Employer Coalition of Louisiana

Curious about joining the Employer Coalition of Louisiana, and unsure which type of membership is right for your organization? Our new website outlines eligibility and benefits specific to each membership option and addresses potential members' most commonly asked questions, including dues and application process. Learn more and join us! https://lnkd.in/gbzsqZez

Affiliate member Rescription was recently included in a The Wall Street Journal report, commenting on PBM models that benefit employers. Read more below.

Vivian Ho of the Houston Business Coalition on Health (HBCH) recently joined the Relentless Health Value Podcast to discuss increasing commercial insurance premiums, the relationship between underlying costs and rising hospital prices, and what all of this means for employers. Listen to the episode: https://lnkd.in/g_J45Zai

We are looking forward to joining the National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions next week for a virtual event discussing the most recent ERISA fiduciary lawsuit involving JPMorgan. With similar cases already targeting additional entities, it’s clear that?employers are now under the same legal scrutiny in healthcare that 401(k) plans faced years ago. What do these lawsuits have in common? More important, how can employers protect themselves from being the next target? All are welcome to join this critical conversation. Register here: https://lnkd.in/giW9PVYr

Just announced! Our 2025 programming is off to an exciting start. All are welcome to join two free, virtual upcoming events that will cover critical healthcare and policy topics. Join us at the end of the month, Friday, March 28, for a webinar on Navigating the Future of Healthcare, featuring Josh M. Berlin of rule of three, LLC, and Tyron Picard of The Picard Group. Josh and Tyron will share an overview of the latest industry trends, then dive in to a "Policy 101" session, covering relevant topics for all Louisiana employers. Next month, we'll host a webinar specific to Value-Based Care, again featuring Josh, who will lead an interactive virtual session exploring VBC models, and their implications for employers seeking affordable care options. Learn more, view all upcoming events, and register today: https://lnkd.in/gnt5NERz

This extensive analysis by Peterson-KFF Health System Tracker examines some of the issues and challenges standing in the way of effective price transparency as regulated through the Transparency in Coverage (TiC) final rule. While the TiC aims to put health care price information in the hands of consumers, inconsistencies and reporting structures, among other issues, are hindering the results. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gBgvrxFP

Employers, are you using social determinants of health data in any way to assist your employees? If so how? I believe that doing so is a powerful avenue to deliver more value to patients and your plan. https://lnkd.in/g6A7Hn7y

Employer member and member of our Advisory Council, Sosha McDonald SPHR of PSC Group, shares how joining the Employer Coalition of Louisiana has benefitted their efforts to provide the most comprehensive benefits possible for their employees. Learn more about our membership categories and how your organization and join us! https://lnkd.in/gbzsqZez

Please save the date and join us for our first Regional Roadshow event this spring! On April 28, we'll convene with current and potential members, and other interested parties in the New Orleans region, to connect, share knowledge, explore the benefits of Coalition membership and more. Don't miss this opportunity to meet with likeminded employers and stakeholders from across healthcare sectors who offer valuable insights and partnership. [This event was originally scheduled for January 21, but was postponed due to inclement weather.] Register today: https://lnkd.in/grBwx3jx

The National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions is hosting a webinar next week, "Engaging Employers to Action: PBM Resources for Realignment and Success." All Coalition members and employers across the state are encouraged to learn more about the event, which will dive into the resources available to address misalignment between employers and their pharmacy benefit management (#PBM) service providers, a topic of widespread interest, specifically among our Coalition employer members. Learn more and register: https://lnkd.in/eV5hHxUu