertaking.

February 13, 2025 – Optimizing Drug Formularies for Better Care and Cost

Jan Berger, MD, MBGH, Medical Director and CEO of Health Intelligence Partners led a great discussion with Habib Abraham, Manager, Pharmacy Benefits of Bon Secours Mercy Health and Sherri Samuels-Fuerst, VP, Total Rewards of Sargento Foods. Members explored the evolving role of drug formularies, where financial pressures often overshadow clinical needs. Many learned how the misuse of formularies impacts employee health, drives up costs, and how employers can guide reforms for better healthcare outcomes. 

January 9, 2025 – The 2024 Election & Impact to Employers

This insightful roundtable discussion led by Bret Jackson, President and CEO of the Economic Alliance of Michigan explored anticipating healthcare changes under the new administration, including political shifts that may impact benefit structures, healthcare policy, access, and delivery. Brett answered several member questions with an overall high rating from member attendees.

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