21 Apr Stop the Bleed: Funding Models Designed to Reduce Costs - Traverse City Location Stop the Bleed: Funding Models Designed to Reduce Costs - Traverse City Location Tuesday, April 21, 2026 (12:00 AM to 11:59 PM) 2 PDCs Provider: Michigan Planners Course Name: 2026 Cost Containment Series - Round-Tables Speaker: Paul Sherwood Program Type: Seminar/Workshop Registration URL: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/9YNG3S5 Stop the Bleed: Funding Models Designed to Reduce Costs - Traverse City Location, Traverse City, Michigan Email Details • Describe the differences between fully insured, level funded, and self funded health plan structures • Assess organizational readiness factors that influence funding strategy decisions, including risk tolerance and financial capacity • Analyze the potential financial impact and cost volatility associated with alternative funding models • Evaluate compliance, regulatory, and operational considerations tied to funding transitions • Identify strategies employers can use to improve long term cost predictability and sustainability • Compare peer approaches to funding model selection within the mid market employer segment Details You're Registered! DescriptionLocation This two-hour, in-person roundtable is designed for mid-market employers exploring alternative funding models to better control rising benefit costs. Through guided discussion and peer conversation, we will walk through common funding approaches being considered by employers in the 50–250+ employee range and share practical considerations around what may be realistic at different stages of growth. Additional panel details and discussion topics will be shared as the session is finalized. Stop the Bleed: Funding Models Designed to Reduce Costs - Traverse City Location Stop the Bleed: Funding Models Designed to Reduce Costs - Traverse City Location603 Bay St Ste 2Traverse City, MI 49684-2005 Map & Directions