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SUMMARY:Raising the Bar
DESCRIPTION:Topic: Health Benefits Without the Headache - A Practical Conversation for EmployersIf your company's health and pharmacy costs feel increasingly difficult to understand or control you're not alone.This practical educational session will help small and mid-sized employers prepare for benefit renewal season. We'll explain today's cost pressures in plain language\, including the impact of newer medications such as GLP-1s\, and share questions you may want to ask your broker or carrier.You'll leave with: A clearer understanding of what is driving benefit costs\n Practical questions to bring to your next renewal conversation\n An overview of options available to businesses of different sizes\n Greater confidence navigating benefits without becoming an expertBring your questions and gain useful information to help you approach your next benefits renewal with confidence.There is no cost to attend. Chamber members and prospective members are welcome\, and registration is preferred but not required.\nAbout the Speaker:\nDon Hicks brings over 25 years of experience across legal\, technology\, and Human Capital Management\, giving him a well-rounded perspective on how businesses operate and grow. Today\, he serves as an Area Vice President with Vensure Employer Solutions\, where he leads a team focused on helping organizations streamline HR processes and make smarter use of HR technology. He holds a master's degree in public administration from Villanova University and is also a proud U.S. Marine Corps veteran\, where he earned the distinguished honor of Marine of the Year. Outside of work\, Don enjoys sports\, movies\, and reading about American history and business. He and his wife have been married for 25 years and live in Strongsville\, Ohio with their son and their dog\, Chloe.
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Topic: Health Benefits Without the Headache - A Practical Conversation for Employers
If your company&rsquo\;s health and pharmacy costs feel increasingly difficult to understand&mdash\;or control&mdash\;you&rsquo\;re not alone.
This practical educational session will help small and mid-sized employers prepare for benefit renewal season. We&rsquo\;ll explain today&rsquo\;s cost pressures in plain language\, including the impact of newer medications such as GLP-1s\, and share questions you may want to ask your broker or carrier.
You&rsquo\;ll leave with:
&bull\; A clearer understanding of what is driving benefit costs
&bull\; Practical questions to bring to your next renewal conversation
&bull\; An overview of options available to businesses of different sizes
&bull\; Greater confidence navigating benefits without becoming an expert
Bring your questions and gain useful information to help you approach your next benefits renewal with confidence.
There is no cost to attend. Chamber members and prospective members are welcome\, and registration is preferred but not required.
About the Speaker:
Don Hicks brings over 25 years of experience across legal\, technology\, and Human Capital Management\, giving him a well-rounded perspective on how businesses operate and grow. Today\, he serves as an Area Vice President with Vensure Employer Solutions\, where he leads a team focused on helping organizations streamline HR processes and make smarter use of HR technology. He holds a master&rsquo\;s degree in public administration from Villanova University and is also a proud U.S. Marine Corps veteran\, where he earned the distinguished honor of Marine of the Year. Outside of work\, Don enjoys sports\, movies\, and reading about American history and business. He and his wife have been married for 25 years and live in Strongsville\, Ohio with their son and their dog\, Chloe.
LOCATION:139 N. Court Street Suite A Medina OH 44256
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URL:https://greatermedinachamberofcommerce.growthzoneapp.com/chamber-member-events/Details/raising-the-bar-1763673?sourceTypeId=Hub
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