- Barb Marder, President and CEO, Employee Benefit Research Institute (EBRI)
- Johnny C. Taylor, Jr., President and CEO, Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)
Exclusive Member Access: Live Virtual Streaming
EBRI-SHRM 2025 Health Benefits Symposium
About the Event
The SHRM and Employee Benefits Research Institute (EBRI) Health Benefits Symposium convenes executives, HR leaders, and healthcare innovators to examine the forces reshaping the future of employee well-being. From breakthrough medications and AI to affordability, mental health, and real-world employer solutions, this is where ideas become action.
This year, members can join virtually to access eight dynamic sessions in real time—featuring thought leaders, disruptors, and decision-makers driving the future of workforce health.
Don’t miss your chance to join the conversation!
Why Attend Virtually?
- Access the best insights — Direct access to the eight most important conversations of the day.
- Engage with experts — Hear from leaders across healthcare, benefits, and business strategy.
- Stay ahead of change — Learn how employers are navigating cost, innovation, and workforce well-being.
Agenda
- Marc R. Watkins, MD, Chief Medical Officer, Kroger Health, The Kroger Co.
- Bruce Ettinger, Founder & CEO, Spence
- Ben Light, VP, Partnerships, Zorro
- Chris Byrd, WEX (moderator)
- Heidi D. Burnett, People Organization Leader and Global Human Sustainability, Aon
- Henriette Coetzer, Chief Medical Officer, Blue Health Intelligence
- Arpit Patel, Senior Vice President, Trade Relations, MedImpact
- Paul Fronstin, Director, Health Benefits Research, Employee Benefit Research Institute (EBRI) (moderator)
- Raghav Murali-Ganesh, Osara Health
- Tom Cohen, Chief Growth Officer, Coupe Health
- Derek Lundsten, President & Chief Culture Officer, Lifeguides
- Rebecca Miksad, Chief Medical Officer, Color Health
- Crystal Onwu, PharmD, Director of Clinical Strategy, Omada Health
- Tami Simon, EBRI Board of Trustees (moderator)
- Caroline Carney, Chief Executive Officer, Magellan Health
- Arthur C. Evans Jr., CEO, American Psychological Association
- Taft Parsons III, Vice President and Chief Psychiatric Officer, Aetna / CVS Health
- Marjorie Morrison, Executive in Residence, Mental Health, Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) (moderator)
- Kate Phillips, Global Head of Benefits, Bank of America
- Alexander Alonso, Chief Data & Analytics Officer, SHRM (moderator)
- Barb Marder, President and CEO, Employee Benefit Research Institute (EBRI)
*Speakers and timing are subject to change.
Featured Speakers
Alexander Alonso
Chief Data & Analytics Officer, SHRM
Heidi D. Burnett
People Organization Leader and Global Human Sustainability, Aon
Marjorie Morrison
Executive in Residence, Mental Health, SHRM
Taft Parsons III
Vice President and Chief Psychiatric Officer, Aetna / CVS Health