In this episode, we are joined by two members of the Gateway Business Health Coalition Board of Directors, Linda Brady, Global Benefits: Healthcare & Well Being Strategy at Boeing and Kirsten Tidd, Manager of Health and Wellness at Spire. Join us as we reflect on how employers are using data, share insights and takeaways from the 2025 Annual Meeting, and look ahead to BHC’s priorities for 2026.

High-cost claims remain one of the toughest challenges for employer health plans. In this episode, Dr. Christine Hale, a nationally recognized physician leader with a track record of helping employers tackle their toughest healthcare challenges, reveals key takeaways from our employer workshop to help decode the data, manage complex cases, and drive smarter health spend.

It’s hard to believe, but it’s been a full year since Laurel Pickering stepped into her role leading the Gateway Business Health Coalition and our sister organization, the Midwest Health Initiative. Over the past 12 months, Laurel has brought fresh energy and strategic vision to the coalition, guiding our work in new and exciting directions while remaining deeply committed to our mission of improving health, well-being, and value in health care.
In this episode, we reflect on what’s been accomplished, what we’ve learned, and what lies ahead.