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.

During a recent tour of our membership, we asked employers about the top health conditions impacting their workforce. Every employer cited cancer among their top three concerns. With cancer affecting more people each year and treatment costs continuing to rise, the need for effective employer solutions has never been more urgent.
In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Rebecca Miksad, Chief Medical Officer at Color. Color is the first 50-state Virtual Cancer Clinic led by oncologists, delivering high-quality, patient-centered, and technology-enhanced care across the entire cancer care continuum—from screening, risk assessment, and prevention to diagnosis, treatment support, and survivorship.