National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions

Earlier this week, Shawn Gremminger shared his thoughts on 340B programs with Lauren Weber of The Washington Post -- relative to Dr. Oz's nomination to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and his role as a health benefits company co-founder. "Many health benefit companies leveraging the 340B system are operating in a way that is “clearly an abuse of this program,” said Shawn Gremminger, president and CEO of the advocacy group National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions, which works on behalf of employers who buy health insurance. Such companies act as intermediaries, turbocharging the number of 340B patients to benefit hospitals and companies, instead of following the original purpose of the law, Gremminger said. “At some point, federal policy leaders are going to catch up to it and say this isn’t allowed,” he said. “There is an enormous conflict of interest.”"

National Alliance President & CEO Shawn Gremminger will join an extensive list of #healthcare leaders at Washington Health Alliance's Forum on April 2 to discuss healthcare policy, value & more. Specifically, Shawn will speak on "Leveraging Policy to Drive Better Value for Employers." Virtual attendance is still open for the all-day event. Register now: https://lnkd.in/eSTETvGG #wahealth #healthcarevalue #costofcare #wacheckup #employebenefits #healthpolicy

The National Alliance is excited to congratulate The Alliance on 35 years of leadership in healthcare! ?? “The Alliance has long been a leader in the coalition movement working to improve health and health care on behalf of employers and is a valued member of the National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions,” Shawn Gremminger, National Alliance president and CEO. “We extend congratulations on 35 years and look forward to continuing to work together to create a marketplace that offers affordable, high-quality care for both employers and working families.”

We are in a new era of kidney care – but more needs to be done to realize its potential. That’s why we’re excited to announce a new report, “Healthy Workforces, Sustainable Futures: Why Employers Should Invest in Early Kidney Care,” in partnership with the National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions. The report examines the impact of CKD on the US workforce and identifies solutions that employers can implement to keep employees healthier, more productive, all while reducing health care costs. With over 11 million workers impacted by CKD, we need to act now to ensure they have access to the care and treatment they need to stop the progression of their disease. Working together, we can change the trajectory of CKD in the US. Read more: https://bit.ly/4c5pXb3 #KidneyHealth #WorkplaceWellnes

Last month, National Alliance President and CEO Shawn Gremminger testified at a hearing on PBMs organized by the House Energy and Commerce Committee's health subcommittee. He offered the employer perspective on the impact of high and rising drug costs and calling for federal policy changes including the strong provisions in the original Continuing Resolution introduced in December to fund the government. View the 15-minute highlights ?? ?? ??

The National Alliance Strategic Leadership Summit centers on our key priorities, aiming to drive meaningful market change for our members and stakeholders through greater healthcare transparency. We are committed to working collaboratively, aligning our strategies to shape a healthcare system that is both more efficient and equitable for all. No single entity, not even the largest employer, can transform the market alone. However, when unified in their expectations for market and policy change, these organizations hold powerful influence. This Summit will serve as a catalyst, providing an opportunity for our members and stakeholders to connect, amplify their collective influence, and leverage purchasing power to reshape the future of healthcare for America’s families and businesses. Registration is NOW OPEN: https://lnkd.in/eerE5NdM #healthcare #transparency #healthcarepolicy #quality

?? JOIN US TOMORROW ?? Another major employer is facing an?ERISA fiduciary lawsuit. This time, it's JPMorgan, marking the fourth employer accused of mismanaging health benefit plans in recent months.?With similar cases already targeting J&J, Wells Fargo, and others, 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? Register now: https://lnkd.in/giW9PVYr Shawn Gremminger Jamie Greenleaf AIF, CBFA, C(k)P Jonathan Levitt Fiduciary In A Box Frier Levitt

As pressure increases for employers and other healthcare purchasers to meet their fiduciary responsibilities and ensure their employee benefit plans comply with the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA), the?National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions?and?Florida Alliance for Healthcare Value?have developed a set of complimentary resources. The toolkit?includes a mental health parity compliance step-by-step guide to help purchasers understand their significant responsibilities related to the MHPAEA and the accountability required of their vendors (carriers, third-party administrators and/or managed behavioral health organizations) to comply. Download: https://lnkd.in/ecGiVZJC #mentalhealth #healthcare #behavioralhealth

"Large employers want hospitals to know they will not pay up if President Donald Trump and congressional Republicans follow through with their plan to deeply slash Medicaid funding." #healthcare #medicaid #fairhealthcosts

?? JOIN OUR WEBINAR THURSDAY ?? Another major employer is facing an?ERISA fiduciary lawsuit. This time, it's JPMorgan, marking the fourth employer accused of mismanaging health benefit plans in recent months.?With similar cases already targeting J&J, Wells Fargo, and others, 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? Register now: https://lnkd.in/giW9PVYr Shawn Gremminger Jamie Greenleaf AIF, CBFA, C(k)P Jonathan Levitt Fiduciary In A Box Frier Levitt