NASHVILLE, TN | MAY 13-14, 2026

Harmonizing Healthcare: Explore a new frontier in benefits

Hosted by industry leaders in the Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangement (ICHRA) sector, we're orchestrating innovative healthcare solutions that provide flexibility and tailored options for employers and their teams in the heart of Music City.

Speakers

More to come — stay tuned!

Dr. Cole Barfield
Chief Medical Officer
First Stop Health

Dr. Emilie R. Bartolucci
Chief People Officer
Vista Care

Michael Daly
Vice President of National Sales & Sales Operation
Medica

Gary Davis
VP, Channel Partnerships
zizzl health

George Dippel
President
Deft Research

Emma Frutkin
Founder & CEO
Sea Salt & Seltzer

Cathy Grason
VP of Government Affairs
Oscar Health

Brian Harmon
VP of Individual Medical
The Cason Group

Zach Hall
Benefits Consultant
OneDigital

Craig Hasday
President, National Employee Benefits Practice
EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants

Michelle Jukoski
SVP, National Employee Benefit Technology Strategy and Operations Leader
HUB International

Lori Koehler
COO
zizzl health

Tom Madden
Innovation Partner
iPlanRx

James Metcalf
Co-Head of Healthcare Services and Managing Director
Bailey & Company

Dawn Mortimer
Chief Innovation Officer
TASC

Dave Phaneuf
Vice President
Wisco Hotel Group

Patti Reimer
Sales Executive, Value-Added Products & ICHRA
CRC Benefits

Mary Kaye Ritchey
Toccoa Falls College

Katie Roth
Vice President, Employee Benefits
HUB International Colorado

Ray Seaver
CEO
zizzl health

Alan Silver
President, ICHRA
Ambetter Health

Ben Smith
Managing Principal & Head of Growth
Enroll 365

Rebecca Springer
Senior Director, Market Development
Bailey & Company

Andy Stein
Founder & President
The Worksite Group

Lauren Tingle
Former Apple Music Producer and Veteran Music Journalist

Gregory Trotta
General Manager, ICHRA
Oscar Health

ATTENDING

The 2026 ICHRA Conference offers an opportunity for attendees to:

Engage with visionaries

Hear from leading experts showcasing groundbreaking benefits solutions.

Network among
the best

Participate in networking sessions and one-on-one discussions with ICHRA leaders and peers.

Influence the industry

Join our conference roundtables where your insights help shape the future of healthcare benefits.

Registration is now closed. Email us at conference@ichraconference.com if you have any questions.

ICHRA CONFERENCE HEADLINERS

Venue

Country Music Hall of Fame & Museum

Local attractions

Broadway's Legendary Honky-Tonks
The Grand Ole Opry (15 min drive)
Ryman Auditorium - The Mother Church of Country Music

Convenient access

Just 15 minutes from Nashville International Airport

YOUR SETLIST

WEDNESDAY, MAY 13, 2026

Omni Nashville

12:00 – 1:00 PM | Registration, Welcome & Lunch

Join us for a welcome luncheon as we kick off the 2nd Annual ICHRA Conference in Nashville, Tennessee.

1:00 – 1:45 PM | Thriving in Turbulence: A Candid Discussion on ICHRA Strategies, Successes and Challenges

Michelle Jukoski, HUB | Tom Madden, iPlanRx | Craig Hasday, EPIC | Brian Harmon, The Cason Group

2:00 – 2:45 PM | Breakout Sessions

The Full Package: Wrapping HSAs & Spending Accounts Around ICHRA — Dawn Mortimer, TASC
ICHRA 201: Missed Last Year's Conference? Catch Up Here

2:45 – 3:15 PM | Break & Sponsor Table Visits

3:15 – 4:00 PM | Breakout Sessions

Marketing Case Study: How to Position Your Agency as ICHRA-Forward — Andy Stein, The Worksite Group | Emma Frutkin, Sea Salt & Seltzer
Broker Roundtable: Wins, Challenges & Next Moves

Dinner at the Country Music Hall of Fame & Museum

Exclusive after-hours access! Walk through one of Nashville's most iconic museums, then enjoy dinner, drinks, and live music at our private reception. This special experience is only available to conference attendees.

6:00 – 7:00 PM | Museum Tours

6:30 – 9:00 PM | Cocktails & Dinner

THURSDAY, MAY 14, 2026

Thriving in a Changing Benefit World

Country Music Hall of Fame, Event Hall

8:30 – 9:00 AM | Breakfast & Sponsor Table Visits

9:00 – 9:15 AM | Welcome

9:15 – 10:00 AM | Keynote: zizzl and Deft Research Unveil the 2026 ICHRA Report

George Dippel, Deft Research | Ray Seaver, zizzl health

10:00 – 10:30 AM | The Personalization Revolution: Lessons from the Music Industry

Lauren Tingle, Veteran Country Music Journalist and Former Apple Music Producer

10:30 – 11:00 AM | Break & Sponsor Table Visits

11:00 – 11:30 AM | Employer Perspective Panel: The Client Experience with ICHRA

11:30 AM – 12:00 PM | Broker Perspective Panel: ICHRA Market Pulse

12:00 – 1:00 PM | Lunch & Sponsor Table Visits

1:00 – 1:30 PM | What's Changing on the Healthcare Delivery Side: A Conversation with Dr. Cole Barfield

Cole Barfield, Chief Medical Officer, First Stop Health

1:30 – 1:45 PM | Keynote: Ambetter Health

Alan Silver, President of ICHRA, Ambetter Health

1:45 – 2:15 PM | Carrier Perspective Panel: Market Response and Trends

Alan Silver, Ambetter Health | Greg Trotta, Oscar Health | Michael Daly, Medica

2:15 – 2:45 PM | Break & Sponsor Table Visits

2:45 – 3:15 PM | Updates from The Hill: Staying Ahead of Legislation

Cathy Grason, VP of Government Affairs, Oscar Health

3:15 – 3:45 PM | Insights on the Future of ICHRA: Investment, Consolidation, and Transformation

Rebecca Springer & James Metcalf, Bailey & Company

3:45 – 4:00 PM | Closing Remarks

6:00 – 10:00 PM | Honky Tonk Night Out at Luke Combs' Category 10

Experience authentic Nashville nightlife at Luke Combs' Category 10 on Broadway's famous honky tonk strip. Unwind with live music and great company.

Prepare for a chart-topping experience in Music City!