Caroline works with employers to design and implement customized benefit strategies that best meet the needs of the company and its employees. She enjoys exploring creative solutions for cost containment as well as evaluating new benefits and perks for employees. She also finds that digging into the math behind renewal work-ups, conducting in-depth compliance assessments, and articulating strategic benefits philosophies are among the most satisfying projects she has the opportunity to complete. In her spare time, she enjoys cooking and participating in Vita's book club.
The Future of Healthcare: Navigating the New Benefits Landscape
August 11, 2026
11:00 AM Pacific
Earn 1 SHRM & HRCI
CE Credit
What were once considered innovative benefits are quickly becoming strategic business decisions. GLP-1 therapies, lifestyle spending accounts, family-forming programs, and caregiving support are reshaping employee expectations, healthcare costs, and workforce strategy.
In this webinar, we’ll explore the trends reshaping the healthcare landscape and share a practical framework for evaluating emerging benefits, managing risk, and balancing innovation with long-term financial sustainability.
Key Takeaways:
- Understand the market forces driving increased demand for GLP-1 therapies, family-forming benefits, caregiving support, and lifestyle spending accounts.
- Learn a practical framework for evaluating emerging benefits through both workforce and fiduciary lenses.
- Explore strategies for balancing employee expectations, health outcomes, and long-term cost containment.
- Identify key considerations for adoption, implementation, and ongoing management of innovative benefits programs.
- Gain actionable insights to help build a business case for future-focused benefits investments and measure long-term value.
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SHRM & HRCI Credits
This webinar qualifies for 1 SHRM & HRCI general HR continuing education credit.
Featured Speakers
Amy Byrne
Vice President, Benefits | Vita
Amy has 30+ years of hands-on employee benefits experience. She assists clients in every facet of implementing an effective employee benefits plan, from marketing to ongoing communication, daily administration, and troubleshooting. She loves to work with clients to craft benefits packages that take into account desired corporate strategy regarding market competitiveness as well as financial goals. She is well-versed in various funding arrangements as well as ACA and other compliance "fun."
Jason Lombardi
Vice President, Benefits | Vita
Jason brings 27 years of experience advising organizations on how to build and manage high-performing benefits programs. Known for his consultative approach, he partners with clients to develop tailored strategies around plan design, funding, and cost containment – while ensuring seamless execution from selection through ongoing management and compliance. He supports organizations of all sizes, with particular expertise guiding high-growth companies through complexity and scale.
James Mun
Account Executive | Vita
James Mun has over 16 years of experience within the industry, and enjoys working with his clients in a strategic and collaborative manner. He strives to provide effective benefits strategies that are client-focused and aligned with the customer’s goals. He thrives on solving complex challenges, and will always aim to be viewed as an extension of his clients’ teams.
Frequently Asked Questions
- HR and benefits professionals who know they need to address fiduciary compliance but aren't sure where to start
- Plan fiduciaries, executives, and decision-makers responsible for employee benefit plan oversight
- Employers looking for practical answers to their compliance questions
- Organizations seeking to build a documented, sustainable fiduciary compliance process
- Benefits teams navigating increased scrutiny around fees, vendor relationships, plan governance, and participant outcomes
- Employers who want to move from uncertainty and reaction to a clear compliance strategy and action plan
This event qualifies for 1 hour of SHRM and HRCI general HR CE.
CE certificates will be emailed to live attendees following the event.
You’ll get the webinar link automatically in your confirmation email (from events@vitamail.com) right after you register, as well as in reminder emails sent before the event.