Virtual Exchange Series: Navigating Health Care Costs
Tuesday, May 5, 2026 (2:00 PM - 3:00 PM) (EDT)
Description
The NAREIM Virtual Exchange Series is a new set of short, interactive discussions by members for members around timely operational topics and peer insights.
Once registered, participants will receive an Outlook calendar invitation directly from NAREIM. ZOOM dial-in details will be shared one week prior to the meeting.
This meeting will not be recorded.
Note: This meeting is open only to members of NAREIM’s Executive Officer Group and Talent Management/HR Group. Members of other NAREIM functional groups are not eligible to attend and will not be allowed access.
DETAILS
Wednesday, May 5
Location: ZOOM Link
Time: 2:00pm - 3:00pm ET
AGENDA
2:00pm: Welcome Remarks
- Vadim Blikshteyn, Managing Partner & Chief Financial Officer, Torchlight Investors
2:05pm: Employee Benefits: Navigating Health Care Costs
Moderators:
- Crystal Frey, Executive Vice President of People, Culture & Brand, Continental Realty Corporation
- Jenna Braddy, Global Head of Total Rewards, Greystar
Speakers:
- Scott Kirschner, Global Head of Employee Benefits, Greystar
- Greta Kessler, Vice President, Employee Health & Benefits, MarshMcLennan Agency
This moderated discussion aims to give attendees the chance to hear directly from experts on how best to approach the current employee health and benefits environment.
Issues to be covered include:
- What strategies are employers implementing to contain rising healthcare costs while maintaining a competitive group health plan?
- How are employers addressing the rapid growth of pharmacy spend?
- How many employers are considering level funding or partial self-funding as a means of strategically managing their plan?
- How many employers are considering group captives as a means of pooling risks, leveraging data and increasing access to networks, PBMs and TPAs?
3:00pm Virtual Adjourns
Complimentary
Once registered, participants will receive an Outlook calendar invitation directly from NAREIM. ZOOM dial-in details will be shared one week prior to the meeting.