Alabama Employer Health Consortium

This week, the Alabama Senate unanimously advanced legislation aimed at pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs). At AEHC, we believe employers and working families deserve a healthcare system that is transparent, sustainable, and fair. As PBM practices come under increasing scrutiny, we’re committed to helping Alabama employers understand how these issues impact plan costs—and what reforms could mean for their employees. ?? Stay tuned for updates as this legislation moves to the Alabama House in a few weeks. If it passes there, Governor Kay Ivey's signature would then be required.

Transparency in healthcare isn’t a luxury—it’s a necessity. The Leapfrog Group Hospital Survey launches April 1—and employers have the power to push for change.?AEHC is proud to serve as Alabama’s regional leader once again, and our employer members are committed to working with hospitals to ensure patients have access to critical safety and quality data. Reach out to learn how you can help! Check out the graphic below to learn more! ??

Glad to share this educational opportunity from National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions with you! https://lnkd.in/giW9PVYr Thursday, March 27, 2025 4pm-5pm ET JPMorgan is the latest employer hit with an ERISA fiduciary lawsuit, joining J&J, Wells Fargo, and others. The legal spotlight on health benefit plans is intensifying—what can you do to protect your organization? Register to learn: ?? Hidden PBM contract risks that could expose employers ?? How fiduciary oversight prevents costly legal battles ?? Steps to safeguard your plan, employees, and bottom line Save your spot now!

?? Transparency drives better care! ?? The Leapfrog Group Hospital Survey opens April 1, and AEHC is proud to serve as Alabama’s regional leader once again. We’re committed to working with employers and hospitals to ensure patients have access to critical safety and quality data. Because when hospitals report, patients win. Check out the graphic below to learn more! #PullUpAChairIn2025

Last week, AEHC’s Michael Howard and Russell DuBose joined top employer and healthcare leaders at the 2025 Health Policy Summit, co-hosted by the Purchaser Business Group on Health (PBGH) and the National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions. This critical event brought together key stakeholders to explore how policy, benefits design, and purchasing power can drive meaningful change for America’s businesses and working families. While in Washington, D.C., they also took the opportunity to meet with Alabama Senator Tommy Tuberville (R) to ensure employers' voices remain at the forefront of healthcare policy discussions. Advocacy is at the heart of what AEHC does—because when employers unite, we can demand better value, greater transparency, and a system that works for working Americans. We’re proud to represent Alabama’s employers and keep these crucial conversations going. Reach out for more insights from the summit and how these discussions will shape employer-led healthcare initiatives in 2025! #PullUpAChairIn2025

As we reflect this #PatientSafetyAwareness week, let’s remember that we can all play a role in improving patient safety. One key step is understanding your hospital's safety measures, advocating for transparency in health care and providing patients with resources to keep themselves safe. Check out The Leapfrog Group’s latest blog post to learn how you can reduce your risk and ensure you're receiving safe, high-quality care: https://lnkd.in/gkqAw5Nv

Excited to share this learning opportunity for March 11: Engaging Employers to Action: PBM Resources for Realignment and Success A Must-Attend Session for Employers! Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs) play a crucial role in prescription drug costs—but are they working in your best interest? Join the National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions on March 11 for a deep dive into strategies that help employers take control of their PBM relationships. What You’ll Learn: ?? Tools to manage PBM providers, including infographics & vendor engagement templates ?? Actionable steps from the National Alliance PBM Playbook ?? Insights from employer & coalition case studies ?? A breakdown of the PBM Initiative Final Report With rising drug costs and ongoing transparency concerns, this is a session you don’t want to miss! Register now and gain insider knowledge to better navigate your PBM strategy.

AEHC is honored to be a part of the National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions and extremely proud to support Shawn Gremminger, NAHPC President & CEO, who works tirelessly to promote initiatives that could really make a difference for employers across the map. "Gremminger leads a group that represents about 40 regional and local employer coalitions. The coalition members spend about $400 billion per year to provide health coverage for 45 million people. Gremminger asked for lawmakers' support for a revival of section 901 and section 902 of the?Further Continuing Appropriations and Disaster Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2025?package, the spending package that almost became law in December. Section 901 would require pharmacy benefit managers to provide detailed reports for employers, and section 902 would require PBMs to pass any rebates they negotiate with prescription drug manufacturers on to the plans."

Employers and Providers are excited for the March 3 Navigating Cancer Care webinar; we're nearing maximum capacity! Make sure you're registered!

Alabama Employer Health Consortium and employer coalitions like ours from around the country are the members that make up the National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions. Tomorrow, National Alliance CEO, Shawn Gremminger, will testify before a US House Committee about the impact of PBM's on employer healthcare and policies that might help. Meanwhile in Alabama, there is major state level PBM legislation being considered in the Alabama Senate that we are monitoring for our members here. This regional/national structure is unique and powerful. Our members are engaged at every level. Join your local employer health coalition so you're not caught wondering what happened after the fact!! #alabamaemployers #PullUpAChairIn2025