National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions

? #NatAllForum KEYNOTE SPEAKER ? Zack Cooper is a distinguished expert on the functioning?of healthcare markets and the drivers of healthcare spending growth in the U.S. At the #NatAllForum, Dr. Cooper's keynote address will explore how rising healthcare spending is impacting the wider economy and the ability of Americans to live lives of dignity and purpose. He will also focus on ways to drive efficiency in the U.S health sector and discuss what he sees as the limits of cost-sharing and consumerism. Learn more about the #NatAllForum's full agenda and register today: https://lnkd.in/ei5w5SBb #healthcare #healthequity #consumerism #NationalAlliance

Join us tomorrow for an insightful webinar that explores the key findings of the National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions’ 2024 Pulse of the Purchaser Survey. This session will provide valuable context and actionable insights for employers, healthcare providers, and policymakers. The webinar will examine the major trends identified in the survey, their impact on the future of employer-sponsored healthcare, and potential strategies to address the challenges highlighted. Attendees will gain a deeper understanding of the evolving healthcare landscape, and the steps needed to navigate these changes effectively. ?? https://lnkd.in/eRq7AG5Q #healthcare #employers #pulseofthepurchaser #healthcarecosts #benefits #healthequity Shawn Gremminger Cheryl Larson Midwest Business Group on Health

??#NatAllForum PANEL SPOTLIGHT Join the Alliance for Women's Health & Prevention (AWHP) and Diabetes Leadership Council (DLC) for a discussion on the impact of obesity on women and opportunities for employers to holistically support women employees’ health. In this conversation, National Alliance CEO Shawn Gremminger will chat with AWHP CEO Millicent Gorham and DLC CEO George Huntley to explore how employers and?women’s health and obesity care advocates can work together to advance comprehensive obesity care coverage and support in the workplace. View the agenda and register to attend: https://lnkd.in/eucTaWGE #healthcare #womenshealth #diabetes #obesitycare #healthequity

?? We hope to see you tomorrow! // Join us Tuesday, Nov. 12! ?? Cell and gene therapies (CGTs) carry life-preserving and life-saving benefits, profoundly affecting patients and their families. While the successes and growth are extraordinary, they are also costly, often administered in single doses costing between?$300,000 and $3.5 million per treatment. Gain insights into how best to determine population and pipeline risk; explore coverage options; understand non-traditional payment options; learn about new care delivery approaches; and offer targeted employee communications and education. ?? https://lnkd.in/e9gVQa7P #healthcare #healthequity Drew Wilkins Jennifer Malinowski MS, PhD Randy Wyse

For decades, the PBM industry has been plagued by misalignment, opacity, and consolidation. Kicking off at the Annual Forum in Arlington, VA, National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions has launched a PBM Hub, a pioneering initiative to foster collaboration, education, and innovation among employer/purchasers and the next generation of PBMs. There's no cost to attend the PBM Hub: https://bit.ly/PBMHub Questions about registration? Please email National Alliance Director of Events and Education Karlene Lucas: [email protected] #NatAllForum #PBMs #healthcare #healthcareinnovation #employers

?? NEW HPA PUBLICATION! This summer, a group of HPA members gathered to share mental health offerings and different strategies to support their employees and families. Funded and facilitated by National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions, this work culminated in a guidebook released earlier this fall which included learnings from workshops across the country. The HPA has now added a section at the end that shares specific programs our members are successfully implementing at their organizations in Maine. This includes WellSpace Maine + WellSpace@Work, in-house EAPs, and a robust variety of services for the unique needs of a larger employer. Check it out on our website, here: https://lnkd.in/d_TRGGwg

#NatAllForum Session Highlight // Employer Call to Action: Finding the Courage to Drive Radical Change For business leaders coping with rapidly evolving workplace issues, one concern is universal: The rocketing costs of healthcare and health insurance. Be inspired to influence and engage your organization’s senior leaders in joining forces with radical changemakers who are driving healthy disruption across the entire healthcare system. Join us: https://bit.ly/2024_AF Shawn Gremminger Jose L. Dotres, Ed.D. Patient Rights Advocate

"Hospital prices are rising "as fast as we've ever seen it happen" as health plans renegotiate 2025 pricing with providers, said National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions CEO Shawn Gremminger. "There was this brief moment during and post-COVID that people were like, 'Oh, well, maybe we've actually gotten a handle on health care cost inflation,'" Gremminger said. "The clear answer is 'No.' Like, everything else in COVID, there was a weird blip."" #healthcare #healthcarecostinflation #hospitalfairprice #healthplans

Join us for an insightful webinar that explores the key findings of the National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions’ 2024 Pulse of the Purchaser Survey. This session will provide valuable context and actionable insights for employers, healthcare providers, and policymakers. The webinar will examine the major trends identified in the survey, their impact on the future of employer-sponsored healthcare, and potential strategies to address the challenges highlighted. Attendees will gain a deeper understanding of the evolving healthcare landscape and the steps needed to navigate these changes effectively. ?? https://lnkd.in/eRq7AG5Q #healthcare #employers #pulseofthepurchaser #healthcarecosts #benefits #healthequity

#NatAllForum Session Highlight // Transforming Healthcare: Adapting to the Rapid Impact of Advanced Care Models and Therapies Having access to the continuum of healthcare services—from preventive and primary care to medical breakthroughs for rare diseases—can dramatically change and save lives. But contracting and funding models and mechanisms to meet diverse workforce needs are not always well understood or in the best interest of employers and employees. Identifying coverage options; engaging effectively with trustworthy vendors and subject matter experts; and managing costs while offering access to equitable, high-quality care across the continuum is possible! Learn more about the Forum agenda & register to attend: https://lnkd.in/eucTaWGE Christian Moreno Melina (Marie Elena) Kambitsi The Alliance Patrick Nelli Aligned Marketplace Ryan Faden National Bleeding Disorders Foundation