Resources Archive | National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/ Wed, 06 Aug 2025 15:05:19 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.2 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/wp-content/uploads/Favicon_NAH.png Resources Archive | National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/ 32 32 Health Policy in Transit: July Health Policy Updates https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/health-policy-in-transit-july-health-policy-updates/ Tue, 05 Aug 2025 21:00:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=20577 Download the full Health Policy in Transit document below to learn more.

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]]> Health Policy in Transit: From Capitol Hill to the Workplace: May Health Policy Updates https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/health-policy-in-transit-from-capitol-hill-to-the-workplace-may-health-policy-updates/ Fri, 23 May 2025 20:08:08 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=20116 It’s been a busy few weeks on Capitol Hill, with significant developments that could reshape the landscape for employer-sponsored health plans. From a sweeping prescription drug pricing executive order to […]

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]]> Why Employers Should Invest in Early Kidney Care? https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/why-employers-should-invest-in-early-kidney-care/ Mon, 05 May 2025 23:10:08 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=20077 Recent advancements in the screening, diagnosis, and treatment of chronic kidney disease (CKD) have created an unprecedented opportunity for employers to be a part of vital efforts to intervene earlier […]

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]]> Health Policy in Transit:  What President Trump’s Executive Order on Drug Pricing Means for Employers https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/health-policy-in-transit-what-president-trumps-executive-order-on-drug-pricing-means-for-employers/ Tue, 22 Apr 2025 22:16:23 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=19774 President Trump signed an executive order on April 15, 2025 aimed at lowering prescription drug prices and increasing PBM transparency, among other items. While a significant portion of the order […]

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]]> The Latest National Alliance Tools and Resources https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/latest-national-alliance-tools-and-resources/ Fri, 11 Apr 2025 21:03:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=14395 Action-oriented recommendations for coalitions, employers and other plan sponsors, and healthcare and benefits professionals.

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]]> Summary of National Alliance Resources https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/2025-national-alliance-resources-summary/ Fri, 11 Apr 2025 20:59:42 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=19583 A summary of the latest National Alliance resources.

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]]> Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) Resource Kit https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/chronic-kidney-disease-ckd-resource-kit/ Thu, 03 Apr 2025 21:29:29 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=19558 Recent advancements in the screening, diagnosis, and treatment of kidney disease have created an unprecedented opportunity for employers and other plan sponsors to intervene earlier to delay or prevent progression […]

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]]> Chronic Kidney Disease: Healthy Workforces, Sustainable Futures https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/benefits-support-lifesaving-kidney-care/ Thu, 03 Apr 2025 16:43:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=19545 Recent advancements in the screening, diagnosis, and treatment of kidney disease have created an unprecedented opportunity for employers and other plan sponsors to intervene earlier to delay or prevent progression […]

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]]> The 340B Premium: New Data Shows Program Inflates Prices for Working Families https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/the-340b-premium-new-data-shows-program-inflates-prices-for-working-families/ Mon, 31 Mar 2025 14:07:29 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=19513 A new analysis of commercial prices for high-volume procedures finds that hospital prices were 7% higher on average at large 340B hospitals compared with non-340B hospitals of similar size, equivalent […]

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]]> Healthy Workforces, Sustainable Futures: Why Employers Should Invest in Early Kidney Care https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/benefits-employers-investing-in-early-kidney-care/ Fri, 28 Mar 2025 19:34:44 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=19501 Recent advancements in the screening, diagnosis, and treatment of chronic kidney disease (CKD) have created an unprecedented opportunity for employers to be a part of vital efforts to intervene earlier to delay or prevent progression to kidney failure (also known as end-stage renal disease or ESRD).

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]]> Another Healthcare Fiduciary Lawsuit — Are You Next? https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/another-healthcare-fiduciary-lawsuit-are-you-next/ Thu, 27 Mar 2025 20:00:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=19509 Another major employer is facing an ERISA fiduciary lawsuit—this time, it’s JPMorgan, marking the 4th employer accused of mismanaging health benefit plans. With similar cases already targeting J&J, Wells Fargo, […]

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]]> Engaging Employers to Action: PBM Resources for Realignment and Success Share https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/engaging-employers-to-action-pbm-resources-for-realignment-and-success-share/ Thu, 13 Mar 2025 18:09:37 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=19421 Employers face ongoing challenges in aligning with their pharmacy benefit management (PBM) service providers. This session offers a deep dive into the resources available to help employers navigate these complexities […]

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]]> Mental Health Parity Compliance for Employers/Healthcare Purchasers https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/mental-health-parity-compliance-for-employers/ Wed, 12 Mar 2025 22:58:39 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=19399 Employers/healthcare purchasers have a fiduciary responsibility to participants in their employee benefits plans to require their vendor partners to comply with the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA), […]

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]]> PBM Misalignment Initiative: Final Report https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/pbm-misalignment-initiative-final-report/ Mon, 24 Feb 2025 19:25:28 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=19286 The National Alliance PBM Misalignment Initiative investigates and addresses misalignment between employers and their pharmacy benefit management (PBM) service providers.  Building on the 2023 PBM Playbook and other related resources, this final report […]

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]]> Case 1:24-cv-03188-RC JOHNSON & JOHNSON HEALTH CARE SYSTEMS INC. v. BECERRA et al Motion for Leave to File https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/case-124-cv-03188-rc-johnson-johnson-health-care-systems-inc-v-becerra-et-al-motion-for-leave-to-file/ Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:45:08 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=19249 The post Case 1:24-cv-03188-RC JOHNSON & JOHNSON HEALTH CARE SYSTEMS INC. v. BECERRA et al Motion for Leave to File appeared first on National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions.

]]> 2025 Federal Legislative Priorities https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/2025-federal-legislative-priorities/ Sat, 08 Feb 2025 04:19:18 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=19230 The post 2025 Federal Legislative Priorities appeared first on National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions.

]]> PBM Hub: Virtual Session Wrap-Up https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/pbm-hub-virtual-session-wrap-up/ Thu, 30 Jan 2025 18:00:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=19206 The post PBM Hub: Virtual Session Wrap-Up appeared first on National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions.

]]> Health Policy in Transit:  End-of-Year Funding Bill and Next Steps in January  https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/health-policy-in-transit-end-of-year-funding-bill-and-next-steps-in-january/ Mon, 23 Dec 2024 23:52:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=18103 On December 21, Congress passed a Continuing Resolution (CR) and sent it to President Biden for his signature, averting a looming federal government shutdown. This legislation extends federal government funding […]

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]]> 340B Bills are Bad for Michigan https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/340b-bills-are-bad-for-michigan/ Fri, 06 Dec 2024 19:59:30 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=17971 In the following post, Bret Jackson, CEO of the Michigan Health Purchasers Coalition, explains how 340B is driving up costs for his members and working families across the state – […]

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]]> State of Healthcare – Attitudes and Approaches for State Policy Intervention to Address High Prices https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/state-of-healthcare-attitudes-and-approaches-for-state-policy-intervention-to-address-high-prices/ Mon, 02 Dec 2024 19:00:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=17890 As healthcare spending continues to rise at unsustainable rates, purchasers are urgently seeking policy solutions to contain their costs without compromising care. Join us on October 2, from 2-3pm EDT, […]

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]]> Getting to Hospital Fair Price https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/getting-to-hospital-fair-price-video/ Wed, 27 Nov 2024 20:40:06 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=17877 In this video, we explore how new data transparency highlights the crucial role hospital prices play in escalating healthcare spending, and why policy change, not reliance on health systems and […]

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]]> National Alliance Hill Visits 2024 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/national-alliance-hill-visits-2024/ Thu, 21 Nov 2024 15:00:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=19363 The following one-page resources on 340B, PBM reform, combating high and rising hospital prices, were presented during the National Alliance Hill visits in November 2024.

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]]> Enhancing Employer Mental Health Approaches https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/mental-health-resources-meeting-diverse-employee-needs/ Tue, 19 Nov 2024 21:09:32 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=17840 Addressing today’s mental health challenges with a meaningful, proactive approach that meets the needs of racially, ethnically, culturally diverse employees is possible. This report features a transformative mental health initiative, […]

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]]> Case Studies: Coalitions and Employers are Disrupting the PBM Misalignment Status Quo https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/pbm-misalignment-case-studies/ Mon, 18 Nov 2024 19:23:40 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=17808 The National Alliance is continuously exploring how misalignment between employer needs and PBM service provider value propositions have affected employers and other and plan sponsors. There is growing risk for […]

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]]> Rethinking How Employers Address High-Cost Claims https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/managing-high-cost-claims-2/ Sat, 16 Nov 2024 00:17:14 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=17804 High-cost claims have emerged as one of the most significant financial threats to employer-sponsored healthcare. This resource and the National Alliance High-Cost Claims Initiative assists employers/plan sponsors in managing the […]

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]]> Pharmacy Benefit Management Misalignment: Vendor Engagement Template https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/pbm-vendor-engagement-template/ Fri, 15 Nov 2024 18:52:34 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=17771 As the pharmacy benefit management industry undergoes the most significant transformation in decades, employers are at the forefront of driving change. This vendor engagement template equips them with information to […]

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]]> National Alliance 2025-2027 Strategic Framework https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/2025-2027-strategic-framework/ Fri, 15 Nov 2024 14:00:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=17713 Beginning in 2025, the National Alliance will focus on achieving its updated mission and vision through five strategic priorities. These priorities include foundational strategies, enabling strategies, and implementing strategies to […]

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]]> Understanding Cell and Gene Therapy and Its Impact on the Workforce Share https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/understanding-cell-and-gene-therapy-and-its-impact-on-the-workforce-share/ Tue, 12 Nov 2024 17:00:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=17737 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 […]

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]]> Pulse of the Purchaser 2024 Survey Results https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/pulse-of-the-purchaser-2024-survey-results/ Fri, 25 Oct 2024 21:38:56 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=17548 The Pulse of the Purchaser study gauges concerns and approaches of employers to address the workforce environment; whole person health, equity, women’s health, mental health and obesity management; fiduciary perspectives; pharmaceutical […]

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]]> Improving Population Health: Why Linking Benefit Design with Health and Safety Matters https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/improving-population-health-why-linking-benefit-design-with-health-and-safety-matters/ Tue, 15 Oct 2024 16:00:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=17507 The human factor in the workplace is much more than just keeping people safe and preventing illness and injury. Momentum must continuously build toward recognizing and supporting the whole person […]

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]]> Understanding Cell and Gene Therapy and its Impact on the Workforce https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/understanding-cell-and-gene-therapy-and-its-impact-on-the-workforce/ Mon, 30 Sep 2024 21:21:52 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=17392 This two-part Action Brief series (see links, below) covers the basics of the fast-growing field of life-changing, life-saving — and costly — cell and gene therapies (CGTs). Learn to navigate […]

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]]> What does Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Mean for Employers? https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/what-does-medicare-drug-price-negotiation-mean-for-employers/ Tue, 24 Sep 2024 16:00:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=17356 Medicare drug price negotiation refers to the ability of the Medicare program to negotiate directly with pharmaceutical companies to lower the prices of prescription drugs. This policy, which has been […]

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]]> Hospital Fair Price in Action: People Matter https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/hospital-fair-price-in-action-people-matter/ Fri, 06 Sep 2024 19:59:51 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=17276 Achieving Hospital Fair Price is mission-critical for America’s families and businesses. Over the past 20 years, the prices of hospital services have grown faster than any other sector of the […]

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]]> Hypertension Control: A Vital Business Investment https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/hypertension-control-a-vital-business-investment/ Fri, 06 Sep 2024 19:48:16 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=17269 High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is the most common health condition confronting 48% of US adults. Even though the US workforce is younger on average than the overall […]

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]]> Supporting Women’s Health in the Workplace: Helping Women with Breast Cancer Choose Between Surgical Treatment Options https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/supporting-womens-health-in-the-workplace-helping-women-with-breast-cancer-choose-between-surgical-treatment-options/ Fri, 06 Sep 2024 17:04:52 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=17244 As women with early-stage breast cancer choose between treatment options, pictorial conversation aids improve shared decision-making and other patient-reported outcomes.

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]]> Employer Mental Health Strategies: An Essential Investment https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/employer-mental-health-strategies-an-essential-investment/ Tue, 27 Aug 2024 15:19:38 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=17182 Today, more employers report investing in employee mental health, demonstrating financial returns when a thoughtful, effective mental health strategy closes access gaps and improves outcomes for employees.

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]]> Employers Beware: Alternative Funding Programs Require Careful Review to Avoid Negative Consequences https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/employers-beware-alternative-funding-programs-require-careful-review-to-avoid-negative-consequences/ Tue, 27 Aug 2024 15:15:17 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=17170 As healthcare costs increase, employers and other plan sponsors continue to explore strategies to better manage pharmaceutical costs. Given that prescription drug spending accounts for 18% of all healthcare spending, […]

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]]> Time to Act: Understanding PBM Practices Enables Employers to Ignite Change https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/time-to-act-understanding-pbm-practices-enables-employers-to-ignite-change/ Tue, 27 Aug 2024 15:13:16 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=17168 For decades the PBM industry has been plagued by misalignment, opacity, and consolidation. Rather than improving drug value and creating an efficient marketplace, the industry has fueled a flawed model […]

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]]> Employer Case Study: A Focus on Prevention, Vaccines, and Misinformation https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/employer-case-study-a-focus-on-prevention-vaccines-and-misinformation/ Tue, 20 Aug 2024 18:00:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=17216 This webinar enables employers to get ahead of respiratory virus season with two employer case studies that highlight proactive measures proven to be successful in promoting prevention strategies, activating vaccination […]

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]]> Employer Case Study: A Focus on Prevention, Vaccines, and Misinformation https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/employer-case-study-a-focus-on-prevention-vaccines-and-misinformation-2/ Tue, 20 Aug 2024 18:00:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=17339 Explore two employer case studies highlighting proactive measures in promoting prevention strategies, vaccination initiatives, and combatting misinformation within the workplace.

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]]> Fiduciary Check-in Webinar https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/fiduciary-check-in-webinar/ Thu, 18 Jul 2024 17:00:12 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=16804 Uncovering Employer Contract Blind Spots: How Transparency can Mitigate Fiduciary Risk The fact that purchasers cannot see the contracts between providers and health plans poses a fiduciary risk. We will address […]

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]]> Women’s Health in the Workplace: How UI Affects Wellbeing Share https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/womens-health-in-the-workplace-how-ui-affects-wellbeing-share/ Tue, 16 Jul 2024 17:42:10 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=16797 One in four women over age 18 are living with some form of urinary incontinence (UI). Of the 25 million adults in America living with some form of UI, 75%-80% […]

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]]> US Business Action to End HIV and Advance Health Equity Share https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/us-business-action-to-end-hiv-and-advance-health-equity-share/ Thu, 27 Jun 2024 13:21:41 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=16758 The private sector is bringing new expertise and momentum to an effort once thought impossible—the end of the HIV epidemic in the U.S. Employers and other plan sponsors working together […]

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]]> Employer Case Study: Designing Benefits that Support Women’s Health https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/employer-case-study-designing-benefits-that-support-womens-health/ Thu, 20 Jun 2024 17:24:37 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=16755 Lumen Technologies fosters a diverse and inclusive culture through its employee resource groups (ERGs), such as Women Empowered. Participants have opportunities to network, mentor, and take advantage of professional development […]

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]]> Value of Membership https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/value-of-national-alliance-membership/ Tue, 04 Jun 2024 15:54:01 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=16592 This document offers an overview of how the National Alliance is igniting a purchaser revolution through the growing coalition movement. For over 30 years, the National Alliance has united business […]

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]]> Gremminger Hearing Record Statement for 340B Drug Pricing Program https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/gremminger-hearing-record-statement-for-340b-drug-pricing-program/ Tue, 04 Jun 2024 14:37:02 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=16607 On Tuesday, June 4, the House Energy and Commerce Oversight and Investigations subcommittee hosted a hearing to discuss the 340B Drug Pricing Program.  National Alliance President and CEO Shawn Gremminger submitted a […]

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]]> U.S. Business Action to End HIV and Advance Health Equity https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/end-hiv-in-america/ Thu, 30 May 2024 20:23:14 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=16575 The private sector is bringing new expertise and momentum to an effort once thought impossible—the end of the HIV epidemic in the U.S. It’s going to take leaders across business […]

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]]> Fulfilling the Promise of Mental Health Parity: How Employers can Help Drive Improvements https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/fulfilling-the-promise-of-mental-health-parity-how-employers-can-help-drive-improvements/ Tue, 21 May 2024 19:16:56 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=16537 Removing disparities between physical and mental health benefits requires continuous multi-stakeholder collaboration to drive actions and accountability to close gaps in care. Learn how employers and other healthcare purchasers can […]

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]]> Fiduciary Check-in Webinar: Sharing Employer Experience on CAA Attestations: Is there a Sea Change Coming? https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/fiduciary-check-in-webinar-sharing-employer-experience-on-caa-attestations-is-there-a-sea-change-coming/ Mon, 20 May 2024 22:03:30 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=16529 There is growing concern among employers that they could face litigation if they are not exercising their fiduciary responsibilities as required by complex attestation requirements that took effect on January […]

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]]> How Patient- and Family-Centered Hospital Communications Reduce Medical Errors https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/how-patient-and-family-centered-hospital-communications-reduce-medical-errors/ Mon, 20 May 2024 18:40:38 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=16532 Even with significant efforts to improve care, medical errors in hospitals that harm patients still occur at alarming rates, causing substantial avoidable financial and human costs. Improving patient- and family-centered […]

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]]> Reducing Medical Errors in the Hospital: https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/reducing-hospital-errors-through-family-communications/ Fri, 17 May 2024 16:49:57 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=16517 Even with significant efforts to improve care, medical errors in hospitals that harm patients still occur at alarming rates and substantial avoidable financial and human costs. Including patients and families […]

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]]> Employer Insights to Consolidated Appropriations Act Attestation https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/employer-insights-to-consolidated-appropriations-act-attestation/ Wed, 15 May 2024 20:34:53 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=16493 CAA Survey Results Overview, Spring 2024 The Consolidated Appropriations Act (CAA) Attestation Survey, a national poll of employers, was conducted March‐April 2024. The survey gauged concerns and views of employers […]

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]]> About the National Alliance: Employer Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions Driving Health, Equity and Value on Behalf of America’s Families https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/national-alliance-of-healthcare-purchaser-coalitions-fact-sheet/ Sun, 28 Apr 2024 19:34:21 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=16320 For over 30 years, the National Alliance has united business coalitions and their employer/purchaser members to achieve high-quality care that improves patient experience, health equity, and outcomes at lower costs. […]

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]]> ERISA Preemption: https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/erisa-preemption/ Fri, 19 Apr 2024 15:49:41 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=16202 Navigating the Federal-State Legal Maze Beginning with a unanimous Supreme Court decision in Rutledge v. PCMA (2020), which allowed the State of Arkansas to regulate pharmacy benefit managers’ payments to pharmacies for […]

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]]> Russell DuBose Capitol Hill Testimony https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/path-to-lower-cost-higher-quality-healthcare/ Mon, 15 Apr 2024 22:29:53 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=16173 On Tuesday, April 16, at 10:15 a.m. (ET), the Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions, chaired by Rep. Bob Good (R-VA), held a hearing titled: “ERISA’s 50th Anniversary: the Path to […]

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]]> Addressing Obesity through Holistic Design for Affordability and Sustainability https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/addressing-obesity-through-holistic-design-for-affordability-and-sustainability/ Tue, 27 Feb 2024 12:00:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=15444 National Obesity Advisory Council Position Statement & Recommendations for Employers.

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]]> Fiduciary Check-in Webinar: What the J&J Lawsuit Signals About Fiduciary Duties https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/fiduciary-check-in-webinar-what-the-jj-lawsuit-signals-about-fiduciary-duties/ Thu, 22 Feb 2024 21:16:08 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=15178 The recent lawsuit from an employee suing Johnson & Johnson for allegedly mismanaging drug benefits could signal future litigation companies may face, particularly those relying on pharmacy industry “middlemen” to negotiate pricing […]

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]]> Beyond the Pulse – Pulse of the Purchaser Webinar Series https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/beyond-the-pulse-pulse-of-the-purchaser-webinar-series/ Thu, 22 Feb 2024 21:06:25 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=15164 Embark on a journey into the core of your organization as we unveil the intricacies of workforce dynamics. This unique session will not only discuss the current elements shaping your […]

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]]> Artemis by Nomi Health Turns Data into Actionable Insights https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/artemis-by-nomi-health-turns-data-into-actionable-insights/ Fri, 05 Jan 2024 16:46:52 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=15040 Managing benefit costs, measuring ROI, and quickly identifying opportunities and needs for change to ensure workforce health and wellbeing is job one for benefits and HR professionals. The benefits analytics […]

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]]> Lower Costs, More Transparency Act https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/lower-costs-more-transparency-act/ Tue, 19 Dec 2023 19:54:25 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=14996 On December 11, the US House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed the Lower Costs, More Transparency Act (HR 5378) with a bipartisan vote of 320-71. The Act aims to address the […]

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]]> Employer Strategies in Health Equity: Building and Sustaining a Culture of Inclusion https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/employer-strategies-in-health-equity-building-and-sustaining-a-culture-of-inclusion/ Tue, 19 Dec 2023 17:57:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=15052 In this capstone to our 2023 Health Equity Town Hall series, participants will highlight some of the key insights of this year’s learnings and discuss the final pillar: Building and […]

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]]> Pulse of the Purchaser 2023 Survey Results https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/pulse-of-the-purchaser/ Wed, 13 Dec 2023 14:55:17 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=14686 The Pulse of the Purchaser study gauges concerns and approaches of employers to address the workforce environment; whole person health, equity, women’s health, mental health and obesity management; fiduciary perspectives; pharmaceutical […]

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]]> National Alliance Hill Visits 2023 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/hill-visits-on-key-topics/ Tue, 12 Dec 2023 13:51:33 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=14897 The following one-page resources on PBM reform, ERISA preemption, combating high and rising hospital prices, improving HSA flexibility, and integrating mental health into primary care, were presented during the National […]

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]]> finHealth: Safeguarding Healthcare Dollars by Simplifying and Controlling Costs https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/finhealth-safeguarding-healthcare-dollars-by-simplifying-and-controlling-costs/ Tue, 05 Dec 2023 19:27:31 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=14636 Knowledge is power when it comes to safeguarding precious healthcare dollars and fostering employee wellness and education. finHealth delivers powerful data analytics to simplify and control healthcare costs. Its proprietary […]

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]]> Fiduciary Check-in Webinar CAA Employer Attestation Requirements https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/fiduciary-check-in-webinar-caa-employer-attestation-requirements-share/ Thu, 16 Nov 2023 17:01:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=14640 This fiduciary check-in webinar features a discussion on employer compliance with the No Gag Clause and attestation requirements of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 (CAA), which apply to both […]

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]]> Evaluating People-Centered Design Practices https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/evaluating-people-centered-design-practices/ Fri, 10 Nov 2023 22:26:50 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=14572 Employers and other purchasers are seeking to improve the health and wellbeing of employees by learning what matters to them. This People-Centered Design Vendor Engagement Template (VET) is derivative of […]

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]]> Letter to Senate Leadership: Supporting PBM Reform from Employers and Other Stakeholders https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/letter-to-senate-leadership-supporting-pbm-reform-from-employers-and-other-stakeholders/ Wed, 08 Nov 2023 20:09:10 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=14562 This letter to Majority Leader Schumer and Republican Leader McConnell asks them to support the healthcare provided to 179 million Americans through private employers by enacting strong pharmacy benefit manager […]

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]]> Going Deep on Mental Health Parity Webinar Share https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/going-deep-on-mental-health-parity-webinar-share/ Wed, 01 Nov 2023 20:44:32 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=14506 Since the pandemic, mental health has never been more front and center for employer health, healthcare, and benefits strategies.  This webinar focuses on proposed rules and additional guidance on compliance […]

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]]> Tackling Chronic Pain by Meeting People Where They Are https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/tackling-chronic-pain-by-meeting-people-where-they-are/ Wed, 11 Oct 2023 21:47:34 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=14391 Although 80% of business leaders surveyed recognized that chronic pain was a concern for your organizations, the same number (80%) did not know how to deal with employees in pain. […]

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]]> Accelerating Health Equity Across the Supply Chain Share https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/accelerating-health-equity-across-the-supply-chain-share/ Tue, 10 Oct 2023 01:39:57 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=14377 Taking action to improve health equity for employees and their families, this town hall will focus on ways employers can work with supply chain partners to integrate health equity and […]

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]]> Town Hall Highlights: “Accelerating Health Equity Using Workplace Policies and Benefits” https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/health-equity-town-hall/ Thu, 21 Sep 2023 17:53:45 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=14384 The discussion covered how to address roadblocks to health equity by gathering data that uncovers specific gaps; making benefits available and more equitable regardless of income or job function; work […]

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]]> Setting the Record Straight: The Urgency of Achieving Hospital Fair Price https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/the-urgency-of-achieving-hospital-fair-price/ Tue, 19 Sep 2023 14:10:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=14242 New data transparency reinforces what we have long known: Hospital prices are out of control and we can’t rely on health systems and health plans to course correct. This resource […]

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]]> Protecting Employee Health in the Workplace https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/immunizations-protect-american-families-and-businesses/ Fri, 15 Sep 2023 14:37:49 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=14248 This 2-page resource helps clear up confusion about respiratory virus prevention recommendations to help protect American families and businesses from another disruptive surge.

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]]> apree health is Transforming Lives Through Comprehensive, Coordinated, Continuous Care https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/apree-health-is-transforming-lives-through-comprehensive-coordinated-continuous-care/ Tue, 12 Sep 2023 20:40:40 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=14239 apree health is building the first integrated health network that combines data-driven personalization, a coordinated care model, and aligned incentives to unlock value and make life better for people. By […]

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]]> Alea Diagnostics: The category leader in infant and early child development monitoring https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/alea-diagnostics-the-category-leader-in-infant-and-early-child-development-monitoring/ Tue, 12 Sep 2023 20:37:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=14236 Lorestry by Alea Diagnostics is the creator of infant mental health and early child development monitoring and has been recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and the CDC. […]

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]]> Prescription Digital Therapeutics (PDTs) https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/pdt-playbook-for-employers/ Fri, 08 Sep 2023 21:50:11 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=14216 This PDT playbook for employers offers an overview of the digital health space, recommendations for evaluating and implementing a PDT strategy, and insight into the employer role in promoting PDTs.

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]]> New Directions to Better Manage High-Cost Claims https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/managing-high-cost-claims/ Thu, 07 Sep 2023 23:26:01 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=14209 High-cost claims have become the single fastest-growing healthcare cost for employers in the last decade; a significant threat to employer-sponsored healthcare benefits. This Action Brief includes steps employers and other […]

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]]> Mental Health Parity Regulations Update https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/mental-health-parity-regulations-update/ Tue, 29 Aug 2023 21:35:40 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=14050 This Health Policy in Transit addresses the July 25, 2023, proposed rules and additional guidance on compliance with the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act set forth by the […]

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]]> Rethinking Employer Prevention Strategies to Improve Quality, Safety & Wellbeing Share https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/rethinking-employer-prevention-strategies-to-improve-quality-safety-wellbeing-share/ Thu, 24 Aug 2023 16:39:22 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=14036 The webinar includes a moderated discussion on the impact the pandemic has had on employer prevention strategies and highlight key results from the recent National Alliance employer prevention survey. And […]

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]]> Reaching Fiduciary and Employee Satisfaction Goals https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/reaching-fiduciary-and-employee-satisfaction-goals/ Thu, 17 Aug 2023 18:39:02 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=14029 The post Reaching Fiduciary and Employee Satisfaction Goals appeared first on National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions.

]]> Behavioral Health Vendor Engagement Template https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/behavioral-health-vendor-engagement-template/ Mon, 14 Aug 2023 23:05:38 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=14014 This Vendor Engagement Template (VET) supplements questions that may be included in ongoing mental health vendor management discussions. The goal is to help employers and other plan sponsors address issues […]

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]]> Visana is Elevating the Standard for Women’s Health https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/visana-is-elevating-the-standard-for-womens-health/ Mon, 31 Jul 2023 16:08:59 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=13961 Reporting a 4:1 ROI and highly satisfied patients, Visana’s virtual women’s health clinic offers full-service clinical care, personalized care plans, and ongoing support for the widest range of women’s health […]

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]]> Raising the Bar for High-Quality Mental Health 7.13.2023 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/raising-the-bar-for-high-quality-mental-health-7-13-2023/ Fri, 28 Jul 2023 12:47:01 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=13955 The post Raising the Bar for High-Quality Mental Health 7.13.2023 appeared first on National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions.

]]> Homethrive Delivers Integrated High-Tech, High-Touch Services for Caregivers https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/homethrive-delivers-integrated-high-tech-high-touch-services-for-caregivers/ Wed, 26 Jul 2023 19:26:20 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=13951 Organizations are seeking creative employee benefits that can attract top talent, decrease turnover, foster diversity, and improve employee wellbeing. With the reality of balancing working and caregiving affecting more than […]

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]]> AMPS Powers Fair-for-All, Transparent Pricing https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/amps-powers-fair-for-all-transparent-pricing/ Tue, 18 Jul 2023 19:25:16 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=13944 Advanced Medical Pricing Solutions (AMPS) is on a mission to make healthcare dollars go further. The company supports self-insured employers, brokers, TPAs, health systems, health plans, and reinsurers in providing […]

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]]> Vivio: Working to Eliminate Side Effects for Specialty Drugs – and Deliver Savings https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/vivio-working-to-eliminate-side-effects-for-specialty-drugs-and-deliver-savings/ Tue, 18 Jul 2023 19:05:15 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=13941 Vivio’s formula to take better care of employees and their families relies on algorithms using real-world drug and individual patient data to make the right drugs available to the right […]

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]]> Vitality’s Leading Total Wellbeing Engagement Platform Supports and Improves Employee Health https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/vitalitys-leading-total-wellbeing-engagement-platform-supports-and-improves-employee-health/ Tue, 18 Jul 2023 19:03:30 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=13938 Born out of a health plan, Vitality was built to engage members at the intersection of wellbeing and care. Time-tested and trusted by the largest insurers in the world – […]

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]]> Sesh Provides Accessible, Affordable, Empathetic Virtual Group Mental Health Support https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/sesh-provides-accessible-affordable-empathetic-virtual-group-mental-health-support/ Tue, 18 Jul 2023 19:01:19 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=13935 Sesh is revolutionizing and destigmatizing virtual mental health support by enabling connection and healing through community. Helping individuals find support in a virtual community setting— backed and led by board-certified […]

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]]> Hello Heart: Unparalleled Clinical and Financial Outcomes https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/hello-heart-unparalleled-clinical-and-financial-outcomes/ Tue, 18 Jul 2023 18:58:51 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=13932 The post Hello Heart: Unparalleled Clinical and Financial Outcomes appeared first on National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions.

]]> Fidelity Helps Employees Make Sense of Their Healthcare Needs https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/fidelity-helps-employees-make-sense-of-their-healthcare-needs/ Tue, 18 Jul 2023 18:56:10 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=13928 In a complicated industry, employees need help navigating their options and managing their unique health care needs. With over 20% of employees missing out on the care they need, Fidelity […]

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]]> Raising the Bar for High-Quality Mental Health https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/raising-the-bar-for-high-quality-mental-health/ Thu, 13 Jul 2023 15:37:24 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=13890 In a 2022 study by Gallup, nearly one-fifth of US workers (19%) rated their mental health as fair or poor; those workers reported about four times more unplanned absences due […]

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]]> Famlee Cuts Fertility Costs with Innovative Step-Therapy At-Home Treatment https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/famlee-lessens-stress-and-costs-through-step-therapy-treatment/ Wed, 12 Jul 2023 14:38:02 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=13886 For the one-in-six couples navigating the complex path of fertility challenges, Famlee offers a beacon of hope. Famlee is pioneer in the fertility space with a step-therapy fertility clinical treatment […]

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]]> New Approaches to Addressing Major Depressive Disorder in the Workplace https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/mental-health-in-the-workplace/ Mon, 10 Jul 2023 22:47:49 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=13881 Clinical depression has become one of America’s most costly illnesses, comparable to heart disease. The action steps found in this Action Brief include strategies employers can use to support the […]

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]]> Addressing Pharmacy Benefit Management Misalignment https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/addressing-pharmacy-benefit-management-misalignment/ Mon, 26 Jun 2023 14:55:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=13814 High prescription drug costs continue to bankrupt families, put financial strain on businesses, and drag down the US economy and pharmacy benefit management plays a significant behind-the-scenes role. To arm […]

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]]> Employer Guidebook on Mental Health & Major Depressive Disorder https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/employer-guidebook-on-mental-health-major-depressive-disorder/ Thu, 15 Jun 2023 21:22:47 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=13728 The post Employer Guidebook on Mental Health & Major Depressive Disorder appeared first on National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions.

]]> Galileo Reimagines the Relationship Between Patients and Doctors through Accessible Digital Solutions https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/galileo-reimagines-the-relationship-between-patients-and-doctors-through-accessible-digital-solutions/ Tue, 13 Jun 2023 18:15:25 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=13712 With an understanding that the traditional primary care model is inconvenient, expensive and ineffective, Galileo reimagines the relationship between patients and doctors, bringing together an exceptional clinical team and next-generation […]

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]]> Guardant Transforms Detection for Early-Stage Colo-rectal Cancer https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/guardant-transforms-detection-for-early-stage-colo-rectal-cancer/ Tue, 13 Jun 2023 18:12:30 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=13708 Despite multiple screening modalities for colorectal cancer (CRC), screening rates remain stubbornly low, leaving many cancers undetected until cancer is advanced and, therefore, less successful, and far more costly. The […]

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]]> Renalogic Helps Over 98% of At-risk and Chronic Kidney Disease Patients Avoid Costly Dialysis https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/renalogic-helps-over-98-of-at-risk-and-chronic-kidney-disease-patients-avoid-costly-dialysis/ Tue, 13 Jun 2023 18:03:13 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=13705 Chronic kidney disease (CKD), an expensive and largely avoidable condition, affects about one in seven US adults. Diabetes, high blood pressure, and heart disease can mask kidney disease, often leaving […]

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]]> Lark Proactively Extends the Reach of Care for Patients through Personalized Coaching https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/lark-proactively-extends-the-reach-of-care-for-patients-through-personalized-coaching/ Tue, 13 Jun 2023 17:48:02 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=13702 Through Lark, employees and their health priorities are supported 24/7, no matter where they live, across an ever-expanding preventive and chronic condition management platform. Helping people understand how their behavior […]

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]]> Hospital Price Transparency Playbook https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/hospital-price-transparency-playbook/ Wed, 07 Jun 2023 21:12:01 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=13481 The National Alliance created a playbook for employers/purchasers and regional business coalitions, “Beyond Hospital Transparency: Getting to Fair Price.”

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]]> Rethinking How We Mitigate High-Cost Claims https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/rethinking-how-we-mitigate-high-cost-claims/ Fri, 02 Jun 2023 17:00:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=9337 Few, if any, employers have the size, resources or focus to address rapidly escalating high-cost claims. Since 2016, the number of health plan members with claims $3M+ has doubled, heightening […]

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]]> Employer Town Hall: Accelerating Health Equity Using Workplace Policies & Benefits  https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/employer-town-hall-accelerating-health-equity-using-workplace-policies-benefits/ Thu, 25 May 2023 20:00:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=12743 Join this thought-provoking employer townhall discussion featuring health equity thought leaders from employers, coalitions, and strategic partner organizations. They will focus on how to identify and implement workplace policies and benefits […]

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]]> Federal Litigation on ACA’s Requirement to Cover Preventive Services – May 2023 Update  https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/federal-litigation-on-acas-requirement-to-cover-preventive-services-may-2023-update/ Tue, 23 May 2023 20:03:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=12747 This Health Policy in Action is an addendum to the April 11, 2023, issue.

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]]> Employer Prevention Strategies with the end of the Public Health Emergency  https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/employer-prevention-strategies-with-the-end-of-the-public-health-emergency/ Tue, 16 May 2023 20:06:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=12753 In late January 2023, President Biden announced his intention that the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE) will end on May 11, 2023. The termination of the PHE has many implications across […]

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]]> Rethinking How Employers Address High-Cost Claims  https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/rethinking-how-employers-address-high-cost-claims/ Wed, 10 May 2023 15:50:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=12215 High-cost claims have become the single fastest- growing healthcare cost for employers in the last decade and were identified as one of the “most significant threats to employer-sponsored healthcare” in […]

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]]> End of COVID-19 Public Health Emergency https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/end-of-covid-19-public-health-emergency/ Wed, 05 Apr 2023 20:16:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=8827 In late January 2023, President Biden announced his intention for the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE) to end on May 11, 2023. The termination of the PHE has many implications […]

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]]> Immune Fitness & Vaccination: Overcoming Misinformation and Trust Issues https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/immune-fitness-vaccination-overcoming-misinformation-and-trust-issues/ Tue, 28 Mar 2023 19:25:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=8789 Employers are in a unique position to increase trust in the science of vaccines and improve vaccination rates as part of their efforts to promote health and wellbeing among employees […]

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]]> Employer Town Hall: The Interplay Between Mental Health & the Spectrum of Addiction https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/employer-town-hall-the-interplay-between-mental-health-the-spectrum-of-addiction/ Tue, 28 Mar 2023 17:17:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=8785 Investing in employees and their families by easing access to care for mental health and substance use challenges will help all working adults, the organizations that employ them, and the […]

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]]> Employer Playbook on Biosimilars https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/employer-playbook-on-biosimilars/ Thu, 02 Mar 2023 21:14:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=8823 Employer and other healthcare purchasers grapple with how best to integrate biologics into health and pharmacy benefit plans. The National Alliance has developed this playbook to provide clear information to […]

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]]> Recognizing Implicit Bias and Using Data to Overcome It https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/recognizing-implicit-bias-and-using-data-to-overcome-it/ Thu, 23 Feb 2023 18:16:43 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=8781 No one is immune from implicit (or unconscious) bias that affects the way they and others live and work. Identifying how biases negatively affect workers, their health, and the bottom […]

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]]> Proposed PBM Legislation Falls Short https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/proposed-pbm-legislation-falls-short/ Wed, 15 Feb 2023 21:08:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=8819 The Pharmacy Benefit Manager Transparency Act (S. 127) introduced in the Senate on January 26, 2023 raises significant concerns. This legislation was drafted without the input of the plan sponsor […]

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]]> In Pursuit of Whole Person Health: Sample RFI Questions to Ensure Vendors and Partners Support a Whole Person Health Strategy https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/in-pursuit-of-whole-person-health-sample-rfi-questions-to-ensure-vendors-and-partners-support-a-whole-person-health-strategy/ Wed, 25 Jan 2023 21:05:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=8815 Employers typically work with a variety of partners to execute their health care strategy. This guide provides suggestions on how to evaluate solution providers, health plans, PBMs, vendors, and other […]

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]]> Achieving Value through Health: Latest Evidence on Pharmacogenomics https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/achieving-value-through-health-latest-evidence-on-pharmacogenomics/ Wed, 25 Jan 2023 18:13:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=8777 Pharmacogenomics (PGx) is a core element of precision medicine, reducing the likelihood of adverse drug reactions and optimizing therapeutic efficacy. We will review and discuss the latest evidence on improving outcomes and […]

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]]> Fiduciary Check-in: A Case Study in Fiduciary Activation https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/fiduciary-check-in-a-case-study-in-fiduciary-activation/ Tue, 17 Jan 2023 18:11:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=8773 The Office of the Lehigh County Controller is on the frontlines of identifying county government waste and inefficiency, proposing solutions and savings alternatives. As the first line of defense against […]

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]]> Employer Learning Modules in Oncology https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/employer-learning-modules-in-oncology/ Fri, 30 Dec 2022 23:34:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=13036 As purchasers assess how to best address the impact of cancer care for their workforce, they are increasingly looking to impact how care is delivered across the entire cancer patient […]

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]]> Retiree Medical: The Evolving Medicare Advantage Marketplace https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/retiree-medical-the-evolving-medicare-advantage-marketplace/ Fri, 16 Dec 2022 18:06:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=8764 A recent survey revealed that employees and retirees value retiree health benefits while employers are challenged by competing cost pressures. As the market dynamics of retiree medical have evolved, so have access […]

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]]> How the Advancement of Telehealth is Benefitting Mental Healthcare & Health Equity https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/how-the-advancement-of-telehealth-is-benefitting-mental-healthcare-health-equity/ Thu, 15 Dec 2022 21:03:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=8811 Health equity is the opportunity for everyone to receive the health care they need and deserve, regardless of social or economic status. Telehealth is an important tool to improve access […]

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]]> HPIT: Year-End Federal Mental Health Legislation https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/hpit-year-end-federal-mental-health-legislation/ Wed, 14 Dec 2022 20:57:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=8806 A bill was introduced in November 2022 to address inaccurate healthcare provider listings or “ghost networks” and create stronger enforcement standards to protect those seeking mental health care. In addition, […]

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]]> Getting Back to Basics Protects your Health and Wellbeing (five pieces) https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/getting-back-to-basics-protects-your-health-and-wellbeing-five-pieces/ Wed, 14 Dec 2022 20:32:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=8798 With the United States experiencing the “triple threat” of viral infections due to respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), influenza and COVID-19, the best protection against illness is prevention, including essential self-care. […]

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]]> Multi-Stakeholder Collaboration: A Relational Roadmap Toward Whole Person Health https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/multi-stakeholder-collaboration-a-relational-roadmap-toward-whole-person-health/ Wed, 30 Nov 2022 20:28:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=8793 The National Alliance, the Alliance of Community Health Plans (ACHP), and UPMC’s Center for High-Value Health Care (the Center) have partnered to chart a shared path to drive whole person […]

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]]> Using Evidence to Inform Health Strategy & Value-Based Benefit Design https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/using-evidence-to-inform-health-strategy-value-based-benefit-design/ Mon, 21 Nov 2022 18:01:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=8753 This Special Edition Action Brief, “Using Evidence to Inform Health Strategy and Value-based Benefit Design,” is a roadmap to help healthcare purchasers use evidence-based findings to inform the design of value-based […]

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]]> Lessons Learned from Recent Health Equity Efforts https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/lessons-learned-from-recent-health-equity-efforts/ Fri, 28 Oct 2022 17:02:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=8757 National Alliance coalition members from across the country will share their experiences in prioritizing and activating health equity initiatives in their markets. They will share case studies, lessons learned, and […]

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]]> Sign-on Letter – Dialysis Facilities Anti-Competitive Behavior (due 9/30) https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/sign-on-letter-dialysis-facilities-anti-competitive-behavior-due-9-30/ Mon, 26 Sep 2022 20:18:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=8831 The post Sign-on Letter – Dialysis Facilities Anti-Competitive Behavior (due 9/30) appeared first on National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions.

]]> Fiduciary Check-in: How to Receive Optimal PBM Value & Service https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/fiduciary-check-in-how-to-receive-optimal-pbm-value-service/ Mon, 19 Sep 2022 20:21:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=8836 “How to Receive Optimal PBM Value and Service.” Paul Holmes, a senior partner in Nixon Peabody’s Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation Group, covered the implications of common PBM conflicts and […]

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]]> Federal Litigation on ACA’s Requirement to Cover Preventive Services https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/federal-litigation-on-acas-requirement-to-cover-preventive-services/ Tue, 13 Sep 2022 20:23:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=8841 This Health Policy in Transit explains a recent federal district court ruling regarding coverage of preventive care services recommended by the US Preventive Services Task Force. Under a provision of […]

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]]> Health Policy in Transit – Surprise Billing Final Regulations https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/health-policy-in-transit-surprise-billing-final-regulations/ Fri, 26 Aug 2022 20:40:23 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=8845 This Health Policy in Transit summarizes the No Surprises Act final rules that were issued by HHS, DOL, and Treasury on Friday, August 19, 2022. These final rules clarify and […]

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]]> 5 Tenets to Managing Health in an Uncertain “VUCA” Environment https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/5-tenets-to-managing-health-in-an-uncertain-vuca-environment/ Fri, 19 Aug 2022 20:42:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=8853 Organizations can help employees thrive, despite the fact that we are living in an era charged with volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity (VUCA). Physician executives will prepare employers to lead […]

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]]> Health Policy in Transit – Prescription Drug Provisions in the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/health-policy-in-transit-prescription-drug-provisions-in-the-inflation-reduction-act-of-2022/ Fri, 19 Aug 2022 20:41:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=8849 This Health Policy in Transit is a high-level summary of the prescription drug provisions contained in the Inflation Reduction Act, which was signed into law earlier this week. It also […]

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]]> Better Health – NOW: Advancing Primary Care https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/better-health-now-advancing-primary-care/ Tue, 09 Aug 2022 20:44:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=8857 We need strong primary care in every community, so we all have better access to health. The Primary Care Collaborative’s Better Health — NOW campaign is a way to make […]

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]]> Working Well During the Post-Crisis COVID-19 Era (Spanish) https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/working-well-during-the-post-crisis-covid-19-era-spanish/ Thu, 28 Jul 2022 20:45:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=8861 The pandemic is not over. Waves of variants and sub-variants are keeping the disease active, further disrupting employee mental and physical health and wellbeing. Employer and employee Action Briefs offer […]

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]]> Health Policy in Transit Employer-Sponsored Coverage Post-Roe https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/health-policy-in-transit-employer-sponsored-coverage-post-roe/ Thu, 21 Jul 2022 20:52:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=8875 In Q1 of 2022, risk of PTSD spiked again, commensurate with ongoing uncertainty around the pandemic and the war in Ukraine. According to the latest Mental Health Index: U.S. Worker […]

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]]> Mental Health Index U.S. Worker Edition: Q1 Results https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/mental-health-index-u-s-worker-edition-q1-results/ Wed, 20 Jul 2022 20:54:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=8879 PTSD, depression and addiction soared amid skyrocketing cases of Omicron in Q4 2021. Learn whether mental health challenges continued to escalate or showed a rebound in Q1 2022. Recorded April […]

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]]> The New Hybrid Workplace Built on Resilience https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/the-new-hybrid-workplace-built-on-resilience/ Mon, 18 Jul 2022 20:55:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=8883 This webinar featuring Jan Bruce (MeQuilibrium), Jeanne Meister (Future Workplace Academy and Executive Networks), and Mike Thompson (National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions) unveils new research showing organizations have not yet fully […]

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]]> Worksite Clinic Letter to Congress https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/worksite-clinic-letter-to-congress/ Thu, 07 Jul 2022 20:58:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=8890 The post Worksite Clinic Letter to Congress appeared first on National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions.

]]> COVID-19 Post-Crisis Planning for Employers https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/covid-19-post-crisis-planning-for-employers/ Tue, 28 Jun 2022 21:01:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=8898 The pandemic is not over. Waves of variants and sub-variants are keeping the disease active, further disrupting employee mental and physical health and wellbeing. Employer and employee Action Briefs offer […]

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]]> Working Well During the Post-Crisis COVID-19 Era https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/working-well-during-the-post-crisis-covid-19-era/ Tue, 28 Jun 2022 20:59:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=8894 The pandemic is not over. Waves of variants and sub-variants are keeping the disease active, further disrupting employee mental and physical health and wellbeing. Employer and employee Action Briefs offer […]

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]]> A Fresh Look at Referenced-Based Pricing to Drive Affordability https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/a-fresh-look-at-referenced-based-pricing-to-drive-affordability/ Wed, 15 Jun 2022 21:03:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=8902 The reference-based pricing (RBP) model in healthcare pays claims based on an established benchmark rather than a carrier-determined fee. This webinar will explore current drivers to cause employers to reexamine […]

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]]> Cannabis and the Workplace: A Guidebook for Employers https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/cannabis-and-the-workplace-a-guidebook-for-employers/ Thu, 02 Jun 2022 21:05:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=8906 This guidebook includes the following sections: SECTION 1Background on Cannabis: Legal Issues and Assessing Workplace Useand its Consequences SECTION 2Best Practices and Policies for Cannabis in the Workplace SECTION 3The […]

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]]> 2022 Coalition Member Survey Results https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/2022-coalition-member-survey-results/ Wed, 01 Jun 2022 21:08:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=8914 The post 2022 Coalition Member Survey Results appeared first on National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions.

]]> Sign-on Letter – Worksite Clinic Legislation https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/sign-on-letter-worksite-clinic-legislation/ Wed, 01 Jun 2022 21:06:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=8910 The post Sign-on Letter – Worksite Clinic Legislation appeared first on National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions.

]]> Building for Health Equity Webinar (Recording) https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/building-for-health-equity-webinar-recording/ Mon, 23 May 2022 21:12:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=8919 The pandemic has created a new era of health equity, raising the bar for service providers. Learn how some are responding to the challenge with renewed focus and intention. Recorded: […]

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]]> Understanding Health Equity – Special Feature for Employees https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/understanding-health-equity-special-feature-for-employees/ Fri, 13 May 2022 21:15:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=8927 Health equity means that everyone has a fair and just opportunity to be as healthy as possible. This publication is designed to help employees understand how to take control of […]

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]]> Understanding Health Equity in the Workplace https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/understanding-health-equity-in-the-workplace/ Fri, 13 May 2022 21:13:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=8923 Health equity means that everyone has a fair and just opportunity to be as healthy as possible. Achieving health equity requires removing obstacles to care and systems of support. Employers […]

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]]> The New Science of Obesity Rethinking our Approach https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/the-new-science-of-obesity-rethinking-our-approach/ Thu, 28 Apr 2022 21:16:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=8931 Even though the American Medical Association (AMA) designated obesity as a disease over 10 years ago, employers have continued to address obesity as if it were treatable through lifestyle programs. […]

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]]> Getting Ready for the Era of Hospital Transparency: What does it Mean for a Fiduciary? https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/getting-ready-for-the-era-of-hospital-transparency-what-does-it-mean-for-a-fiduciary/ Wed, 27 Apr 2022 21:17:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=8935 As healthcare transparency becomes an expectation, fiduciary initiatives can be used to drive toward defining and applying fair market value. We will explore components of the fiduciary process and how we […]

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]]> New GPBCH Action Brief on Prescription Digital Therapeutics https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/new-gpbch-action-brief-on-prescription-digital-therapeutics/ Mon, 25 Apr 2022 21:19:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=8939 The post New GPBCH Action Brief on Prescription Digital Therapeutics appeared first on National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions.

]]> Webinar: An Overview of NASHP’s Hospital Cost Tool https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/webinar-an-overview-of-nashps-hospital-cost-tool/ Fri, 22 Apr 2022 21:20:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=8943 Please see the April 8 recording from NASHP showcasing their Hospital Cost Tool.

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]]> Physician Executives Speak Out About Top 5 Employer Health Leadership Priorities https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/physician-executives-speak-out-about-top-5-employer-health-leadership-priorities/ Thu, 14 Apr 2022 21:24:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=8952 As the role of the medical director evolves from clinical advisor to multi-dimensional physician executive, their role as C-suite partner and collaborator has the potential to transform traditional views and […]

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]]> The New Science of Obesity https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/the-new-science-of-obesity/ Fri, 08 Apr 2022 21:25:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=8956 The post The New Science of Obesity appeared first on National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions.

]]> The Employer Guide to Identifying High Value Tele-behavioral Health Care https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/the-employer-guide-to-identifying-high-value-tele-behavioral-health-care/ Thu, 07 Apr 2022 21:27:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=8959 Now that employees have discovered the convenience and confidentiality of telehealth, employers are including telehealth providers in their benefit plans and searching for guidance, particularly related to tele-behavioral health. The Employer […]

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]]> COVID-19 Post-Crisis: Healthier Employees, Workplaces and Communities https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/covid-19-post-crisis-healthier-employees-workplaces-and-communities/ Tue, 05 Apr 2022 21:29:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=8964 Relief and excitement are stirring as it appears we are emerging from the worst of the pandemic’s grip. Yet, we know the virus will not be eradicated and downstream consequences […]

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]]> Transparency Requirements in the Consolidated Appropriations Act https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/transparency-requirements-in-the-consolidated-appropriations-act/ Mon, 04 Apr 2022 21:22:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=8948 The Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Treasury releasedthe Transparency in Coverage (TiC) Final Rules on November 12, 2020. The TiC Final Rulesset forth requirements for […]

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]]> Improving Drug Management Employer Biosimilar Strategies https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/improving-drug-management-employer-biosimilar-strategies/ Tue, 22 Mar 2022 21:31:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=8969 This Action Brief helps employers understand and overcome obstacles to biosimilar uptake. Case studies from leading employers illustrate how they are saving millions by transitioning patients to safe and effective […]

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]]> Tele-behavioral Health Resources https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/tele-behavioral-health-resources/ Wed, 16 Mar 2022 21:32:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=8973 The post Tele-behavioral Health Resources appeared first on National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions.

]]> Leading by Example and Moving Upstream Together https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/leading-by-example-and-moving-upstream-together/ Thu, 24 Feb 2022 22:34:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=8979 A key issue facing the American healthcare system is the impact of social needs, social risks, and social determinants of health (SDoH) in healthcare. For employers, understanding these impacts within […]

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]]> Implications of the Omicron Variant: What’s Next for Employers? https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/implications-of-the-omicron-variant-whats-next-for-employers/ Tue, 22 Feb 2022 22:35:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=8983 As issues related to the pandemic continue to emerge, employers faceunforeseeable challenges. Physicians, coalition leaders, and employerswill address several top-of-mind topics:

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]]> Improving Drug Management Employer Strategies on Biosimilars https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/improving-drug-management-employer-strategies-on-biosimilars/ Mon, 21 Feb 2022 22:41:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=8995 Biosimilars have garnered significant press over the past few years, with a primary focus onsavings for employers. This savings is significant, as increased use of biosimilars will allow fora more […]

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]]> Immunizations & High-Value Care Identifying Opportunities for Employer Action in Uncertain Times https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/immunizations-high-value-care-identifying-opportunities-for-employer-action-in-uncertain-times/ Thu, 17 Feb 2022 22:45:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=9003 The National Alliance and three of its regional coalition members developed and disseminated a survey to learn about approaches employers are using to encourage high-value preventive care and immunizations, both […]

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]]> The New Science of Obesity Rethinking our Approach https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/the-new-science-of-obesity-rethinking-our-approach-2/ Thu, 17 Feb 2022 22:44:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=8999 The disease of obesity, a serious chronic condition, affects 42% of Americans and costs our healthcare system $150 billion annually. Even with this tremendous burden on the health and financial […]

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]]> Nox Health Helps People Wake up to a Brighter World https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/nox-health-helps-people-wake-up-to-a-brighter-world/ Thu, 17 Feb 2022 22:36:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=13432 About 70 million Americans suffer from chronic sleep problems. Lack of sleep is associated with injuries, chronic diseases, mental illnesses, poor quality of life and well-being, increased healthcare costs, and lost […]

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]]> Hydrogen Health Gives New Meaning to Advanced Primary Care https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/hydrogen-health-gives-new-meaning-to-advanced-primary-care/ Thu, 17 Feb 2022 22:28:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=13424 With Hydrogen Health, the future of primary care is here. Digitally enabled, advanced primary care leads to high-quality, consumer-centric virtual care. Centralized medical records give the entire care team a […]

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]]> Better Value, Smarter Deductibles in HSA High-deductible Health Plans https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/better-value-smarter-deductibles-in-hsa-high-deductible-health-plans/ Wed, 16 Feb 2022 22:47:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=9007 Learn how to achieve better value from high-deductible health plans by following good practices identified by HR and benefits professionals.  One example, enabling high-value care through expanding pre-deductible coverage, will […]

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]]> Building Better Benefits: Rethinking Value-Based Benefit Design https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/building-better-benefits-rethinking-value-based-benefit-design/ Thu, 03 Feb 2022 22:48:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=9012 In the first of a two-part webinar series on value-based benefit design, participants will learn how their peers strategically align benefit designs to incentivize value, address equity concerns, and balance […]

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]]> Major Depressive Disorder: Early Detection & Treatment Key to Recovery https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/major-depressive-disorder-early-detection-treatment-key-to-recovery/ Mon, 31 Jan 2022 22:49:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=9016 Recorded January 27, 2021

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]]> Mental Health Index – U.S. Worker Edition – Q4 2021 Update https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/mental-health-index-u-s-worker-edition-q4-2021-update/ Mon, 24 Jan 2022 22:51:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=9020 This webinar was recorded on January 14, 2022. Total Brain PDF Report Link: https://info.totalbrain.com/resource/mhi-december-2021-report

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]]> Validation Institute Builds Better Buyers of Healthcare Benefits Solutions https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/validation-institute-builds-better-buyers-of-healthcare-benefits-solutions/ Wed, 19 Jan 2022 22:50:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=13452 Employers are inundated with the thousands of solution providers — and increasingly dependent on benefits consultants who may favor specific vendors. Employees and CFOs want more for their benefits spend. To implement […]

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]]> Leading by Example and Moving Upstream Together: A Fresh Look at Addressing Social Needs and Social Determinants of the Workforce https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/leading-by-example-and-moving-upstream-together-a-fresh-look-at-addressing-social-needs-and-social-determinants-of-the-workforce/ Tue, 11 Jan 2022 22:52:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=9024 A key issue facing the American healthcare system is the impact of social needs, social risks, and social determinants of health (SDoH) on healthcare. Each of these “social” terms brings […]

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]]> Consolidated Appropriations Act Compliance Alert: 4 Things Employers Must Do Before January 1st https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/consolidated-appropriations-act-compliance-alert-4-things-employers-must-do-before-january-1st/ Thu, 06 Jan 2022 22:54:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=9030 Many employers don’t realize the new Consolidated Appropriations Act (CAA), signed into federal law on Dec 27, 2020, will remove the gag clauses and provide a great deal of valuable […]

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]]> 2021 Annual Report https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/2021-annual-report/ Wed, 22 Dec 2021 22:57:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=9035 Even before the pandemic, the US healthcare system was in crisis with poorer outcomes and higher costs than any other developed country. Unrestrained costs; convoluted and misaligned supply chains; and […]

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]]> COVID-19 Townhall: Employer COVID-19 Response: Post Mandate https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/covid-19-townhall-employer-covid-19-response-post-mandate/ Tue, 14 Dec 2021 23:01:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=9046 With only 71% of US adults vaccinated against COVID-19* and the Omicron variant detected in the US, there will be ongoing surges and workplace outbreaks. Learn more about keeping employees and […]

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]]> Rethinking How Employers Support the Obesity Patient Journey https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/rethinking-how-employers-support-the-obesity-patient-journey/ Tue, 14 Dec 2021 22:59:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=9041 The disease of obesity, a serious chronic condition, affects 42% of Americans and costs our healthcare system $150 billion annually.  This webinar covers one patient’s journey to wellness and evidence-based […]

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]]> Health Policy in Transit: Anti-Competitive Contracting Legislation https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/health-policy-in-transit-anti-competitive-contracting-legislation/ Mon, 22 Nov 2021 23:05:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=9050 The post Health Policy in Transit: Anti-Competitive Contracting Legislation appeared first on National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions.

]]> Reframing the COVID-19 Vaccine Debate: Workplace Safety Transcends Social and Political Assertions https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/reframing-the-covid-19-vaccine-debate-workplace-safety-transcends-social-and-political-assertions/ Wed, 17 Nov 2021 17:52:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=8736 The six finalists for the eValue8 Innovations Award will present the important work they have undertaken to drive forward health plan and PBM value-based care.

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]]> Best Practices for Health Plans and PBMs https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/best-practices-for-health-plans-and-pbms/ Wed, 17 Nov 2021 16:32:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=8727 The six finalists for the eValue8 Innovations Award will present the important work they have undertaken to drive forward health plan and PBM value-based care. Webinar recorded 11/15/2021

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]]> SurgiQuality: Personalized Concierge Service to Maximize Surgical Benefits https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/surgiquality-personalized-concierge-service-to-maximize-surgical-benefits/ Mon, 15 Nov 2021 22:44:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=13446 SurgiQuality helps take the worry out of surgery by assigning a concierge to help assemble pertinent medical records and imaging for uploads, sending to qualified surgeons, gathering input from those […]

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]]> Better Value, Smarter Deductibles in HSA-HDHPs: Improving Health, Equity & Engagement https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/better-value-smarter-deductibles-in-hsa-hdhps-improving-health-equity-engagement/ Thu, 04 Nov 2021 22:08:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=9058 The increasing prevalence of HDHPs has been somewhat successful in improving consumer engagement and lowering employer healthcare spending. But cheaper insurance premiums come with a worrisome and unintended consequence: Lower […]

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]]> Major Depressive Disorder: Early Detection and Access to Treatment Key to Recovery https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/major-depressive-disorder-early-detection-and-access-to-treatment-key-to-recovery/ Thu, 04 Nov 2021 22:07:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=9054 Depression costs employers an estimated $44B each year in lost productivity alone. But it is also a major cause of disability, absenteeism, and presenteeism, in part because about half of […]

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]]> Opportunities in Pharmacy Benefit Management – 2021 PBM REPORT https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/opportunities-in-pharmacy-benefit-management-2021-pbm-report/ Wed, 03 Nov 2021 22:09:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=9062 A group of National Alliance expert advisors collaborated to produce “Opportunities in Pharmacy Benefit Management.” Included is information about:

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]]> Advancing Primary Care: A Purchaser Playbook for Action https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/advancing-primary-care-a-purchaser-playbook-for-action/ Thu, 28 Oct 2021 22:13:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=9077 While the pandemic made the extensive shortcomings of the US healthcare system impossible to ignore, it also opened promising opportunities to make meaningful course corrections. Currently under-utilized, primary care has […]

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]]> Myths and Facts: Revealing Hospital Price Transparency Truths https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/myths-and-facts-revealing-hospital-price-transparency-truths/ Thu, 28 Oct 2021 22:11:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=9070 The aim of the National Alliance Hospital Pricing Transparency Initiative is to enable employers, patients, and health plans to buy healthcare the way they buy other goods and services. The […]

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]]> Fiduciary Check-in: Rights & Responsibilities Related to Service Provider Disclosure https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/fiduciary-check-in-rights-responsibilities-related-to-service-provider-disclosure/ Thu, 21 Oct 2021 22:24:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=9082 The Consolidated Appropriations Act (CAA) legislation signed at the end of last year lays out extensive rules and responsibilities that plan sponsors, as fiduciaries, must comply with. We’ll focus on […]

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]]> Mental Health Index – U.S. Worker Edition – September 2021 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/mental-health-index-u-s-worker-edition-september-2021/ Mon, 18 Oct 2021 23:01:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=9274 Monthly webinar on the state of the emotional health of US workers during the COVID-19 era and a discussion of the key factors impacting important segments of our working population. […]

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]]> Mental Health Index – U.S. Worker Edition – August 2021 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/mental-health-index-u-s-worker-edition-august-2021/ Tue, 21 Sep 2021 23:04:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=9278 Monthly webinar on the state of the emotional health of US workers during the COVID-19 era and a discussion of the key factors impacting important segments of our working population. […]

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]]> Prescription Digital Therapeutics in Behavioral Health https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/prescription-digital-therapeutics-in-behavioral-health/ Fri, 10 Sep 2021 23:07:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=9286 This discussion will review how prescription digital therapeutics (PDTs) is one of the new developments to enhance and fill gaps in behavioral healthcare delivery to improve impact and outcomes.  We will hear […]

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]]> National Alliance Pulse of the Purchaser Survey Fall 2021 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/national-alliance-pulse-of-the-purchaser-survey-fall-2021/ Fri, 10 Sep 2021 23:05:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=9282 The National Alliance Pulse of the Purchaser Survey was conducted in August 2021 and offers employer insight on key topics, including: The survey included 142 responses from private and public […]

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]]> Coronavirus: The Delta Variant Employer Town Hall Responding Amid Uncertainty https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/coronavirus-the-delta-variant-employer-town-hall-responding-amid-uncertainty/ Mon, 23 Aug 2021 23:11:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=9291 Employers, key to ending the pandemic, will come together to discuss the latest developments and how to unite their efforts to drive vaccinations up and COVID-19 transmissibility out. You are […]

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]]> Mental Health Index – U.S. Worker Edition – July 2021 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/mental-health-index-u-s-worker-edition-july-2021/ Fri, 20 Aug 2021 23:13:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=9295 Monthly webinar on the state of the emotional health of US workers during the COVID-19 era and a discussion of the key factors impacting important segments of our working population. […]

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]]> Action Brief: Supporting Employees with Cardiovascular Disease (CVD) through Aspirin Therapy https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/action-brief-supporting-employees-with-cardiovascular-disease-cvd-through-aspirin-therapy/ Thu, 19 Aug 2021 23:15:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=9304 A recent study from the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) reinforces the positive impact of aspirin, regardless of dose, in preventing heart attacks and strokes in people living with heart […]

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]]> The Fiduciary’s Role in Ensuring Mental Health Access: Looking Beyond Parity https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/the-fiduciarys-role-in-ensuring-mental-health-access-looking-beyond-parity/ Thu, 19 Aug 2021 23:14:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=9300 Among the changes in the Consolidated Appropriations Act (CAA) legislation signed at the end of last year is “mental health and substance abuse non-quantitative benefits.” This calls for required parity […]

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]]> Achieving Value Medical Side of Drug Benefits: A Deep Dive Powered by eValue8 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/achieving-value-medical-side-of-drug-benefits-a-deep-dive-powered-by-evalue8/ Thu, 12 Aug 2021 23:18:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=9312 As the exorbitant cost of specialty drugs continues to dominate healthcare news, most employers are scrutinizing their pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) practices. Still, many purchasers are surprised to learn that […]

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]]> Understanding the spectrum from genomics to precision medicine https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/understanding-the-spectrum-from-genomics-to-precision-medicine/ Thu, 12 Aug 2021 23:16:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=9308 The promise and power of precision (personalized) medicine lies in its ability to guide health care decisions toward the most effective treatment for individual patients, improving care quality, while reducing the […]

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]]> Carrum Health Services: A Surgery Benefit that Assures Better Care with no Surprise Bills https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/carrum-health-services-a-surgery-benefit-that-assures-better-care-with-no-surprise-bills/ Fri, 23 Jul 2021 20:44:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=13403 The surgery experience can be intimidating, costly and worrisome. Carrum Health is a surgery benefit offering concierge service and a seamlessly coordinated experience that delivers real savings, better quality, and […]

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]]> Mental Health Index – U.S. Worker Edition – June 2021 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/mental-health-index-u-s-worker-edition-june-2021/ Tue, 20 Jul 2021 23:24:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=9321 Monthly webinar on the state of the emotional health of US workers during the COVID-19 era and a discussion of the key factors impacting important segments of our working population. […]

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]]> Employer Town Hall: Mitigating High-Cost Claims to Achieve Better Healthcare Value https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/employer-town-hall-mitigating-high-cost-claims-to-achieve-better-healthcare-value/ Thu, 15 Jul 2021 23:25:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=9325 High-cost claims are the biggest threat to employer-sponsored health benefits today, making this issue a top priority for every employer, purchaser and market. During this timely employer town hall, learn […]

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]]> Business Action to Support Childhood Vaccinations https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/business-action-to-support-childhood-vaccinations/ Mon, 28 Jun 2021 23:27:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=9329 Mobilizing Corporate Leadership to Protect the Health of Children, Help Safely Reopen Schools and Reduce Employee Absenteeism.

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]]> Mental Heath Index – May 2021 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/mental-heath-index-may-2021/ Tue, 22 Jun 2021 23:28:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=9333 Monthly webinar on the state of the emotional health of US workers during the COVID-19 era and a discussion of the key factors impacting important segments of our working population. […]

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]]> DOL Mental Health Parity Enforcement Implications for Plan Sponsors and The Path Forward https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/dol-mental-health-parity-enforcement-implications-for-plan-sponsors-and-the-path-forward/ Tue, 22 Jun 2021 16:58:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=8746 The Path Forward for Mental Health & Substance Use is hosting a webinar to give an update on its progress and to outline recent actions by the Department of Labor […]

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]]> Centivo Brings an Affordable, Simple, High-quality Health Plan to Self-funded Employers https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/centivo-brings-an-affordable-simple-high-quality-health-plan-to-self-funded-employers/ Tue, 15 Jun 2021 20:54:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=13409 Centivo is a new type of health plan that allows self-funded employers and clinicians to join forces and deliver high-quality, affordable healthcare to their employees. An alternative to traditional insurance […]

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]]> Mitigating High-Cost Claims – A Closer Look at Hemophilia https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/mitigating-high-cost-claims-a-closer-look-at-hemophilia/ Thu, 10 Jun 2021 23:32:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=9341 Although hemophilia is a rare disorder affecting about 25,000 people in the US, it ranks among the highest-cost healthcare conditions, averaging $270,000 per claimant annually.1 As with many rare diseases, […]

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]]> Mindsets to Improve High-value Benefit Design: Designing a Better Medical Plan https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/mindsets-to-improve-high-value-benefit-design-designing-a-better-medical-plan/ Thu, 03 Jun 2021 23:33:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=9345 There is a new wave of medical plan design that is more strategic and sensitive to delivering improved health. Employers and wellness providers are facing critical questions about how to […]

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