Josh Butler
Rethinking Employer-Sponsored Health Plans: Strategies to Reduce Costs While Enhancing Benefits
This educational session will explore key trends and strategies that HR professionals can use to navigate today’s healthcare landscape, including:
Understanding the Real Cost Drivers in Healthcare – What’s fueling premium increases, and how can employers take control?
The Shift Toward Self-Funding & Level-Funding – Is it a viable option for mid-sized employers?
Direct Contracting & Tiered Networks – How companies are lowering costs without sacrificing quality care
Pharmacy Benefit Optimization – Hidden costs and new strategies to manage prescription drug spending
Transparency in Healthcare Pricing – How regulations and data tools empower HR leaders
Creative Plan Design Strategies – Case studies of companies improving benefits while lowering costs
Understanding the New Regulatory Environment of the CAA - What HR leaders need to know about the "F" word - "Fiduciary"
This session is designed to provide practical insights HR professionals can apply to their own organizations, regardless of their current health plan structure. Attendees will leave with actionable strategies and tools to help them make more informed benefits decisions for their workforce.
Learning Objectives:
Understanding the Real Cost Drivers in Healthcare – What’s fueling premium increases, and how can employers take control?
The Shift Toward Self-Funding & Level-Funding – Is it a viable option for mid-sized employers?
Direct Contracting & Tiered Networks – How companies are lowering costs without sacrificing quality care
Pharmacy Benefit Optimization – Hidden costs and new strategies to manage prescription drug spending
Transparency in Healthcare Pricing – How regulations and data tools empower HR leaders
Creative Plan Design Strategies – Case studies of companies improving benefits while lowering costs
Understanding the New Regulatory Environment of the CAA - What HR leaders need to know about the "F" word - "Fiduciary"
BIO:
Josh Butler is a healthcare strategist, entrepreneur, and industry leader dedicated to transforming the way employers manage healthcare costs. As the Founder of High Plains Health Plan (HPHP) and President of Butler Benefits & Consulting, Josh has been at the forefront of innovative health plan design, helping businesses take control of their healthcare spend while enhancing benefits for employees.
With nearly two decades of experience in the health benefits & consulting industry, Josh has developed a deep expertise in self-funded healthcare, direct provider contracting, and cost-containment strategies. His organization launched High Plains Health Plan (HPHP) in 2022 to provide employers with a more sustainable alternative to traditional, high-cost insurance plans. By leveraging directly negotiated provider agreements, zero-dollar deductibles and copays, and transparent pricing models, HPHP has helped businesses across Texas and beyond reduce healthcare costs by 20% or more.
A strong advocate for healthcare reform at the employer level, Josh believes that businesses should no longer be at the mercy of ever-rising premiums and opaque pricing structures. His work has earned recognition for lowering medical costs while improving access to quality care. Under his leadership, HPHP’s unique Tier One provider network has redefined how companies structure benefits, ensuring that employees receive high-quality care at significantly reduced costs.
Josh is a sought-after speaker and thought leader in the employee benefits space, frequently presenting around the country on self-funding, risk management, and the future of employer-sponsored healthcare. He has worked with businesses of all sizes, helping them transition from traditional health plans to data-driven, cost-effective solutions.
Driven by a mission to make healthcare affordable, accessible, and transparent, Josh continues to challenge the status quo, empowering employers with the knowledge and tools needed to build financially sustainable and employee-friendly health plans.
2022 Benefits Pro "Broker of the Year"
Amarillo Chamber "Top Business"
Amarillo Chamber "Top Emerging Business" - HPHP
Exclusive Lunch Sponsorship Opportunity Available - Contact us today if you're interested in sponsoring this event!
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