Behind the numbers: Uncovering the Real Drivers of Healthcare Costs

• Healthcare costs are changing fast—but what’s really behind the shift?

• Join HR Leadership Forum and HUB International for an in-depth discussion on the evolving healthcare landscape and the key forces shaping costs. In this webinar, Dr. Kryijztoff Novotnaj, Chief Clinical Informatics Officer at HUB International, will break down the latest trends and show you how to turn data and AI insights into actionable strategies for your benefits program.

• Key Takeaways:

• How to use and maximize data to your benefit
• How to identify healthcare trends before they become trends
• What AI is—and isn’t—when it comes to employee benefit plans

Dr. Kryijztoff (Kryz) Novotnaj, DNP, PMHNP-BC, CPNP-PC, MPH, CPHIMS

Chief Clinical Informatics Officer (CCIO)

Kryz comes HUB International with nearly 26 years of experience in employee benefits, healthcare and wellness. Kryz recently joined HUB International and previously held roles in executive clinical consulting and health informatics for regional and national consulting firms.  Kryz has led several key initiatives around analytic reporting using clinical methodology that has assisted employers with understanding their population’s health/illness burden. He has been recognized at the state and local level for innovation around health and wellness, including a congressional award from Congresswoman Lois Capps for his work at Reiter Affiliated Companies. Kryz is also published in the Journal of Agromedicine for his work with food safety and foodborne illnesses.

Kryz holds multiple credentials, including a Practical Nurse (LPN) from Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts, a Registered Nurse (RN) from Excelsior College, a BSN in Nursing from the University of Cincinnati, and an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (ACNP) from Gonzaga University with a concentration in acute care nursing practice, three designations as a Certified Wellness Specialist (CWS), Certified Professional in Health Information Management Systems (CPHIMS) and Certified Corporate Nutrition Professional (CCNP). Kryz possesses a B.S. in Applied Science in Healthcare Management from Waldorf College, an M.S. in Public Health with emphasis in Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics from University of Liverpool, UK. In 2019, Kryz completed his Doctorate in Nursing Practice(DNP) at the University of San Diego with an emphasis in infectious disease and health informatics and completed his second dual DNP in in psychiatric mental health and pediatrics from Chaminade University of Honolulu in 2025. He is currently pursuing his terminal PhD in Developmental Psychology at Capella University.

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