Keynotes

Racing to the Future: AI Trends Shaping
HR and Employee Benefits

Join us as we embark on a journey to explore the dynamic landscape of employee benefits in the face of accelerated change. Our keynote will delve into futuristic trends, artificial intelligence and the speed at which the workforce and skills are evolving.

Dr. Rodica Neamtu

Dr. Neamtu is a computer science and AI researcher with Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) who has a strong data science background. Her multi-cultural upbringing informs an openness to alternative points of view and engagement.

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Need for Speed: Addressing Drivers of Soaring Healthcare Costs

In this thought-provoking panel discussion, you’ll find out how three factors are accelerating healthcare costs beyond what we’ve seen in the past and strategies for slowing down these budget collisions.

PANEL

Jeffrey Hogan - Moderator

President of Upside Health Advisers, Podcaster, and Board Member of the Moving to Value Alliance

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David Auerbach, Ph.D.

Sr. Director of Research & Cost Trends
Massachusetts Health Policy Commission

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John F. Rodis, M.D., M.B.A.

Founder and President
of Arista Healthcare, LLC and Retired President of Saint Francis Hospital

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Ellie Adair

Chief Operating Officer
Institute for Clinical and Economic Review (ICER)

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Fast and Furious: How to Keep the “Human” in Human Resources

In 2024 the number of available benefit offerings continues to grow. At the same time, the nature of work has changed to a predominantly hybrid basis, and people are re-evaluating their relationship to work-life balance. What does this mean for your HR and benefits approach? A panel of Senior HR Leaders will discuss strategies for retaining human connection and supporting employee well-being in this age of non-stop work and blurred lines for work and life.