FIX HEALTHCARE LIVE 2026

Where HR leaders take action.

Creating better healthcare starts with HR. This event brings leaders together to explore innovative solutions, share insights, and drive meaningful change in employee benefits.

April 29, 2026

Terra Gallery in San Francisco, CA

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A better way to fix healthcare starts here.

LEARN

HR content that pushes beyond the status quo

Breakout sessions with leaders who are redefining benefits and culture. Get tactical insights and leave with a plan you can put into action the next day.

CONNECT  

Honest conversations with modern people leaders

Have honest conversations with peers tackling the same challenges and testing what’s next. You might even meet your HR bestie!

EXPLORE  

New approaches that lower costs and raise the bar

The old benefits stack isn’t cutting it. Meet curated vendors from Nava’s alternative marketplace—vetted for real impact and built for HR simplicity.

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Event agenda.

12-12:25 p.m. | CHECK-IN + LUNCH

MER FLOOR

Find your name tag, grab something to eat, and connect with new and returning HR friends.

12:30-12:40 p.m. | NAVA WELCOME + KICKOFF

TERRA FLOOR

The future of healthcare starts here. Get ready for a day driving meaningful change in employee benefits.

Brandon Weber, Co-Founder & CEO, Nava Benefits
Donald DeSantis, Co-Founder & CPO, Nava Benefits

12:40-1:10 p.m.

Terra Floor

The CPO Journey: How Great Leaders Lead

Hear from rockstar CPO’s on their success secrets, how to collaborate with the c-suite to advocate for the HR function, and more.

Cara Brennan, Founder, People Tech Partners 
Jevan Soo Lenox, Chief People Officer, WRITER 
Stephen Huerta, Co-host, Modern People Leader Podcast

1:15-1:55 p.m.

Terra Floor

How Employers are Controlling Costs Without Cutting Coverage

What if you could spend less and cover more? A panel of health plan innovators share how forward-thinking employers are ditching the traditional playbook and finding smarter ways to match coverage to their workforce.

Bryan Davis, National Practice Leader, Nava Benefits
Chad Schneider, Head of Broker Channels, Thatch
Fereshteh Dastyar, VP of Strategic Alliances, Garner
Kristen Rivers, Senior Vice President, Pareto

2:05-2:40 p.m. | BREAKOUT SESSION

MER FLOOR

HR Compliance Without the Overwhelm

Get a digestible breakdown of the policy changes that matter most to mid-size organizations in 2026, plus creative strategies to stay ahead with the resources you already have.

Colleen Locke, Director, Benefits Solutions, Nava Benefits
‍John Schembari, Partner, Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation, Kutak Rock

2:05-2:40 p.m. | BREAKOUT SESSION

Terra Floor

Bending the Cost Curve Through Prevention and Primary Care

The best way to control healthcare costs is to get ahead of them. Hear from benefits leaders and innovative care providers on how investing in prevention and primary care can reduce risk, improve access, and drive real savings over time.

Mike Jafar, Founder, JOYA 
‍Molly Stein, Head of Business Development & Government Programs, Headway
Sara Richards, Director Benefits, RedBull
‍Scott Shibley, VP National Channel and Partnership Sales, Amazon OneMedical

2:40-3:10 p.m. | DISCOVER + CONNECT

MER FLOOR

Connect with innovative leaders improving healthcare at the Benefits Innovation Hall.  The more you meet, the better the rewards!

3:10-3:45 p.m. | BREAKOUT SESSION

Mer Floor

GLP-1s, Specialty Drugs, and the Pharmacy Costs Employers Can Actually Control

Pharmacy costs are rising fast, and GLP-1s and specialty drugs are a big reason why. This session cuts through the complexity to help employers understand what’s actually driving spend and where they have real leverage to make adjustments.

Anthony Kelly, VP Human Resources, The Garlic Company
Julia Arant, National Benefits Broker, Nava Benefits
Stan Scott, VP of Navigation & GLP-1 Management, Rightway
Tanner Brunsdale, Director of Benefits & Mobility, Lyft

3:10-3:45 p.m. | BREAKOUT SESSION

Terra Floor

The HR Team’s Real Guide to Using AI and Looking Like a Pro

HR leaders are being asked to have an AI answer — this session helps you build one. Walk away with practical use cases and honest lessons learned, from setting company-wide strategy all the way down to the tools you can use tomorrow.

Donald DeSantis, Co-Founder and Chief Product Officer, Nava Benefits
Jaime Kinsella, Director People, Element Biosciences
Megan Hansen, Chief People Officer, Ontra

3:50-4:10 p.m.

Terra Floor

How Kiavi Delivers Always-On Benefits Support

Managing benefits for nearly 500 employees with a small HR team is no small feat. This candid conversation covers how Kiavi tackled complex employee needs and renewal decisions — and what the right support system made possible.

Brandon Weber, Co-Founder & CEO, Nava Benefits
Rick Livesay, National Benefits Broker, Nava Benefits
‍Tina Cox, Sr. Manager, Payroll & Benefits, Kiavi

4:10-4:35 p.m.

Terra Floor

How Nava is Fixing Healthcare

A lot has changed since last year — and a lot still needs to. This closing conversation ties the day together: where employers are finding wins in a tough market, how technology is reshaping what great benefits support looks like, and why having the right partner makes all the difference in navigating today's complex ecosystem.

Brandon Weber, Co-Founder & CEO, Nava Benefits 
Donald DeSantis, Co-Founder & CPO, Nava Benefits

4:35-6:30 p.m. | HAPPY HOUR

MER FLOOR

Connect with fellow HR leaders after a great day of learning over great drinks and yummy bites.