Houston Business Coalition on Health (HBCH)

The HBCH Winter Forum, "Getting Beyond the Ugly Side of Healthcare," will provide a unique opportunity to gain insights directly from those driving meaningful change in the healthcare landscape and education on how to make a case for healthcare innovation to the c-suite. A few of the healthcare leaders attendees will hear from include the keynote panel of Stacey Richter (host of one of the most listened to healthcare podcasts on value innovation, Relentless Health Value Podcast), David Hines (Metro Nashville Public Schools) and Carrie Rust (ELLWOOD). The Forum will focus on best practices for the management of three key, high-interest topics: ? High-cost claims ? Women's health ? Point solutions Make plans today to join us on Dec. 4 at Rice University - Susanne M. Glasscock School of Continuing Studies. Click the link in the comments for full agenda & registration details.

Below is a perfect example of the impact of the Relentless Health Value podcast hosted by Stacey Richter. Come hear Stacey' perspective and meet her at the HCBH Winter Forum on December 4 at Rice University, https://lnkd.in/gc-hEe7U

“Employers are shelling out the equivalent of buying an economy car for every worker every year to pay for family coverage,” KFF President and CEO Drew Altman said. #benefits #employeehealth #healthcare

Last week, we released the results of our annual Pulse of the Purchaser survey in conjunction with our member coalitions with 188 employers participating! The study covers a lot including concerns and approaches of employers to address the workforce environment, women’s health, obesity management/GLP-1s, mental health, equity, pharmaceutical drug and hospital prices, high-cost claims, fiduciary strategies, and potential health reforms. Interestingly, we found that employers who said they were more aggressive and innovative in their purchasing strategies noted that they experienced lower than average healthcare costs. https://lnkd.in/g8KizvPX #employers #pulseofthepurchaser #healthcarecosts #benefits

"For employers, it’s no longer just about cost control. It’s about survival.” — Shawn Gremminger on the results of the latest National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions survey of employer perspectives on #healthcare costs.

The HBCH Winter Forum is just around the corner - don’t miss your chance to tackle healthcare’s biggest challenges! Join us as we dive into high-cost claims, women’s health and point solution management. Explore strategies to control expenses, improve outcomes and tailor solutions to meet workforce needs. This is your chance to be a part of the conversation driving change in healthcare. Save your spot to gain insights, network with top leaders and bring actionable strategies back to your organization:?https://lnkd.in/gu5jRV5z

Hospital service prices increased by more than 220% between 2000 and 2022, which was more than twice the rate of inflation and that of other medical services. via BenefitsPRO #healthcare #hospitalfairprice #fairhealthcosts

The newest Texas Employers for Affordable Health Care newsletter is in your inboxes now! In this edition you will find: ?? Axios reporting on the future of hashtag #healthcare ?? The Keckley Report's report on the extent of rising high health care prices ?? KFF's research on annual premiums for employer-sponsored family health coverage ?? & more! If the newsletter hasn't made it to your inbox, take a look: https://lnkd.in/e7M_DWcw

“[I am] the CEO of a large senior living company who has always geeked out on Medicare payment innovation but was … bored and disengaged from our own health insurance spend on a self-funded plan. It wasn’t until I listened to several episodes of Relentless Health Value that were focused towards C-suite audiences that I began to understand that population health and the triple aim should be viewed in all aspects of insurance and health coverage. I have since consumed the show frequently, while driving my health insurance brokers crazy with questions and accountability. The show has not only given me the knowledge that has created confidence in guiding our strategy but has given me the actual tools to be able to make impactful change. I have reached out to several experts interviewed to utilize their services and ideas and have been able to use the CAA [Consolidated Appropriations Act] details to get transparency from my vendors. Thank you … for giving me what I need to provide the best possible care at [reasonable prices] for my coworkers and get beyond the insurance ‘noise’ and smoke screens to understand the opportunities at hand.” This review puts perfectly into words the incredible work that Relentless Health Value Podcast & Stacey Richter are doing when it comes to the C-suite and #healthcare. You can get a taste of what they're all about by listening to the episode linked below. We're excited to have Stacey as our keynote speaker at the HBCH Winter Forum in December. Get all the details and make plans to join us by clicking the link in the comments.

Today we released the results of our annual Pulse of the Purchaser survey in conjunction with our member coalitions with 188 employers participating! The study covers a lot including concerns and approaches of employers to address the workforce environment, women’s health, obesity management/GLP-1s, mental health, equity, pharmaceutical drug and hospital prices, high-cost claims, fiduciary strategies, and potential health reforms. Interestingly, we found that employers who said they were more aggressive and innovative in their purchasing strategies noted that they experienced lower than average healthcare costs. https://lnkd.in/g8KizvPX #employers #pulseofthepurchaser #healthcarecosts #benefits