Indiana Business Health Collaborative

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A new report from the Indiana University Richard M. Fairbanks School of Public Health highlights key data on health care costs and outcomes in Indiana, including spending, market characteristics, and health conditions. Commissioned by the Indiana Business Health Collaborative (IBHC), the report compares about 80 health measures across Indiana, the U.S., and neighboring states, tracking trends since 2020. IBHC Chief Executive Luke Messer emphasizes the report's role in understanding Indiana's health landscape and creating actionable strategies for improvement. "Improving Hoosiers' health and reducing costs is vital for our economic prosperity," said Messer. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gZtwsXSf

Last week, the IBHC’s Policy Advisory Committee hosted its first listening session with candidate for Governor of Indiana, U.S. Senator Mike Braun. As part of the conversation, Senator Braun highlighted his vision for improving health outcomes and lowering the cost of care for Hoosiers in communities across the state.?? ? Thank you again to Senator Braun and his staff for taking the time to speak with our members about how, together, we can work to strengthen the state of health care in Indiana. The IBHC looks forward to holding more of these types of productive discussions in the months ahead.

Last week, Chief Executive Luke Messer penned an op-ed in the Indianapolis Business Journal highlighting the IBHC’s plans to improve the quality of and access to health care for Hoosiers. While there are no silver bullet solutions, we believe that, together, Indiana can and must do better: “With members in communities from South Bend to New Albany and growing, the IBHC’s membership consists of some of Indiana’s largest and most notable employers, academic institutions, health care systems, and economic development groups. Working together, with everyone ‘at the table’ and understanding the need for change, we believe we can help develop real solutions to the real health care costs and access problems we face as a state.” Read the full column here: https://lnkd.in/gkYas6ER

This week, the Indiana Business Health Collaborative’s (IBHC) Policy Advisory Committee held its monthly meeting at Parkview Health's Mirro Event and Conference Center in Fort Wayne. As part of the meeting, members had the opportunity to exchange valuable perspectives on how to best improve health outcomes in our state through market-based, patient-centered solutions, as well as participate in a roundtable discussion on the state of health care in Indiana with Senators Tyler Johnson and Liz Brown. Thank you again to all of our members who participated in this month’s meeting and for making it such a successful and productive conversation. If you are interested in joining our efforts and participating in our next meeting, please don’t hesitate to reach out by signing up on our website (www.indianabhc.org).

Addressing health care affordability – while still upholding quality and access to care – requires enduring commitment and collaboration from stakeholders across Indiana. The IBHC convenes members in a variety of sectors to provide market-based solutions for Hoosier health care. Learn more about the IBHC and what we stand for: https://lnkd.in/gKShpyqc

Yesterday, the IBHC’s Policy Advisory Committee held our second meeting – composed of valuable discussions to drive market-based solutions for Hoosier health care. We’re grateful to our members and guest speakers for the insights they continuously share in the best interest of Hoosier care.

What does it mean to be a part of the IBHC? We’re a group of Indiana employers and health care industry stakeholders committed to lowering the cost of care, while maintaining quality and access to care for Hoosiers. ? Reach out to join our efforts: https://lnkd.in/gexq_apB ?

Last month, the IBHC’s Policy Advisory Committee held its first meeting to discuss improving Indiana’s economic competitiveness and health care accessibility. In the coming months, we plan to host more meetings to continue to dive deeper. Contact us about membership: https://lnkd.in/gexq_apB

At the IBHC, we know that just meeting the status quo for Hoosier health care is unacceptable. We’re working towards results-driven solutions to reduce costs and improve outcomes across Indiana, and it's our members and their diligent work that make this possible. ? Check out our members:?https://lnkd.in/gKShpyqc