DFWBGH upcoming events

Beyond the Dashboard: A Fresh Look at Detecting Fraud, Waste, and Abuse Through Data Analytics (21 Oct 2026)

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 16:30:00 GMT

*** Open to All ***

Healthcare organizations continue to face rising costs driven by billing errors, inappropriate utilization, and increasingly complex fraud, waste, and abuse schemes. This session will refresh attendees on how modern data analytics can uncover hidden patterns, prioritize high-risk claims, and identify actionable cost-saving opportunities. We will share practical examples of how employers and health plans can use data more effectively to strengthen oversight, improve payment integrity, and protect healthcare dollars.

Speaker

Joe Toniolo

Senior Consultant

SmartLight Analytics

Shea DiMauro

General Director of Health Benefits

BNSF Railway

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Pending approval for 2.0 Hours of SHRM and HRCI CE

Sponsored by:

Pre-Forum Private Employer Roundtable: GLP-1 Coverage Doesn't Have To Be An All-or-Nothing Decision (2 Dec 2026)

Wed, 02 Dec 2026 16:00:00 GMT

GLP-1 Coverage Doesn't Have To Be An All-or-Nothing Decision

December 2, 2026 | Irving Convention Center, 3rd Floor | 10:00A - 12:00P

**Employers Only Event**

As demand for GLP-1 medications continues to grow, employers are balancing increasingly complex priorities: improving employee health, managing costs, and designing benefits that remain sustainable over time.

In this roundtable, the 9amHealth team will share a case study of two Fortune 100 employers with very different goals and different approaches to GLP-1 coverage. Despite those differences, both organizations achieved strong clinical outcomes while managing costs.

We’ll explore what shaped each employer’s decisions, why each approach was successful, and the key considerations benefits leaders should weigh when balancing employee health, cost, and long-term sustainability. Rather than advocating for an all-or-nothing approach, the discussion will examine the practical considerations and benefits leaders should take when designing GLP-1 coverage that aligns with their organization’s priorities.

You'll leave with practical frameworks and real-world examples for making more informed decisions about GLP-1s and other high-cost medications.

**Light breakfast and lunch will be provided.

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22nd Annual Forum: Betting Big on Benefits (2 Dec 2026)

Wed, 02 Dec 2026 18:00:00 GMT

We are thrilled to announce the 22nd Anniversary of our Annual Benefits Forum has expanded to 1.5 days set for December 2-3, 2026, at the Irving Convention Center.

Registration is Open!

Join us as we collaborate with Texas employers and their strategic partners to enhance their benefits and health management programs. Our Forum offers a wealth of opportunities to explore new ideas, evidence-based solutions, and best practices. These insights will help employers invest in high-value healthcare, boost employees' overall health and well-being, reduce health risks, and manage chronic conditions more effectively—all while controlling healthcare costs.

CLICK HERE for the Forum Website to review agenda and speaker lineup.

Contact info@dfwbgh.org for Sponsorship Information.

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Discounted Hotel Reservations Available Through November 01, 2026

· Location Name: Texican Court

· Location Address: 501 West Las Colinas Blvd Irving, Texas 75039

· Discounted Room Rate: CLICK HERE to book at the discount rate of $169.00 per night

We encourage attendees to secure hotel reservations early, as discounted room inventory may become limited closer to the conference dates. Call in number: 833.839.4226.

Please reach out to the DFWBGH Office at info@dfwbgh.org or 214-382-3036 if you have any questions about the Forum.

First Annual Benefits Champion Gala (13 May 2027)

Thu, 13 May 2027 23:00:00 GMT

Join DFWBGH for the First Annual Benefits Champion Gala on May 13, 2027, a premier evening celebrating the employers, leaders, and partners advancing better health benefits across North Texas and beyond.

Enjoy an evening of networking, dinner, recognition, and awards as we honor those driving meaningful progress in healthcare affordability, access, quality, employee experience, and workforce wellbeing.

CLICK HERE to Nominate a Champion

CLICK HERE for Sponsorship Information.

Key Dates:

March 31, 2027– Nominations Close

April 30, 2027 – Finalists Announced

May 13, 2027 – Awards Presented