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SALGBA 2026

May 4, 2026 - May 7, 2026
Providence, Rhode Island
View from the water of Providence, Rhode Island

Join us in Providence for SALGBA 2026

We’re excited to connect with state and local government benefit professionals from across the nation to discuss the next frontier of healthcare access, quality, and affordability. As a trusted partner to public sector leaders like CalPERS and HealthTrust New Hampshire, Included Health is committed to raising the standard of healthcare for everyone.

Visit us at booth #124 and connect with our onsite team to learn why we are trusted by leading public sector organizations.

Meet our team there!

Jennifer Schlecht
RVP, Health Plan Sales

Jennifer Schlecht
Regional Vice President, Public Sector Sales
Included Health

Rob Richter

Rob Richter
Consultant Strategy & Relations Director
Included Health

Attend this can’t-miss session with CalPERS, Blue Shield of California, and Included Health

CalPERS PPO Power-Up: Year 1 Update on Controlling Costs and Improving Outcomes

Date: Wednesday, May 6
Time: 10:15 a.m. local time

CalPERS has taken decisive action to address healthcare issues and achieve better results for their PPO members. This panel will share insights from the first year of CalPERS’ partnership with Blue Shield of California and Included Health, which was created to control rising costs of health care and achieve better clinical outcomes for members. Panelists will discuss key lessons learned, supported by early data on utilization, member engagement, and satisfaction, including the program's impact on high-cost claimants. They will also talk about the importance of clear partnership principles and aligning on both short and long-term goals to achieve shared objectives. Join us for this update to learn how CalPERS is working to improve healthcare access, quality, affordability, and equity for their members.

Presented by:

Rob-Jarzombek

Rob Jarzombek
Chief, Health Plan Research & Administration Division
CalPERS

Shally Sinha headshot

Shally Sinha, MD
Chief Medical Director, CalPERS Account
Blue Shield of California

Ankoor Shah headshot

Ankoor Shah, MD
Vice President, Clinical Excellence
Included Health

Barb Dewey headshot

Barb Dewey
MAAA Principal and Consulting Actuary
Milliman