Speakers

Forum speakers are experts on employer-sponsored health benefits and cost containment strategies, helping organizations navigate rising healthcare expenses. Panels focus on practical, data-driven approaches that enable employers to reduce the cost of health care benefits while improving access, quality, and employee satisfaction. If you are interested in speaking at the 2026 Health Purchaser Forum, please contact Bret Jackson at bretjackson@eamonline.org.

Meet the Speakers

Detailed speaker bios and pictures are coming soon!

Ashley Barot, Rosen

Russell Dubose, Phifer Inc.

Shawn Gremminger, National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions

Bret Jackson, Economic Alliance for Michigan

Stacy Leick, Economic Alliance for Michigan

Rory Martin, IQVIA

Cora Opsahi, 32BJ

Candance Shaffer, Purdue