Today’s employer-sponsored health benefits weren’t built for the modern workforce. As employee needs have evolved, employers have tried to keep up by adding more point solutions—leading to fragmented, costly, and hard-to-manage systems. But a new model is emerging.
Fueled by federal policy changes, employers can now adopt a defined contribution approach that empowers each employee to choose the coverage and care that works for them.
In this session, we’ll explore how HR leaders can move beyond outdated group plans, streamline complexity through an integrated platform, and create benefit experiences that truly serve people.
Thatch
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Thatch is an all-in-one platform that makes it easy to offer your employees the most personalized healthcare experience. You decide what to spend, and your team gets great health benefits.
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Understand the Limitations of Traditional Group Insurance: Identify why legacy benefit models fall short for today’s diverse and distributed workforce.
Explore the Rise of Defined Contribution and ICHRA Models: Learn how recent policy changes enable more flexible, personalized benefit offerings.
Reimagine the Role of HR in Benefits Strategy: Discover how centralized platforms can simplify administration, cut costs, and refocus benefits around employee needs.
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11:00 a.m. Monday, Jun 30
Monday, Jun 30
Speakers
Chris Ellis
CEO & Co-Founder
Thatch
Chris Ellis is the Co-founder and CEO of Thatch, a company redefining how modern businesses offer health benefits. With a deep passion for innovation in the healthcare and benefits space, Chris has been at the forefront of making Individual Coverage HRAs (ICHRA) more accessible, efficient, and scalable for employers and brokers alike. Before founding Thatch, Chris held roles at some of the most disruptive Biotechnology companies, where he honed his expertise in research, go-to-market strategy, and scaling high-growth businesses. Under his leadership, Thatch has secured backing from top investors like a16z, Index Ventures, Google Ventures, and General Catalyst, further cementing its role as a leader in the evolving benefits landscape. Chris is a sought-after thought leader on the future of health benefits, employer-sponsored coverage, and the intersection of technology and insurance. He is passionate about empowering employers/brokers with the tools and insights they need to navigate the changing landscape of healthcare and benefits administration.