Women’s Health and Wellness Forum

Continental Breakfast & Registration

Welcome

Closing the Gender Health Gap: An Opportunity for Employers to Advance Women’s Health

Women’s health research is underfunded and undervalued, leading to a significant gap in the health care and outcomes women experience. Employers have the ability to support women employees in their health journey from fertility, menopause and beyond. Hear from the Society for Women’s Health Research’s president & CEO, Kathryn Schubert as she discusses:

• The evolution of gender disparities in U.S. health research and care
• The state of women’s health and wellness today
• How employers can support and engage their workforce to improve and advance women’s health

Kathryn Schubert, MPP, CAE
President & CEO
Society for Women’s Health Research

Beyond a Headache: Addressing Migraine Prevalence in the Women’s Workforce

Migraine is a complex, disabling neurological disease that is a leading cause of disability among working-aged adults, disproportionately impacting women (18%) compared to men (6%). This panel session will discuss how employers can support employees suffering from migraine, covering:

• The significant health burdens and comorbidities associated with migraine, including mental illness, cardiovascular disease, chronic pain and sleep disorders
• The challenges of diagnosing migraine and the direct and indirect costs of untreated or mismanaged cases
• A current migraine patient’s migraine journey, highlighting the complexities of living and working with migraine and its impact on her career and quality of life
• Resources available to employers, including AbbVie’s “Migraine at Work©,” to support employees with migraine and help make organizations migraine-friendly workplaces

Wendy Bohmfalk
Former Director of Operations
World Health Education Foundation and Migraine World Summit

Andrea Hume, MD
Medical Outcomes Science Liaison
AbbVie

Lesli Marasco, MBA
Vice President, Global Benefits and Well-Being
AbbVie

Break and Networking

How a Global Health Care Company is Reducing Waste and Improving Care

Join Brian Kehan, director of global benefits and wellness at Merck for a conversation on how it is approaching women’s health and wellness including:

• Top disease states for Merck’s female employees and dependents and how to manage these cost drivers with existing resources
• Increasing awareness and improving vaccination rates
• Developing a benefit design to ensure employees get the care they need at a cost they can afford
• Gaining buy-in from leadership, insurance companies and health care providers

Brian Kehan, CEBS
Director, Global Benefits and Well-Being
Merck

Courtney Keefe, PharmD
Clinical Advisor
Employers Health

Advancing the Understanding of Postpartum Depression

Postpartum depression (PPD) is one of the most common complications of pregnancy, affecting thousands of mothers every year. Despite its prevalence, many women go undiagnosed or lack access to helpful resources to help manage PPD. In this session, Daphne Ni, PharmD, from Biogen will discuss:

• The long-term effects PPD can have on infants, children and family relationships
• Why PPD screening is crucial and methods used for assessment
• Strategies employers can use to encourage PPD screening, ensure adequate access to mental health providers and treat and support new mothers through workplace benefits

Daphne Ni, PharmD
Medical Account Director
Biogen

Lunch and Networking

Bridging the Gap: Evolving Benefits to Support Women’s Health Milestones

Whether starting a family or reaching a health milestone, women are often required to navigate specialized care and knowledge gaps on their own. Recent expansions of fertility and maternity benefits have allowed more women and families to access the necessary support during crucial times. Looking ahead, there’s further potential to enhance the overall patient experience for women. Hear from Joanna Balogh-Reynolds, DNP, vice president, product strategy at Progyny, as she highlights:

• Advancements in women’s health care, focusing on coordinated and personalized care
• Opportunities for employers to enhance the standard of care for women in the workforce, through every stage of life
• How employers can benefit from helping employees and their families achieve their goals

Joanna Balogh-Reynolds, DNP
Vice President, Product Strategy
Progyny

Break and Networking

Evolving Women’s Health Benefits Midlife and Menopause

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, approximately 6,000 women enter menopause each day. Hear from Karen Bishop, global benefits and rewards lead, as she uncovers how Astellas is improving possibilities for women in their midlife journey through:

• Data-driven resources that enhance women’s health through all stages of life
• Implementing and making the business case for comprehensive menopause benefits
• Innovative programs and solutions that impact women in midlife

Karen Bishop
Global Benefits/Rewards Lead
Astellas

Eliminating Disparities in Women’s Health – The Genentech XProject

At 47%, women make up nearly half of the U.S. workforce, and employers play a crucial role in shaping the future of women’s health by addressing the unique challenges they face. To address the disparities in health care faced by its female employees, Genentech/Roche launched a global initiative, The XProject. In this session, Melinda Morimoto, senior benefits director at Genentech, will discuss how Genentech is bringing this to life for its employees and key takeaways including:

• How Genentech is creating a more inclusive and supportive workplace by advancing health equity for women
• Benefit strategies to remove barriers and close gaps in women’s care
• Genentech’s vision for women-centric care
• How employers can improve health equity for female employees

Melinda Morimoto
Senior Benefits Director
Genentech

Takeaways & Closing

Reception