MBGH Update

October 22, 2026

Upcoming Programs

Employer-Only Webinar

November 12, 2026

1:00 PM to 2:00 PM (CT)

Are You Meeting Your Obligations?

Employer Fiduciary Duties, Transparency in Coverage & the CAA

Open to all employers.

FREE for MBGH employer members.

Learn about Fiduciary in a Box (FIAB). FIAB helps employers bring order to healthcare complexity by organizing contracts and agreements, service providers, and decisions into a clear, defensible system that supports prudent stewardship and audit readiness. View a video of an FIAB program overview presented at MBGH's September 30th forum. MBGH employer members may request FIAB discounted pricing via email, info@mbgh.org.

Check the events webpage regularly for newly added programs.

Past Program & Resources

October 16, 2026

From Claims Data to Actionable Insights​

How to Use Your Claims Data

THANK YOU to those who attended last week's webinar -- part four of a four-part series:

• Part 1: How to Obtain Your Data
• Part 2: Understanding Benefit Claims Data & Trends
• Part 3: Analyzing Claims Data
• Part 4: From Claims Data to Actionable Insights - How to Use Your Claims Data

Key take-aways from the October 16th webinar:

• Be curious; ask relentless and endless questions of your data vendor partners.
• To get your data, your contracts must include specific definitions. If you request services beyond what is initially offered, additional fees may apply. If your request is denied, get an explanation.
• Getting good data doesn’t fix anything; it’s a small win. The real value lies in knowing how to use it effectively.
• Don’t expect a big win; instead, look for small claims that happen a lot.
• Presenting yourself as open-minded and interested in asking questions may encourage a more positive response.

We encourage MBGH members to view this valuable series on the MBGH Past Educational Programs webpage.

New! MBGH Benefits Leader Spotlight

Susan Melcher

Vice President

Total Rewards and HR Analytics

Office of Human Resources & Faculty Affairs

Medical College of Wisconsin 

Get to Know Your Peers

MBGH will periodically feature an MBGH benefits leader in Employer Connect, the MBGH employer member communication portal. Meet Susan Melcher, who is kicking off this member spotlight series.

“Benefits leadership is about more than managing costs. It’s about understanding the real challenges employees face and creating meaningful support that keeps the human in Human Resources.”

Visit Employer Connect for the full story.

Midwest Health Purchasers Collaborative

MBGH provides employer members strategies to control costs, advance high-value care, improve transparency, reduce waste and strengthen workforce health.

Midwest Health Purchasers Collaborative (MHPC), MBGH's purchasing arm, provides MBGH employer members with a suite of health benefit services at reduced and competitive prices.

• Employer-vetted and peer-tested point solutions
• Best on class and competitive pricing
• Expedite or eliminate the need to engage in an RFP process
• Peer collaboration with other employer members through user groups

MBGH encourages employer members to take advantage of these valuable opportunities. For more information, contact Mark Pfleger.

Discounted Programs for MBGH Members

MBGH Employer Members: Contact MBGH for complimentary registration discount codes to the following National Alliance programs. Attendees are responsible for travel expenses.

Pre-Forum Workshop: High-Cost Claims

Crystal Gateway Marriott, Arlington, VA

November 16, 2026

Annual Forum: Beyond Transparency -- Seeing Clearly, Acting Boldly

Crystal Gateway Marriott Arlington, VA

November 16-18, 2026

Quick Links

View MBGH news & past communications, educational programs, employer resources, annual employer benchmarking surveys, community initiatives, vetted health benefit services, membership information, and more at MBGH.org.