Strategic Medical Benefits Planning and Administration

This course bridges theory and practice in benefits and total rewards management, focusing on crafting strategies, optimizing healthcare delivery, and managing risks. Participants explore claims processes, plan marketing, and broker transparency, with a special focus on pharmacy benefits, including sourcing strategies and managing Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs). By course end, participants can design competitive, comprehensive, and transparent benefit packages.

Learning Objectives

Design and implement effective benefit strategies

Develop the skills to design, evaluate, and implement comprehensive benefit programs, including healthcare delivery models and funding mechanisms, tailored to meet organizational goals and diverse workforce needs

Optimize claims and risk management processes
Learning to analyze claims data, utilize risk modeling techniques, and implement innovative management solutions such as direct primary care and clinician contracting to improve plan efficiency and cost control

Enhance transparency and strategic partnerships
Gain expertise in fostering transparency within benefit programs, selecting and collaborating with brokers, and navigating the complexities of pharmacy benefits, including the role of Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs), to ensure ethical and cost-effective plan management 

Course Dates

6-Part Series –

• Wednesday, October 7, 2026 6:00pm – 8:00pm

  Wednesday, October 14, 2026 6:00pm – 8:00pm

  Wednesday, October 21, 2026 6:00pm – 8:00pm

  Wednesday, October 28, 2026 6:00pm – 8:00pm

  Wednesday, November 4, 2026 6:00pm – 8:00pm

  Wednesday, November 11, 2026 6:00pm – 8:00pm

Course Location

This session will be offered fully online on Zoom. A link will be sent to students prior to the first day of the session.