43rd Annual Conference
JW Marriott Chicago
Employer registration closes Thursday.
Registration is closed to non-employers.
Walk-in registrations are not available.
Overview
151 W. Adams St.
Chicago, IL 60603

Monday, May 8, 2023
4:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Employer-Only Pre-Conference Roundtable & Dinner
Badge pick-up: Madison Room, 3rd floor
Tuesday, May 9, 2023
7:00 AM - 10:00 AM Optional Health Screenings (see below)
7:30 AM - Registration, Breakfast & Exhibits: Ballroom Lobby, 2nd floor
8:15 AM - Welcome & Opening of General Conference Day 1
11:25 AM - Breakout Sessions (see below)
12:15 PM - Networking Lunch
12:50 PM - General Conference Resumes
3:00 PM - Networking Break & Exhibits
3:30 PM - General Conference Resumes
5:15 PM - 6:45 PM - Networking Reception in Exhibit Hall
 
Wednesday, May 10, 2023
7:00 AM - 10:00 AM Optional Health Screenings (see below)
7:30 AM - Registration, Breakfast & Exhibits: Ballroom Lobby, 2nd floor
8:15 AM - Annual MBGH Member Meeting
8:30 AM - Welcome & Opening of General Conference Day 2
10:25 AM - Networking Break & Exhibits
11:00 AM - General Conference Resumes
11:50 AM - Breakout Sessions (see below)
12:40 PM - Networking Lunch & Prize Drawings 
1:35 PM - General Conference Resumes
3:15 PM - Closing Remarks & Adjournment
Health Screenings
Don’t miss this opportunity to focus on your personal health and wellbeing! Appointments are available both days of the conference. Walk-ins are welcome.
Musculoskeletal Consultation: During this 15-minute MSK exercise therapy consultation, expert coaches will walk you through exercises to demonstrate an innovative therapy model that addresses both brain and body wellbeing. Register here.

Essential Care Screening: This wellness screening will assess your risk of cardiometabolic conditions, mental health and other gaps in care. You’ll receive personalized recommendations based on your results and will gain a better understanding of how to deploy similar services to your member population. Register here.
Breakout Sessions
Three concurrent breakout sessions are scheduled each morning of the conference. Plan to attend the session of your choice each day.
Tuesday, May 9, 2023, 11:25 AM - 12:15 PM
  • Why Fertility and Family-Building Benefits Should be a Key Part of Your DEI Strategy, State Room
  • The Forgotten Dependent: Support Employee Wellbeing with Telehealth for Pets, Randolph Room
  • Engaging Plan Members to Reduce Pharmacy Spend, Madison Room
Wednesday, May 10, 2023, 11:50 AM - 12:40 PM
  • Future of Virtual Specialty Care: Improving Access to Physicians, State Room
  • Understanding the Complete Story in Your Benefits Data with Integrated Analytics, Randolph Room
  • Helping Employees Get the Medicine They Can't Afford to Live Without, at Prices Everyone Can Afford to Live With, Madison Room
Prize Drawing May 10
The highly anticipated MBGH prize drawing returns this year! Prizes include (but not limited to): $150 Ticketmaster gift card, Apple AirPods Pro, Away Suitcase, gift box of your choice, G-ROK wireless golf speaker, Apple Watch Ultra, $300 subscription of your choice, Chicago golf outing, $100 Amazon gift card... and many more. The prize drawing will take place at lunch Wednesday, May 10.
Must be present to win!
HRCI
The use of this official seal confirms that the May 9 and May 10 conference days have met HR Certification Institute’s® (HRCI®) criteria for recertification credit pre-approval. This program is approved for 12 credit hours. Those wishing to earn credit hours must sign in and sign out each day of the conference.
Registration
MBGH members receive significant discounts! For more information about membership, view the MBGH Membership webpage or contact Mark Pfleger.
Sponsors
A big THANK YOU to our sponsors!
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Case Study Sponsors
Questions? info@mbgh.org