BIP Summer 2025

Healthcare is Local

Each quarterly FLN event combines professional develop ment with low-pressure network ing. A local legislator might teach advocacy strategies one hour, followed by a competitive round of laser tag or mini-golf the next. “It’s chaotic and hilari ous, but that’s exactly the kind of space we wanted to create,” Kuhni adds. The program has brought in a wave of new faces. At tendance typically ranges from 20 to 40 young professionals, many of whom aren’t NABIP members when they first attend. With a low entry fee and open invitation to anyone in the industry, FLN lowers the barrier to participation and builds con nections quickly. “It’s become our most active program,” Kuhni says. “And it’s more than just a good time. We’ve created

a leadership pipeline. FLN has its own internal structure, and we’re building the next genera tion of chapter leaders.” Beyond FLN, NABIP Utah launched Hot Topic Tuesday, an open Zoom session where members hear directly from lobbyists, legislators and the chapter’s policy chairs. The ses sions are built around real-time legislative developments, allow ing members to ask questions and stay informed. “The level of engagement we’ve seen from this has been incredible,” Kuhni says. “Our members are getting involved in policy discussions in ways they haven’t before.” The chapter’s annual convention also got a refresh. Formerly known as Sales Con gress, the event was rebranded as Elevate Utah to better reflect its forward-looking focus. “We’re

Elevate Utah panel speakers, including John Bowers with Silicon Slopes Health Plans, Sylvia Brookshire, TASC, Erick Kuhni, Benefit Sculptor and Rep. Norm Thurston, Utah House of Representatives.