IN-PERSON

Healthcare Costs Panel Discussion / Peoria, IL

Wednesday, July 22 | 3:00-4:30 PM,
followed by a casual social hour until 6PM

The Table | 8305 N Allen Suite 2, Peoria, IL 61615

Rising healthcare costs affect every employer in the room, but the full picture rarely gets discussed openly. This moderated panel brings together perspectives from across the healthcare landscape - including hospital administration, health insurance carriers, physicians, and pharmacy - to give you a seat at a conversation that usually happens behind closed doors. Audience participation and open Q&A are built into the format, so come with your questions.

July 22, 2026

3:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Peoria, IL

Meet Our Panelists

Chip Haring

Executive Advisor, Broker Relations - RxBenefits

Chip Haring is an Executive Advisor for Broker Relations at RxBenefits, where he oversees key global firm relationships and works directly with C-Suite teams and Pharmacy Practice Leaders to align business development and account management activities. With over 28 years in the pharmacy benefits management industry, Chip has built a reputation for executive-level relationship building, responsiveness, and delivering results across a wide range of accounts — including hospitals, municipalities, TPAs, coalitions, and large national employers. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Sociology and Social Work from Southeast Missouri State University.

John C. Hesse, MHA

Vice President, Business Development - Carle Health

John has held a number of health care leadership positions over a 30-year career. Residing in Bloomington, IL, John is currently serving as Vice President for Business Development for Carle Health, which is inclusive of the Champaign/Urbana, Bloomington/Normal and Greater Peoria markets. John is responsible for the growth and positioning of Carle Health in Central Illinois, including mergers & acquisitions, market assessment, physician relations and service line development. Mr. Hesse also provides leadership for strategy and growth of service area community partnerships. John holds a master's degree in Hospital and Health Administration from the University of Iowa.

Dr. Teny Philip Thomas

Medical Director - Marathon Health

Dr. Teny Philip Thomas is a board-certified family medicine physician based in Illinois with more than 10 years of clinical experience in primary care. She brings a diverse multicultural perspective to patient care, having been born in India, raised in Monterrey, Mexico, and later relocating to the United States. Fluent in both English and Spanish, she is committed to delivering compassionate, culturally responsive care to patients from a wide range of backgrounds.

Dr. Thomas earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Physiology and Neuroscience, with a minor in Spanish Literature, from the University of California San Diego. She received her medical degree from Ross University School of Medicine and completed her Family Medicine Residency at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. During residency, she was recognized with Excellence Awards for outstanding service in Maternity Care and Geriatric Medicine.

Following residency, Dr. Thomas served as a Primary Care Physician with NorthShore University Health System and as a clinical educator for the Pritzker School of Medicine. She currently practices at the Local 597 Pipefitters Family Wellness Center in Palatine, IL and serves as Medical Director for Marathon Health.

Ron Eberle

Director, Sales and Account Management at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois

About the Venue & Chef Josh

The Table is a new venue for meaningful connections, memorable celebrations and unforgettable experiences. After the panel, the evening continues with wood-fired gourmet pizzas crafted by acclaimed Chef Josh Lanning, paired with drinks and open networking. A graduate of the International Culinary Center in New York, Lanning trained at Michelin three-star SingleThread Farms in California and built his reputation across some of the most respected kitchens in the country — bringing fine-dining technique to approachable, ingredient-driven food.

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