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10th Annual Medical Captive Forum: A Historic Gathering in Cleveland

In a landmark event, the 10th Annual Medical Captive Forum (MCF) held in Cleveland has successfully set a new record for attendance. Organized by Roundstone Insurance, this forum has become a premier congregation of employers, advisors, and industry experts focusing on the transformative potential of self-funding in healthcare benefits.

The event commenced with an invigorating networking session that energized participants, paving the way for insightful discussions. This was followed by a dynamic Roundtable session that introduced the Per Employee Per Year (PEPY) metric, a new benchmark that is swiftly gaining importance in evaluating health plan performance. As employers increasingly seek ways to control healthcare costs and improve the financial sustainability of their benefits programs, metrics like PEPY have become crucial in guiding these decisions.

Educational Breakout Sessions

MCF 2025 offered a lineup of breakout sessions catering to varying levels of experience in the self-funding journey. These sessions were tailored for beginners, intermediates, and seasoned advisors, providing practical solutions to the most pressing challenges faced by employers and brokers in today’s healthcare landscape. Topics covered included:

• - Understanding the Captive Model: An introduction to the self-funding framework.
• - What Affects My Renewal: Insight into the factors influencing health plan renewals.
• - The Critical Role of a Good TPA: Importance of selecting effective Third-Party Administrators.
• - Power of Preferred Bundles in Cost Control: How bundled services can drive down expenses.

The keynote address was delivered by innovation expert Josh Linkner, who urged attendees to 'Find a Way™' forward. He emphasized the significance of fostering innovation within the healthcare insurance sector. This was followed by compelling employer case studies that highlighted successful implementations of self-funded captives, showcasing instances where companies achieved the lowest PEPY numbers. With effective administration by Bywater, Roundstone’s in-house third-party administrator, participants could see tangible examples of cost savings and enhanced customer experience.

A Record-Breaking Attendance

The remarkable turnout at MCF 2025 not only underscores the growing interest in self-funding strategies but also illustrates a significant shift where employers are eager to reclaim control over their healthcare expenditures. Roundstone President Mike Schroeder articulated this sentiment, stating, "Employers are ready to take back control of healthcare spend." This signals a crucial pivot in how businesses approach their employee benefits, seeking alternatives to conventional insurance models.

Looking ahead, Dallas will host the next Medical Captive Forum in 2026, promising to deliver even more insights and innovative strategies for the future of employee healthcare. For those interested in learning more about MCF 2025 and accessing session highlights, further information can be found on the Roundstone Insurance website.

About Roundstone Insurance

Roundstone Insurance plays a pivotal role in aiding small to midsize businesses in providing cost-effective and quality health benefits. Their focus is on maximizing savings and offering substantial cost containment opportunities, which are essential for business growth in a competitive marketplace. By facilitating forums such as MCF, Roundstone continues to lead the charge in redefining healthcare benefits for the modern workforce.