Weekly Update
April 17, 2024
MBGH Resource

In last week's email, we shared three new MBGH resources:
  • fertility action brief
  • fertility toolkit
  • treatment-resistant depression action brief

This week, click on the image to view our obesity toolkit!
Employers: Do not miss this year's roundtable and networking opportunity at the MBGH 44th Annual Conference! This year's employer-only pre-conference:

Obesity Management & GLP-1s
Monday, May 6, 2024
4:00 PM to 8:30 PM

Roundtable – 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Learn the latest on employer obesity management efforts, if and how employers are covering GLP-1s, and what best practice looks like. Interactive roundtables with your peers will focus on important issues and opportunities, plan design ideas, what works and doesn’t work and how to prepare for the future. Reports from each table will provide tangible ideas to take with you; all attendees will receive a summary after the workshop.

Reception – 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Dinner – 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM
Don’t miss this opportunity to continue the workshop discussion, connect with your colleagues and meet new benefits professionals – all in a relaxed, informative and fun environment!

Registration for this event is included with Annual Conference registration. Available to HR/benefits professionals only.
Upcoming MBGH Programs
44th Annual Conference
May 7 - 8, 2024
JW Marriott Chicago
See details below.
Mental Health
First Aid Training
May 30, 2024 (virtual) or
June 25, 2024 (in Chicago)
9:00 AM to 3:00 PM (CT)
Monthly MBGH Employer Member Roundtable Series
Beyond Hospital Transparency:
What You Need to Know About State & Federal Legislation
June 13, 2024
Zoom Meeting
12:00 PM to 1:15 PM (CT)
Employer Forum on Pharmacy Benefits, Specialty & Biopharma Therapies
What Employers Must Know about Fiduciary Turmoil, Transparency & Legislation, and What to Do Next
 June 26, 2024
University Club Chicago
and virtual
8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Mental Health First Aid Training

May 30, 2024 (virtual) or
June 25, 2024 (in Chicago)
9:00 AM to 3:00 PM (CT)
Employer Members: MBGH is thrilled to offer complimentary Mental Health First Aid training as a benefit for our Employer Members. Registration is on a first come, first served basis and is limited to three employees per MBGH member organization. Space is limited to a maximum attendance of 30 participants per each training session so if you're interested, don't hesitate -- register now!
  • Register for the virtual OR in-person training (not both)
  • May 30 (virtual) registration closes May 9
  • June 25 (Chicago in-person) registration closes June 4
  • Must be present for the entire 6-hour training session to receive the completion certificate
  • Must be on camera at all times if attending the virtual session
  • Must complete two hours of pre-training work prior to the session
  • Anticipate five CEU’s for completing the training
2024 Employer Coalition Strategy Summit
Strategy Development & Networking Opportunity
 June 10 - 11, 2024
University Club Chicago
Employers: Join us at the National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalition’s Coalition Strategy Summit. This special meeting is open exclusively to coalitions, employers, key stakeholders and invited guests to focus on how we can use our shared influence to shape the future of health care. Key topics include: 
  • How AI Can Be Used to Make Health Care More Efficient
  • Preparing for the Flood of Innovative High-Cost Therapies
  • The Future of Women’s Health
  • New Frontiers for Mental Health
  • The Big Pivot: Employers Driving Affordability Imperatives
  • ...and more! 
There is no cost to register. Use discount code employercode for complimentary registration and select Midwest Business Group on Health as your coalition affiliation.