The Equity Equation:
Conditions, Access and
Health Outcomes
Approved for two (2) hours of Insurance Credits from the WA OIC
Event Overview
Join the Employee Benefits Planning Association (EBPA) for our annual Healthcare Roundtable and Mariner’s Day, a dynamic gathering designed to spark meaningful dialogue and practical learning. The day begins with an education-focused program exploring social determinants of health, healthcare deserts, and the role of diversity, equity, and inclusion in employer‑sponsored health plans. Attendees will gain actionable insights tailored for health insurance brokers and healthcare industry professionals who advise employer groups. The goal is to equip participants with the knowledge and perspective needed to help shape more equitable, inclusive, and effective health plan strategies for the communities they serve.
Meet our 2026 Panelists
Gary Ferguson, Chief Health Administrator and Director of Integrative Medicine- The Tulalip Tribes John Kim, CEO- HealthierHere Laura Kate Zaichkin, Director of Market Competition & Affordability in Washington- Washington Health Alliance Mary Lasky, Senior Director, Benefits- Nordstrom Michael Mitchell, National Director of Growth- Foodsmart Sergio Vazquez, Vice President, HR- Yakima Valley Farm Workers
Gary Ferguson, Chief Health Administrator and Director of Integrative Medicine- The Tulalip Tribes
John Kim, CEO- HealthierHere
Laura Kate Zaichkin, Director of Market Competition & Affordability in Washington- Washington Health Alliance
Mary Lasky, Senior Director, Benefits- Nordstrom
Michael Mitchell, National Director of Growth- Foodsmart
Sergio Vazquez, Vice President, HR- Yakima Valley Farm Workers
Event Agenda
8:15 - 9:00a Doors Open (Networking + Coffee & Pastries) * 9:00 - 10:00a Healthcare Roundtable Panel Discussion 10:00 - 10:20a Networking Break 10:20 - 11:30a Healthcare Roundtable Panel Discussion 11:30a Event Adjourns 11:30-12:30p Networking 12:40p Mariner's Game First Pitch
8:15 - 9:00a Doors Open (Networking + Coffee & Pastries) *
9:00 - 10:00a Healthcare Roundtable Panel Discussion
10:00 - 10:20a Networking Break
10:20 - 11:30a Healthcare Roundtable Panel Discussion
11:30a Event Adjourns
11:30-12:30p Networking
12:40p Mariner's Game First Pitch
Seattle Mariner's vs Cincinnati Reds Approved for two (2) hours of Insurance Credits from the WA OIC ##
Seattle Mariner's vs Cincinnati Reds
Thank you Event Sponsors!
Gold Sponsors: Aetna, Garner, One Medical, Progyny, Revive Health
Silver Sponsors: AON, Berkley, HealthEquity, Hello Heart,
IMA Corp,Inspira Financial, NueSynergy, Prime Therapeutics, RxBenefits,
Sentinel Group, USI, Virta Health, XP Health,
Following the education session, you are welcome to stay as we enjoy the afternoon in the Hit It Here Cafe at T-Mobile stadium. Enjoy the game!
☐ Option 1-A - Member -Event + Game - $125.00 Event/game for members This option is for access to Hit It Here Cafe - includes lunch + spirits ☐ Option 1-B -Nonmember or guest - Event + Game- $200.00 Event/game for members This option is for access to Hit It Here Cafe - includes lunch + spirits ☐ Option 2A -Member- Event Only- $70.00 Must have alternate source for Game Day Ticket* This option is great if you already have a game ticket. ☐ Option 2B -Non Member- Event Only- $95.00 Must have alternate source for Game Day Ticket* This option is great if you already have a game ticket. ☐ Option 3A - Membership & Event in one ticket price- $200.00 If you are yet a member, a great opportunity to join and attend the event. Membership paid through December 31, 2026. Logistics Education Event -- held in the Ellis Pavilion -- enter just steps away from the Ken Griffey Jr. statue on the corner of Edgar Martinez Drive and Dave Niehaus Way (past the Homebase entrance down the 3rd baseline.) Mariner's Game -- After the education session, we will head to the "Hit It Here Cafe" for food + spirits, baseball game and social! Please Note -T-Mobile ticket requirement* -Clear Bag Policy: Not to exceed 12" x 6" x 12"** -Dress Code: Game Day Apparel * All who enter T-Mobile Park must have a Seattle Mariner's Game Day Ticket even if attending the morning only event. This is a stadium rule. Thank you for understanding. **Gate and Bag Policy FAQ ## This program approved for TWO (2) hours of continuing education by the Washington State Office of the Insurance Commissioner. You must sign in at the start, initial out at the conclusion. For education credit YOU MUST be in attendance for the presentation within 5 minutes of the start. Short breaks are permitted. The Insurance Credit is for two hours. NO PARTIAL CREDITS awarded. You cannot sign in or sign out early. A certificate of attendance is available for others such as Actuaries, CPA's, Legal, and other professionals.
☐ Option 1-A - Member -Event + Game - $125.00
Event/game for members
This option is for access to Hit It Here Cafe - includes lunch + spirits
☐ Option 1-B -Nonmember or guest - Event + Game- $200.00
☐ Option 2A -Member- Event Only- $70.00
Must have alternate source for Game Day Ticket*
This option is great if you already have a game ticket.
☐ Option 2B -Non Member- Event Only- $95.00
☐ Option 3A - Membership & Event in one ticket price- $200.00
If you are yet a member, a great opportunity to join and attend the event.
Membership paid through December 31, 2026.
Logistics
Education Event -- held in the Ellis Pavilion -- enter just steps away from the Ken Griffey Jr. statue on the corner of Edgar Martinez Drive and Dave Niehaus Way (past the Homebase entrance down the 3rd baseline.)
Mariner's Game -- After the education session, we will head to the "Hit It Here Cafe" for food + spirits, baseball game and social!
Please Note
-T-Mobile ticket requirement*
-Clear Bag Policy: Not to exceed 12" x 6" x 12"**
-Dress Code: Game Day Apparel
* All who enter T-Mobile Park must have a Seattle Mariner's Game Day Ticket even if attending the morning only event. This is a stadium rule. Thank you for understanding.
**Gate and Bag Policy FAQ
## This program approved for TWO (2) hours of continuing education by the Washington State Office of the Insurance Commissioner. You must sign in at the start, initial out at the conclusion.
For education credit YOU MUST be in attendance for the presentation within 5 minutes of the start. Short breaks are permitted. The Insurance Credit is for two hours. NO PARTIAL CREDITS awarded.
You cannot sign in or sign out early.
A certificate of attendance is available for others such as Actuaries, CPA's, Legal, and other professionals.
