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Broadway Commons - Grant Room
1300 Broadway St NE- Salem, OR 97301

Event Registration Fees
Registration includes: breakfast and education sessions

Registration*
$100.00 per NABIP Member
$130.00 per Non-Member

*Cancellations received before March 6, 2025 will receive a 50% refund of all fees. No-shows and cancellations received after 5:00 pm on March 7, 2025 will not receive a refund

Schedule

7:45 am
Registration, Breakfast and the chance to visit with our Exhibitors 

8:00 am
Welcome

8:10 am
The Ever Changing Landscape of Human Resources  
Presented by Laurie Grenya, SPHR, CCP, HR Answers, Inc.
This session explores how HR practices continue to evolve in response to technological advancements, shifting workforce dynamics, and legal developments. It delves into the latest trends shaping compliance, ongoing changes in leave policies, and the role of AI in the workplace and new policies. Key strategies employed by HR professionals to stay ahead in this fast-paced environment will be highlighted. Practical solutions aligned with emerging challenges and opportunities will be presented, ensuring alignment with the ongoing changes in the field.

9:10 am
Break

9:20 am
Artificial Intelligence (AI) in healthcare: Ethical and Responsible use considerations and how you can leverage to help your clients
Presented by Tracy Olsen, Regence BCBS of Oregon

10:20 am
Break

10:30 am
Focus on Behavioral Health
Presented by Paul Giger, Providence

11:35 am
Mid-Session Oregon Legislative Update 
Presented by Tom Holt, The Holt Company 
This presentation provides an update on major issues from the legislative session, focusing on significant measures affecting employee benefits and employers that are progressing through the process, as well as highlights of those that have failed to advance. It also addresses key process deadlines likely to have occurred by the time of the session.

12:35 pm 
Adjourn

Meet Our Speakers

Laurie Grenya, SPHR, CCP, HR Answers, Inc.
Laurie is the President of HR Answers and brings over 20 years of public sector Human Resources experience, along with eight years of consulting for public, private, and nonprofit employers. With expertise in compensation, organizational design, and HR management, Laurie has a passion for innovative solutions and effective management which is evident in every project she undertakes. Fun fact: if Laurie is ever seen without a Starbucks cup, something is definitely amiss!

Paul Giger, Providence

Dr. Paul Giger has served Providence since 2005. Currently, he is the Medical Director of Behavioral Health at Providence Health Plan. Before joining the Health Plan, he held the position of Senior Regional Medical Director for Portland Medical Group’s (PMG) Behavioral Health. In that role, Paul provided clinical leadership for the Oregon Region’s development of Behavioral Health Services and managed the clinical and financial performance of PMG Behavioral Health medical group. Dr. Giger earned his medical degree at the University of Arizona and subsequently completed Internal Medicine and Psychiatry Residencies at OHSU. He also serves on the Board of Cascadia Behavioral Health and was recently appointed to the Oregon Commission on Autism.

Tom Holt, The Holt Company 
Tom Holt, principal of The Holt Company, is a veteran policy strategist and lobbyist based in Portland, with specialties in health care, economic development, and employer issues.  He has worked on behalf of insurers, health systems, provider groups and he currently represents, among others, NABIP-Oregon.   His background also includes extensive media and communications experience.   

Sponsorship Information

This is a great opportunity for you to increase awareness of your company and the products and/or services you offer to those with the most influence in the health insurance Agent/Broker community in the Pacific Northwest. 

• Breakfast Sponsor - $750 (max 2)
  One Exhibit Booth | Full Page Advertisement in Event Program | One complimentary attendee registration
• Refreshment Sponsor - $400 (max 2)
  One Exhibit Booth | Signage at beverage station | One complimentary attendee registration
• Attendee Table Sponsor - $400
  Register a table of six (6) attendees at discounted price of the registration fee 

Click here to sponsor!