Join us for our upcoming program
How the No Surprises Act Is Being Abused to Drive Up Plan Costs
Monday, October 19, 2026 | 11:30 AM
Location:
ONEOK, Inc.
100 W 5th St., Tulsa, OK 74103
The healthcare landscape continues to evolve as employers face increasing pressure from rising medical costs, changing reimbursement models, new regulatory requirements, and growing scrutiny of employer-sponsored health plans.
The No Surprises Act was designed to protect patients from unexpected medical bills, but many employers are now experiencing unintended consequences, including increased plan costs, complex reimbursement disputes, and new challenges in managing healthcare spending.
Join OEHA as we bring together healthcare, legal, and employer leaders for a discussion on how the No Surprises Act is affecting employer-sponsored health plans, what emerging trends employers should be watching, and how organizations can prepare for the next wave of healthcare cost and policy changes.
Discussion Topics
- The growing impact of the No Surprises Act on employer health plan costs
- Emerging reimbursement and arbitration trends
- Legal and regulatory developments employers should monitor
- Strategies for managing healthcare spending and plan performance
- Future policy considerations affecting employer-sponsored healthcare
Program Speaker
Program Agenda
11:30 AM – Registration, Networking and Lunch
12:15 PM – Opening Comments and Program
1:30 PM – Adjourn
Have a question or topic you'd like addressed?
Please contact OEHA at info@oeha.org if there are specific issues or concerns you would like included in the discussion.
OEHA Board of Directors
Peter M. Dobelbower, General Counsel, Senior Vice President at Hobby Lobby
Brandon Long, Shareholder at McAfee & Taft
Amy Miller, Health Plan General Manager, Alliance Coal
Gena Perry, Total Rewards at OGE Energy Corp.
Dara Wanzer, Executive Vice President, BancFirst
Sam Wilkerson, Sr. Legal Counsel, ONEOK
Emily Bardach, Chief of Human Resources, Bethany Children's Health Center
Leaders of Change
Bringing together leaders and decision makers from a variety of businesses, the Oklahoma Employers Healthcare Alliance is a statewide, employer-sponsored healthcare coalition. OEHA is committed to educating and empowering local employers and their employees to make informed healthcare-related decisions while promoting healthcare quality, cost-effectiveness, transparency, and accountability throughout Oklahoma.
The Oklahoma Employers Healthcare Alliance is a non-profit organization.
800-266-1475 • www.oeha.org • info@oeha.org
Tenth Floor, Two Leadership Square
211 N. Robinson, Oklahoma City, OK 73102-7103
