A perfect storm is brewing: employees are catching up on the healthcare they put off last year, the prices of that medical care is rising faster ever, and insurance carriers are pricing COVID-19 coverage into their premiums.

Leaders at America's largest companies are already preparing themselves for their 2022 renewal conversations, but without a team of in-house experts to support them, small-to-midsize employers face an uphill battle putting themselves in a competitive position.

But we're here to help. We've tapped Marcus Osborne, SVP of Walmart Health, Walmart (and industry thought leader on employer healthcare solutions) to give us the lowdown on how HR leaders and finance teams can prepare and win their 2022 renewal conversations. As the country's largest employer, Walmart is known for their ability to successfully analyze and optimize their entire supply chain, healthcare included, and Marcus is bringing that scaleable playbook to you.

What we'll cover:

• Data on why this year is going to look different
• A strategy from America's largest employer that scales to small to midsize employers
• Low-lift tips to revamp and optimize your benefits strategy
• A proactive timeline and questions for your broker
• Mistakes to avoid that could cost your company money and time