# 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. Date: April 29, 2026 Location: Terra Gallery in San Francisco, CA [Request a seat](/content/events/fix-healthcare-live-2026/index.html) ### 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. Ready to join the movement? [Request your seat](/content/events/fix-healthcare-live-2026/index.html) ### Event agenda. - **12-12:25 p.m. | CHECK-IN + LUNCH** **Location**: MER FLOOR Find your name tag, grab something to eat, and connect with new and returning HR friends. - **12:30-12:50 p.m. | NAVA WELCOME + KICKOFF** **Location**: 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 - **12:50-1:20 p.m. | The CPO Journey: How Great Leaders Lead** **Location**: Terra Floor 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 - **1:25-2:05 p.m. | 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 - **2:15-2:50 p.m. | BREAKOUT SESSION: HR Compliance Without the Overwhelm** **Location**: MER FLOOR 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 - **2:15-2:50 p.m. | BREAKOUT SESSION: Bending the Cost Curve Through Prevention and Primary Care** **Location**: Terra Floor 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. **Max Marchione**, Founder, Superpower **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 - **2:50-3:20 p.m. | DISCOVER + CONNECT** **Location**: MER FLOOR Connect with innovative leaders improving healthcare at the **Benefits Innovation Hall**. The more you meet, the better the rewards! - **3:20-3:55 p.m. | BREAKOUT SESSION: 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 - **3:20-3:55 p.m. | BREAKOUT SESSION: 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 - **4-4:20 p.m. | 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 - **4:20-4:45 p.m. | How Nava and HR Are Fixing Healthcare Together** 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 - **4:45-6:30 p.m. | HAPPY HOUR** **Location**: MER FLOOR Connect with fellow HR leaders after a great day of learning over great drinks and yummy bites. ### Thank you to Nava’s Fix Healthcare Live sponsors. ### Meet our Fix Healthcare Live 2026 speakers **Anthony Kelly** VP Human Resources The Garlic Company **Brandon Weber** Co-Founder and CEO Nava Benefits **Bryan Davis** National Practice Leader Nava Benefits **Cara Brennan** Founder/CEO, previous SVP People People Tech Partners **Chad Schneider** Head of Broker Channels Thatch **Colleen Locke** Benefits Solutions Director Nava Benefits **Donald DeSantis** Co-Founder and CPO Nava Benefits **Fereshteh Dastyar** VP of Strategic Alliances Garner Health **Jaime Kinsella** Director People Element Biosciences **Jevan Soo Lenox** Chief People Officer WRITER **John Schembari** Partner, Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation Kutak Rock **Julia Arant** National Benefits Broker Nava Benefits **Kristen Rivers** Senior Vice President of Sales ParetoHealth **Max Marchione** Co-Founder Superpower **Megan Hansen** Chief People Officer Ontra **Michael Jafar** Founder JOYA Health **Molly Stein** Head of Business Development & Government Programs Headway **Rick Livesay** National Benefits Broker Nava Benefits **Sara Richards** Director, Benefits Redbull **Scott Shibley** VP National Channel & Partnership Sales Amazon One Medical **Stan Scott** VP of Navigation & GLP-1 Management Rightway **Stephen Huerta** Co-Founder & Co-Host Modern People Leader Podcast **Tanner Brunsdale** Director of Benefits & Mobility Lyft **Tina Cox** Sr. Manager, Payroll & Benefits Kiavi ## Can’t be there in person? Tune in virtually. We’re excited to livestream select sessions. Request your seat to the livestream today. [Register for Livestream](/content/events/fhl-2026-livestream/index.html) ### Frequently asked questions. - Why should I attend Fix Healthcare Live? - Who should attend? - What topics will be covered? - How much does the event cost? - Where is the event located? - Can I attend if I’m not in San Francisco? - What’s the dress code? - Is the venue accessible? - Will you be providing food? - Do I need to select my breakout sessions now? - What’s the cancellation policy? - Are there sponsorship opportunities?