National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions

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#NatAllForum Session Highlight // 340B Exposed: The Hidden Financial Impact on Employers The 340B Drug Pricing Program is crucial for reducing drug costs for underserved populations by allowing certain healthcare providers to purchase drugs at discounted prices. However, many employers and purchasers are unaware of its impact on their healthcare costs. This lack of awareness can lead to misconceptions about the program's scope and benefits, hindering efforts to address the underlying issues related to drug pricing and access. Educating employers and purchasers about the 340B program's mechanics and its potential effects on overall healthcare expenses is essential. Greater understanding can foster more informed discussions and strategies to manage drug costs effectively and ensure that all stakeholders are working toward a fairer, more transparent healthcare system. Take a look at the entire Forum agenda & register: https://lnkd.in/eucTaWGE Bret Jackson Economic Alliance for Michigan Thomas Johnson Ge Bai #340B #healthcare #healthcaretransparency

The latest Pulse of the Purchaser survey from the National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions reveals that innovative approaches, such as value-based formularies and tiered provider networks, are helping some employers achieve lower-than-average healthcare costs despite annual increases in premiums. AEHC and its members are proud to be among the participating organizations in this important survey, furthering their commitment to transparency and effective healthcare purchasing. The survey gathered insights from 188 employers across various sectors, revealing that employers utilizing these value-based strategies are seeing significant savings compared to those who rely on traditional rebate-driven models. Additionally, nearly half of employers feel that rising healthcare costs impact their competitiveness, with a growing interest in policy reforms focused on price transparency and fair pricing. The findings also show a shift in benefits priorities, with increasing attention to women’s health, mental health, and equitable access, alongside strategies to manage the costs of high-expense drugs. Employers are progressively adopting accountable vendor metrics and targeted cost mitigation strategies to ensure sustainable, quality care. https://lnkd.in/gHdDdC6W... #employers #pulseofthepurchaser #healthcarecosts #benefits

For decades, the PBM industry has been plagued by misalignment, opacity, and consolidation. The situation has only worsened in recent years with the "gross to net bubble" larger than ever for many drugs. 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, but the session is only available to employers and purchasers, and National Alliance coalition members. Register here: https://lnkd.in/e6mKMvR2 Questions about registration? Please email National Alliance Director of Events and Education Karlene Lucas: klucas@nationalalliancehealth.org

➡️ 79% of Americans with employer insurance back provider price regulation and 89% support price transparency requirements ➡️ 61% of Americans with employer insurance are very concerned about prices #healthcare providers charge for services ➡️ 81% of Americans with employer insurance want their employers to speak up about rising provider prices More from this recent report from Public Agenda, with funding from Arnold Ventures...

#NatAllForum Session Highlight // Many Perspectives, One Truth: Revealing the Layers of Healthcare Pricing Hospital expenses are rapidly becoming one of the largest expenditures in the US economy. Smith's introductory comments will shed light on the pricing mechanisms of the hospital industry and initiate a dialogue for further discussion by our panel. This point-counterpoint discussion with employers, coalition leaders, and hospital executives, explores how we can work together to return to fair pricing and rational costs on behalf of America's working families. Register & view the full agenda here: https://lnkd.in/eucTaWGE #healthcare #healthcarepricing Shawn Gremminger Mark E. Miller, PhD Michael McDermott Laurel Pickering Molly Smith

"U.S. companies spend more than a trillion dollars annually on health care for their employees. To get this budget-busting figure under control, some companies are experimenting with cutting out insurers, and investing in primary care clinics at the office." Shawn Gremminger joined Tradeoffs to discuss how some National Alliance members are working with doctors and hospitals directly. #primarycare #healthcare #employeehealth

#NatAllForum Session Highlight // Unlocking Value: Building Trusted Tools to Assess High-value Care In this session, attendees will learn how to construct a comprehensive toolbox for assessing the value of health technologies, pharmaceutical drugs, and more. By utilizing trusted and unconflicted value assessments, purchasers can make informed decisions that optimize health investments. The session will cover essential tools and strategies to evaluate cost-effectiveness, clinical outcomes, and overall value, empowering purchasers to navigate the complex landscape with confidence. Join us to enhance your decision-making capabilities and ensure your organization’s health investments are both strategic and impactful. Register and view the full agenda here: https://lnkd.in/eucTaWGE #highvaluecare #healthcare Shawn Gremminger Sarah Emond Caroline Pearson John O'Brien Nilay Shah

As #healthcare spending continues to rise at unsustainable rates, purchasers are urgently seeking policy solutions to contain their costs without compromising care. Join us for a webinar that explores policy recommendations and reactions from three different states -Michigan, Nevada, and Florida- to constrain commercial healthcare prices. Drawing on interviews conducted by Catalyst for Payment Reform with stakeholders across the healthcare spectrum—including healthcare providers, purchasers, health plans, and industry experts—this webinar will provide insights into the local dynamics and regulatory frameworks shaping efforts to address high and rising healthcare prices. Each state’s healthcare market is unique, and tailored policy solutions are essential. Our esteemed panel of business coalition leaders from the states studied will share their reactions to the findings, the analysis of participants’ attitudes and CPR’s policy recommendations in each state. Register ➡️ https://lnkd.in/ebvZ-zd6 Andrea Caballero Karen van Caulil, Ph.D. Florida Alliance for Healthcare Value Shawn Gremminger Bret Jackson Economic Alliance for Michigan Chris Syverson Nevada Business Group on Health

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