2026 SUMMER WEBINAR SERIES · PANEL REPLAY Healthcare costs Aren't Going Down. Now What? A candid conversation on the realities behind rising healthcare costs, the challenges facing employers, and practical strategies for building a more sustainable benefits plan. Published July 22, 2026
About This Session
In this HCM Tech Advisory webinar, we explored how employers can take a more active role in managing rising healthcare costs. Our panel shared practical insights on understanding healthcare cost drivers, using claims data to make informed decisions, evaluating pharmacy strategies, improving healthcare navigation, and building a year-round approach to benefits planning. Together, we discussed how employers can better understand their workforce, partner effectively with brokers and vendors, and make more informed benefits decisions that balance cost, employee needs, and long-term organizational goals.

Panelists
Leah Joyner – Principal Consultant & Founder, HCM Tech Advisory
Amy Mansfield Nelli – Employee Benefits Strategist, IMA Financial Group
Rachel Strauss – Founder, CEO & Pharmacy Strategist, PBM Princess
Matthew McCormick – Vice President of Growth Strategy, TALON

Whether you're responsible for benefits, HR, finance, or advising employers, this conversation offers practical ideas for taking a more proactive, data-informed approach to managing healthcare costs. of work.

Key Takeaways
  • Understand what's driving healthcare costs
  • Learn practical approaches to managing rising costs
  • Explore how data and analytics can support smarter benefits decisions
  • Gain actionable insights from industry experts on building a more proactive, sustainable approach to healthcare cost management.
Featured Guests
Leah Joyner
Principal consultant & Founder, HCM Tech Advisory
Amy Mansfield Nelli
Employee Benefits Strategist, IMA Group
Rachel Strauss
Founder, CEO & Pharmacy Strategist, PBM Princess
Matthew McCormick
Vice President of Growth Strategy, TALON
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