UBA is excited to provide thought-provoking keynote speakers ready to inspire and educate. This fall, engaging main-stage speakers share their insights on the health care industry. Keynote speakers bring the Right Stuff and are just one major way our Conferences & Expos make us Better Together.
Our Keynote Speakers
Join us for keynotes from David Chase, author of The CEO’s Guide to Restoring the American Dream, and Janet Trautwein, CEO of NAHU, who will share her updates from Capitol Hill and what the Trump Administration has in store for our industry in the coming months.
The CEO's Guide to Restoring the American Dream
Monday, September 17 at 9:00 a.m.
Dave Chase • Co-Founder of Health Rosetta
Most CEOs, HR leaders, and others have been led to believe that controlling health benefits costs isn't possible. The CEO's Guide to Restoring the American Dream shows how this just isn't true. It's an inside look into how public and private employers and unions across the U.S. are reducing their spending by 20% or more, while improving care quality and access, by taking control of the purchasing process, aligning economic incentives, and applying simple, practical, and proven approaches. Learn how CEOs and HR leaders can improve their bottom line while improving their employees' own bottom line and health.
Political and Legislative Update
Tuesday, September 18 at 8:45 a.m.
Janet Trautwein • CEO of NAHU
UBA is honored to welcome back Janet Trautwein, executive vice president and chief executive officer of the National Association of Health Underwriters (NAHU) in Washington, D.C. Her responsibilities include oversight of all NAHU activities and primary representation of the association to the media, government agencies and elected officials at all levels.
A frequent speaker on health policy issues, Janet is considered an expert in health insurance markets and health plans of all sizes and frequently testifies before Congress on these issues. Her expertise in issues related to the uninsured, health insurance pools, risk and reinsurance pooling, health-related tax issues, and both national and global health reform has been recognized throughout the industry. In 2004, Janet received the Harold R. Gordon Memorial Award, which honors the “Health Insurance Person of the Year” and is considered to be the most prestigious award in the health insurance industry. Every year since 2006, Janet has been named one of the 100 most powerful people in the insurance industry. She has been published in major newspapers, including The Wall Street Journal, New York Times and Los Angeles Times and she has appeared on hundreds of radio and television programs around the world.
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September 16-18, 2018
Swissôtel Chicago
323 East Upper Wacker Drive • Chicago, IL • 60601
Accommodations
Be sure to make your hotel reservations at the Swissôtel Chicago to get the special UBA Fall Conference room rate is $249/night + taxes and fees.
Pre-Conference Events
You may want to consider these special events when making your travel plans.
Open House at the New UBA Office
Friday, September 14, 2018 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Come to an open house and meet the UBA staff at the new UBA Chicago office. Just a brisk walk or a short cab ride from the conference hotel.
Win Cubs Tickets by Completing the Health Plan Survey
Saturday, September 15, 2018 3:05 p.m. Game
Each of the first 40 firms to enter 100 or more plans into the Health Plan Survey before the July 31 deadline will win one ticket to the Chicago Cubs vs. Cincinnati Reds at Wrigley Field.
For more information, visit the Fall Conference page on the Wisdom Network to download the tentative agenda.
Please contact Christine Rogers at crogers@ubabenefits.com with any questions.
