MBGH Update

November 12, 2025

Employer Resources

MBGH Cell and Gene Therapies (CGTs) Resources

Recordings of recent CGT fireside chats are now available to MBGH members on the MBGH Past Educational Programs webpage.

• Nov. 6: A Birds-Eye View of Cell & Gene Therapies (CGTs) from Benefits Consultants, Vendor Partners & Employers
• Oct. 21: Navigating Cell & Gene Therapy (CGT) Financial Models – Employer & Practitioner Insights

Attendees' comments about the CGT programs:

• Loved the input from a variety of stakeholders.
• Very valuable discussion!
• Guidelines in this space are critically important.

Be sure to check out our updated MBGH employer resources.

• Employer Snapshot: The World of High-Cost Cell & Gene Therapies (CGTs): Breakthrough Therapies at a Breaking Point
• Employer Action Brief: Managing Cell & Gene Therapies for Rare & Orphan Diseases & High-Cost Therapies: Real Employers & Real Solutions

Partner-Provided Employer Resources

Employer members also have access to informative, educational resources provided by our valued partner members, strategic partners and other trusted resources. These materials provide added value alongside those created directly by MBGH.

Partner-provided employer resources include:

• Navigating the Multi-Chronic Population Crisis: An Employers Guide
• Cell and Gene Therapies
• 10 Emerging Best Practices for Self-Insured Employers
• Employer's Toolkit for Diabetes Awareness
• ... and many more

Upcoming Programs

Employer-Only Forum

Digital Innovation + Personalization =

A New Era of Employee Wellbeing & Engagement

January 28, 2026

8:30 AM to 4:00 PM (CT)

University Club of Chicago & Virtual

FREE for employer members. Open to all HR benefits professionals.

According to the annual employer survey responses submitted by MBGH respondents, 100% of employers report that health and wellbeing benefits play a crucial role in employee attraction and retention.

Employer Forum

Mental Strength at Work: From Patchwork Solutions to Purposeful Strategies

March 11, 2026

8:30 AM to 4:00 PM (CT)

University Club of Chicago & Virtual

FREE for members. Open to all.

One free pass per employer member organization!

Discounted rates for MBGH members.

MBGH Membership

If you would like full access to MBGH member-only programs, resources and discounts and are not an MBGH member, visit our membership webpage or contact Mark Pfleger for membership information.

If you are a new MBGH member or an existing member who would like to learn about the benefits of MBGH membership, please join us at this month's member orientation meeting!

Annual Employer Benchmarking Survey

View results from the annual MBGH employer health and benefits trends survey:

• The high-level infographic summary is available to all.
• The full MBGH report is accessible to MBGH members.
• The national report may be requested here.

Pulse of the Purchaser Research Institute (PPRI)

MBGH invites employer members to participate in the recently launched PPRI, an expert panel where coalition employer members can confidentially share their perspectives on critical healthcare topics.

The first two projects will focus on mental health innovations and specialty drug pricing policy. Sign up by December 15th to receive more information about the opportunity to participate. (Not a commitment at this time.)

Panel members will receive:

• Early access to study findings and employer insights
• Monetary welcome kit
• Paid opportunities for research participation

Other Upcoming Programs

American Diabetes Association Forum

2025 State of Diabetes: Chicago

Addressing Obesity and Diabetes: Strategies for Healthier Lives and Lower Costs

November 13, 2025

Chicago, IL

FREE! Limited number of seats available.

IBI & Kaiser Permanente Seminar

Exploring the Power of Research

to Transform Integrated Benefits Strategies

November 13, 2025

Washington, DC