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Continuously rising healthcare costs, the underlying inflation, and unprecedented financial risk factors - like the surging use of expensive weight loss medications and innovations in cell and gene therapy with individual costs in the millions of dollars - are among the many forces that have drawn heightened attention to health plan finances and fiduciary responsibilities for employers in 2025.
There has never been more interest and investment in offering innovative solutions for group health programs than there is today. This presents an incredible opportunity to positively affect real change for your health plan, for your organization, and for its employees and their families. The new and crowded market has also created a growing system of complexity and contracts with elaborate pricing. Caveat emptor!
The session’s speakers, Chris Leahy and Curtis Lawyer, bring decades of experience partnering with employers to enhance the alignment and effectiveness of total rewards programs.
In this conversation:
- Chris and Curtis will present trending cost containment strategies for current and projected risk factors
- The group will share and discuss practical solutions to address some key challenges in program execution
- Attendees will hear from Chris and Curtis some tips to identify terms in contracts which could materially affect outcomes
- The group will discuss next steps to modernizing health benefits for today’s employees and their families
Speaker Bios
Chris Leahy is LCS’s Principal Advisor. With more than 30 years of experience, Chris excels in developing innovative and successful employee benefit programs. He is known for his collaborative approach, meticulous attention to detail, and extensive technical expertise. Chris's 14-year tenure with a national insurance carrier laid a strong foundation in health and welfare program design, funding, implementation, communication, and administration. In 2006, Chris and Robin Leahy founded Leahy Consulting Services, an independent firm dedicated to delivering tailored solutions. Chris has led the firm for over 18 years, prioritizing client interests free from revenue-centric agendas or Wall Street pressures.
Curtis Lawyer, REBC, is a dedicated Advisor at LCS known for his creativity, collaboration, and enthusiasm. With more than 25 years of experience, Curtis has been a trusted partner for employers in improving health, controlling costs, and creating exceptional experiences for employees. Throughout his career, he has held direct contributor and leadership roles in various organizations, including an independent agency, a large national insurance agency, and a regional TPA and provider network. Notably, Curtis has spent over 8 years working with publicly-traded human capital management companies, gaining valuable insights and expertise. Curtis joined the LCS team in 2023, attracted by their collaborative and transparent business model.
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