WFHRMA October:The Miracle Making Business

When
13 Oct 2026
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Location
Vernon College: 4105 Maplewood Dr. Room 605 Wichita Falls, TX 76308
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Wichita Falls HR Management Association (WFHRMA)

Tuesday, October 13th, 2026

Meeting check-in & lunch service begins at 11:45am

"Mark McKendrick"

"The Miracle Making Business"

Program Summary:

The US healthcare system is complex and confusing - I hope to provide confidence and clarity to HR professionals and everyday employees. My presentation shares the health journey of my father as a high-cost claimant after contracting COVID in 2021. His story is nothing short of a miracle, and I am able present the importance of knowing how to navigate our healthcare system as a patient and a decision-maker for employees.

I cover how the US healthcare system was established, how companies finance healthcare, and the importance of effectively navigating our healthcare system for the wellbeing of ourselves and our employees.

Learning Objectives:

Professional Employer Organizations (PEO's
Fully-Insured
Level-Funding
Self-Funding
Captive Arrangements
Reference Based Pricing
Pharmaceutical manufacturers
Pharmacy Retailers
Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBM's)

Speaker Bio:

Mark McKendrick is an Employee Benefits Advisor with Marsh McLennan Agency. With a collaborative approach and the ability to simplify complex decisions, Mark helps HR teams and executives gain clarity and confidence within their benefits strategy. Through a blend of industry expertise and engaging communication, he empowers organizations to make informed choices that drive both financial performance and a stronger employee experience.

Mark serves on the Board of Trustees for Baylor University Medical Center, providing governance, fiduciary oversight, and strategic guidance for one of Texas's leading academic medical centers and healthcare institutions. He also serves on the Talent Task Force for the Dallas Regional Chamber that supports initiatives focused on solving employers’ most pressing talent challenges, including how companies attract, retain, and develop talent. Lastly, Mark is on the Board of Directors for a non-profit documentary film company called Fotolanthropy, that shares true stories of strength and hope. Mark lives in Dallas with his wife Caroline and their two young daughters who love unicorns.

Recertification Credit

SHRM Certification has approved this event for 1 PDCs toward SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCP recertification. A program code will be provided at the end of the meeting. The program also meets recertification credit standards set by the HR Certification Institute and other HR certifying bodies, but candidates must manually enter their activity into their records.