2nd Annual Healthcare Benefits Forum (December 10, 2026)

Thu, 10 Dec 2026 13:30:00 GMT

Join us for our upcoming program

2nd Annual Healthcare Benefits Forum

December 10, 2026 | 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Location: Bethany Children's Health Center
6800 NW 39th Expy, Bethany, OK 73008

Registration: Free for Members | $100 for Non-Members

Join Oklahoma employers, healthcare leaders, benefits professionals, and policymakers for OEHA's premier annual forum focused on the most pressing issues impacting employer-sponsored healthcare. Through expert-led sessions and collaborative discussion, attendees will gain practical insights into emerging healthcare trends, policy developments, cost management strategies, and innovative approaches shaping the future of employee benefits.

Have a topic you would like addressed?
Please contact OEHA at info@oeha.org if there are specific healthcare, benefits, or policy issues you would like included in the discussion.

Program Agenda *Subject to change

9:00 AM - Registration

9:45 AM - Opening Announcements

10:00 AM - 10:50 AM
Session 1: Post Election Legislative Update and the Impact on Employer Sponsored Healthcare
Speaker: Katy Johnson, American Benefits Council

11:00 AM - 11:50 AM
Session 2: Pharmacy Contracting Tips, Tricks, and Strategies for Optimizing Your Pharmacy Benefits and Managing Costs
Speaker: Teah Corley, CEO, EmployerAdvocates

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Lunch

1:00 PM - 1:50 PM
Session 3: AI That Acts: Moving Beyond Healthcare Chatbots
Speaker: TBA, Quantum Health

2:00 PM - 2:50 PM

Session 4: Direct Primary Care and the Impact on Employer Health Plans
Moderator: TBA

Panelists: TBA

3:00 PM - 3:50 PM
Session 5: Turning Cost-Containment Strategies into Measurable Employer Results
Moderator: Thomas Wagner, Zenith Risk Strategies
Panelists: Rich Hess, Vice President, OKC office leader, The Plexus Groupe
TBA

4:00 PM - Closing Announcements and Adjournment

Speaking & Sponsorship Opportunities
Interested in showcasing your organization to Oklahoma's leading employers and healthcare decision-makers? Contact OEHA at info@oeha.org for sponsorship and speaking opportunities.

Forum Sponsors

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 at Alliance Coal

Gena Perry, Total Rewards at OGE Energy Corp.

Dara Wanzer, Executive Vice President at BancFirst

Sam Wilkerson, Sr. Legal Counsel, at ONEOK

Emily Bardach, Chief of Human Resources at 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
6608 N Western Avenue #1460,
Oklahoma City, OK 73116

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2nd Annual Healthcare Benefits Forum (December 10, 2026)