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Healthcare CEO on 340B reform: ‘It’s the abuse by very large, very profitable, tax-exempt institutions that I think needs to change’

Cary — Fri, 25 Jul 2025 13:45:00 +0000

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What’s Leading Healthcare Costs?

Cary — Tue, 08 Jul 2025 13:38:10 +0000

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Find out how Shawn Gremminger is urging us to rethink healthcare costs today

Cary — Mon, 07 Jul 2025 13:24:46 +0000

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Support builds for employers’ healthcare rescue role

Cary — Thu, 03 Jul 2025 13:45:22 +0000

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Understanding Health Care Pricing

Cary — Thu, 03 Jul 2025 13:27:53 +0000

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Why Employers Think the 340B Program Needs Reform

Cary — Sun, 29 Jun 2025 15:51:19 +0000

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Plans Agree to Prior Auth Reform. Physicians and Business Groups Want Measurable Results

Cary — Tue, 24 Jun 2025 15:58:56 +0000

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Is Mark Cuban the Loudmouth Billionaire that Democrats Need for 2028?

Cary — Tue, 17 Jun 2025 15:55:33 +0000

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Employers’ Long Game for Long Covid

Cary — Sun, 08 Jun 2025 16:40:47 +0000

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340B program should not be a profit engine for hospitals. We deserve better | Opinion

Cary — Fri, 06 Jun 2025 16:04:03 +0000

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Better preventive kidney care could save U.S. employers $35B per year

Cary — Mon, 12 May 2025 17:11:09 +0000

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Healthcare Leaders Warn GOP Plan Would Deeply Chip Away At Medicaid Access

Cary — Mon, 12 May 2025 14:45:12 +0000

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NPC issues new white paper on 340B Drug Pricing Program

Cary — Thu, 08 May 2025 14:05:46 +0000

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Could value-based care help RI’s primary care crisis? Why some doctors made the change

Cary — Tue, 06 May 2025 19:12:00 +0000

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The Biggest Worries And Concerns Of Workers

Cary — Mon, 21 Apr 2025 20:29:27 +0000

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Trump Order Risks Triggering Lawsuits Over Drug Consulting Fees

Cary — Fri, 18 Apr 2025 02:19:00 +0000

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Lawmakers expected to vote on bill addressing federal drug program

Cary — Thu, 17 Apr 2025 13:52:23 +0000

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Tennessee Lawmakers Push Fines Critics Warn Would Penalize Transparency Efforts in Federal Discount Drug Program

Cary — Tue, 15 Apr 2025 14:41:32 +0000

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Reimagining value-based care to unlock quality care

Cary — Mon, 14 Apr 2025 21:00:39 +0000

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Mark Cuban’s legacy play

Cary — Thu, 10 Apr 2025 21:04:44 +0000

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340B Program Is Driving Up Costs and Needs Urgent Reform | AMCP Annual 2025

Cary — Mon, 07 Apr 2025 21:01:25 +0000

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Seeing Through Opaque PBM Processes to Clear Employer Management

Cary — Thu, 03 Apr 2025 21:03:29 +0000

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Patients and Employers Support This GOP Budget Cut. Hospitals Say It’s Too Risky.

Cary — Tue, 01 Apr 2025 19:37:17 +0000

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Even ‘good’ employers face rising risk of lawsuits over health plan costs

Cary — Fri, 28 Mar 2025 13:06:55 +0000

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Health benefits company co-founded by Dr. Oz could be a conflict of interest

Cary — Mon, 24 Mar 2025 13:10:30 +0000

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NAHPC CEO: Souped-Up Value Assessment Entity A Much-Needed Rx Pricing Reform

Cary — Tue, 18 Mar 2025 13:11:02 +0000

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Guest columnist: Federal 340B program needs dose of transparency in Ky.

Cary — Mon, 17 Mar 2025 13:14:33 +0000

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Panelists Detail How Employers Can Demand More From PBM Contracts

Cary — Fri, 14 Mar 2025 00:02:57 +0000

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More than 65 Organizations Call on Workplaces to Provide Comprehensive Obesity Care Coverage

Cary — Wed, 12 Mar 2025 13:16:39 +0000

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68 healthcare orgs sign on to open letter pushing for enhanced obesity care coverage

Cary — Thu, 06 Mar 2025 14:20:45 +0000

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Op-Ed: Federal 340B program needs dose of transparency in Ky

Cary — Mon, 03 Mar 2025 16:30:52 +0000

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Employers fear hospital rate hikes if GOP cuts Medicaid

Cary — Fri, 28 Feb 2025 14:18:21 +0000

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Benefits group CEO stumps for PBM bills at House hearing

Cary — Thu, 27 Feb 2025 20:38:34 +0000

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House Hearing on PBMs a Tale of Two Discussions

Cary — Thu, 27 Feb 2025 14:36:27 +0000

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Trump Health Transparency Order Sparks Hope of Enforcement Boost

Cary — Thu, 27 Feb 2025 14:34:48 +0000

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Trump plans for Medicaid come up as House subcommittee deliberates on PBM reform

Cary — Wed, 26 Feb 2025 20:44:27 +0000

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Congress Turns Attention to PBM Reform, Sort of

Cary — Wed, 26 Feb 2025 20:41:55 +0000

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Employers seek healthcare price transparency to control costs

Cary — Mon, 24 Feb 2025 21:30:22 +0000

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Trump’s IVF Coverage Goals Confront Congress, Industry Limits

Cary — Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:40:46 +0000

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How this employee lost 100 lbs using his employee benefits

Cary — Wed, 19 Feb 2025 18:34:55 +0000

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A proposed law could force California health insurers to explain claim denials

Cary — Tue, 18 Feb 2025 13:57:36 +0000

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Finding and sharing hospital prices with your audience

Cary — Wed, 29 Jan 2025 18:37:11 +0000

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Employers outline health priorities under Trump

Cary — Thu, 16 Jan 2025 17:14:36 +0000

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How a Company Makes Millions Off a Hospital Program Meant to Help the Poor

Cary — Wed, 15 Jan 2025 19:04:56 +0000

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Show us Your Prices | Predictions for 2025

Cary — Tue, 14 Jan 2025 19:02:34 +0000

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How Can Employers Manage Rising Healthcare Costs in 2025?

Cary — Tue, 07 Jan 2025 20:38:11 +0000

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Where smaller PBMs are headed this year

Cary — Tue, 07 Jan 2025 01:48:38 +0000

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The 2025 BenefitsPRO health benefits predictions almanac

Cary — Mon, 30 Dec 2024 17:34:26 +0000

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Colorado to consider state rules on massive federal 340B drug-pricing program

Cary — Fri, 20 Dec 2024 00:47:09 +0000

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How Can Self-Insured Employers Identify Ways to Rein in Healthcare Costs?

Cary — Fri, 20 Dec 2024 00:39:59 +0000

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PBM Reform is Part of Congress’ End of Year Bill

Cary — Wed, 18 Dec 2024 00:48:15 +0000

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Putting patients first: Workers suffer when their employers lack critical information about PBMs

Cary — Sat, 07 Dec 2024 00:49:50 +0000

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5 pillars that underpin payer population health strategies

Cary — Fri, 06 Dec 2024 00:51:08 +0000

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How CFOs Can Get Ready For An IPO In 2025

Cary — Tue, 26 Nov 2024 15:59:03 +0000

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‘Qualified’ or ‘quack’? Hill debates Oz CMS pick.

Cary — Wed, 20 Nov 2024 16:04:44 +0000

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Many Americans Unable to Afford Medications, Navitus Survey Finds

Cary — Tue, 12 Nov 2024 19:34:43 +0000

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Is There Still a Place for Point Solutions? One Investor Weighs In

Cary — Mon, 04 Nov 2024 14:32:36 +0000

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Employers Shift to Equity-Focused Strategies as Health Costs Outpace Wages

Cary — Thu, 31 Oct 2024 13:34:40 +0000

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Employers Seek Strategies to Combat Rising Health Care Costs

Cary — Wed, 30 Oct 2024 13:42:29 +0000

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Rising healthcare costs could trickle down to workers: employer survey

Cary — Wed, 30 Oct 2024 13:37:34 +0000

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How Employers Are Trying To Tame Healthcare Costs

Cary — Tue, 29 Oct 2024 15:14:06 +0000

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Survey: Employers fear rising health costs could force trade-offs with wages, salaries

Cary — Tue, 29 Oct 2024 15:13:06 +0000

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Employers using various strategies to contain healthcare costs

Cary — Tue, 29 Oct 2024 13:40:42 +0000

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Advanced primary care: More employers adopting to curb high hospital bills

Cary — Tue, 29 Oct 2024 13:39:19 +0000

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Employers eye PBM changes, fearing legal threat

Cary — Tue, 29 Oct 2024 11:11:47 +0000

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MedCity Pivot Podcast: Chat With Shawn Gremminger About Employer-Led Healthcare

Cary — Fri, 25 Oct 2024 12:45:03 +0000

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Why Employers Are Turning to Primary Care as Health Care Costs Soar

Cary — Thu, 10 Oct 2024 13:54:32 +0000

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Healthcare Premiums Are Soaring Even as Inflation Eases, in Charts

Cary — Wed, 09 Oct 2024 13:54:50 +0000

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Employer plans face GLP-1 anti-obesity drug rebate threats

Cary — Fri, 27 Sep 2024 21:48:35 +0000

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These factory workers were swamped by medical debt. Then their employer stepped in

Cary — Wed, 18 Sep 2024 00:36:45 +0000

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Op-ed: Shawn Gremminger and Bret Jackson: What is hospital dumping and why should legislators, employers and patients care?

Cary — Mon, 16 Sep 2024 23:57:55 +0000

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Finding Common Ground: Addressing PBM Issues and ERISA Tensions

Cary — Wed, 11 Sep 2024 00:05:34 +0000

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Path Forward Responds to the Final Parity Rule

Peter — Tue, 10 Sep 2024 21:12:00 +0000

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MHPAEA: Feds post final mental health parity regulations

Cary — Tue, 10 Sep 2024 12:15:50 +0000

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EP448 (Part 2): 340B: Why Employers Should Probably Care About What’s Happening Here, With Shawn Gremminger

Cary — Fri, 06 Sep 2024 00:01:22 +0000

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EP448 (Part 1): 340B: Where It Started, Where It Is Now, and Who Is Really Benefiting From This Massive Program, With Shawn Gremminger

Cary — Thu, 05 Sep 2024 23:59:27 +0000

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Employers Urge Stronger Health Transparency as ERISA Turns 50

Cary — Fri, 30 Aug 2024 18:13:38 +0000

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The fox guarding the henhouse: Addressing PBM industry misalignment and 340B

Cary — Mon, 26 Aug 2024 20:44:02 +0000

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Workplace insurance could soon be stripped down

Cary — Wed, 21 Aug 2024 15:48:00 +0000

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New Medicaid Rule Adds Fuel To The Fire Of Commercial Hospital Price Inflation

Cary — Fri, 09 Aug 2024 23:52:13 +0000

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Stuck in the Middle: Employers’ Challenges In Accessing Their Health Data

Cary — Sun, 28 Jul 2024 15:48:13 +0000

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Hospitals charging more than ‘fair price’

Cary — Mon, 22 Jul 2024 14:32:21 +0000

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How Chevron’s demise could impact employers, purchasers and health payers

Cary — Fri, 12 Jul 2024 01:42:29 +0000

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Supreme Court ruling could soften upcoming mental health parity regulations

Cary — Fri, 12 Jul 2024 01:40:15 +0000

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Legislation to Improve Health Billing Transparency Endorsed by ERISA Industry Committee

Cary — Mon, 10 Jun 2024 15:07:34 +0000

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The Leap to Self-Insurance

Cary — Tue, 04 Jun 2024 17:56:00 +0000

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Plan Sponsors, Insurers Spar Over Fiduciary Data Despite Lawsuits

Cary — Fri, 31 May 2024 17:59:04 +0000

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A day in the sun for a new sunscreen?

Cary — Fri, 31 May 2024 15:11:17 +0000

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Why half of all workers may struggle to get weight-loss drug health insurance coverage

Cary — Thu, 30 May 2024 20:51:52 +0000

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Time for Employers to Take the Reins on Employee Healthcare

Cary — Wed, 29 May 2024 20:53:50 +0000

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Hospital to Union: Pay Up or You’re Stuck With Us in Your Health Plan

Cary — Tue, 21 May 2024 16:45:59 +0000

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‘The Time Is Now’: How Employers Can Offer Comprehensive Obesity Care

Cary — Mon, 20 May 2024 13:15:23 +0000

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Opinion: High healthcare costs cause pain for small business owners and employees

Cary — Thu, 02 May 2024 00:56:55 +0000

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Employers feel the side effects of drugmaker control over Wegovy, Ozempic costs

Cary — Thu, 18 Apr 2024 18:05:23 +0000

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Study Highlights Disparities in Access to In-Network Mental Health Care vs Medical Care

Cary — Wed, 17 Apr 2024 18:06:45 +0000

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More Risks, More Opportunities: What’s Next For Employers In Healthcare?

Cary — Sun, 07 Apr 2024 18:08:58 +0000

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Should New Entrants Bother With Selling Point Solutions To Employers?

Cary — Thu, 04 Apr 2024 18:10:57 +0000

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Sources for covering the hidden clauses raising employers’ and workers’ health costs

Cary — Thu, 21 Mar 2024 21:22:26 +0000

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Employer health care advocacy group urges action on ‘indefensible’ hospital prices

Cary — Thu, 21 Mar 2024 21:11:07 +0000

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Weight loss drug Wegovy is now approved for heart health — but that won’t mean broad insurance coverage just yet

Cary — Sat, 16 Mar 2024 22:04:12 +0000

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No Surprises Act Driving Medical Cost Hikes, Employer Groups Say

Cary — Thu, 07 Mar 2024 23:00:11 +0000

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What Ozempic can teach CFOs about drug costs

Cary — Thu, 07 Mar 2024 22:46:43 +0000

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Upended: Can PBM Transparency Succeed?

Cary — Wed, 06 Mar 2024 22:48:29 +0000

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Weight-loss drug restrictions shine spotlight on imbalance in obesity care

Cary — Mon, 04 Mar 2024 22:56:13 +0000

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Hospital prices are ‘unreasonable’ and ‘indefensible’, say employers

Cary — Mon, 26 Feb 2024 13:32:37 +0000

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3 Reasons to Attend the Payer Insights Sessions at ViVE 2024

Cary — Tue, 13 Feb 2024 03:01:48 +0000

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Johnson & Johnson Case Signals Employee Drug Price Suits to Come

Cary — Sat, 10 Feb 2024 01:53:45 +0000

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National Alliance President and CEO Shawn Gremminger Discusses 2024 Initiatives, PBMs, and Health Equity

Cary — Sat, 03 Feb 2024 00:27:44 +0000

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Six Reasons Why It’s So Hard to Get Your Weight-Loss Drugs

Cary — Sat, 03 Feb 2024 00:24:55 +0000

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Paying a lot for your health insurance? You might have a lawsuit.

Cary — Thu, 21 Dec 2023 16:12:57 +0000

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Obesity, Women’s Health, Health Equity Among Top Benefit Focuses for Employers in 2024

Cary — Tue, 19 Dec 2023 14:20:59 +0000

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Employer Survey Finds High-Cost Claims and Hospital Prices are Major Concern

Cary — Wed, 13 Dec 2023 23:09:45 +0000

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Report: Less than Half of Employers Are Confident In Integrity of Hospitals, PBMs

Cary — Wed, 13 Dec 2023 16:42:09 +0000

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Survey Finds More than Half of Employers Not Confident in PBM Practices

Cary — Wed, 13 Dec 2023 16:35:18 +0000

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Navigating Work With PBMs: Negotiations, Misalignments, and Drug Costs

Cary — Thu, 07 Dec 2023 16:26:48 +0000

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Cigna-Humana Deal Would Complicate Drug Pricing for Health Plans

Cary — Thu, 07 Dec 2023 16:24:07 +0000

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CVS drug pricing overhaul signals a broader industry shift

Cary — Wed, 06 Dec 2023 20:08:42 +0000

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Mental health benefits: Overcoming hurdles to provide employees with better access to care

Cary — Mon, 04 Dec 2023 17:25:58 +0000

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Expert Discusses Biosimiliars Influencing Pricing of Biologic Drugs

Cary — Wed, 22 Nov 2023 19:13:27 +0000

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Foot Locker, Teamsters Show Their Drug-Benefit Managers the Door

Cary — Tue, 21 Nov 2023 21:07:45 +0000

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Lina Khan speaks out about FTC’s private equity lawsuit: ‘We’re putting the market on notice’

Cary — Fri, 17 Nov 2023 19:10:36 +0000

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Employer group pushes for site-neutral

Cary — Tue, 07 Nov 2023 19:06:33 +0000

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Gremminger Succeeding Thompson as Head of National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions

Cary — Wed, 01 Nov 2023 12:39:15 +0000

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Blue Shield of California is promising a simpler, cheaper pharmacy benefits model. Can it deliver?

Cary — Wed, 25 Oct 2023 12:41:00 +0000

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3 Ways That Large Employers Influence Health Insurance Costs, Coverage

Cary — Wed, 18 Oct 2023 19:41:57 +0000

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Employers face major barrier to securing cheaper health benefits

Cary — Tue, 17 Oct 2023 15:00:05 +0000

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Ozempic hype forces employer calls on obesity coverage

Cary — Mon, 02 Oct 2023 12:44:07 +0000

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Ozempic Hype Forces Employer Calls on Obesity Coverage

Cary — Thu, 28 Sep 2023 15:10:42 +0000

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These 15 metro areas saw biggest jumps in Ozempic use. They might not be where you expect.

Cary — Wed, 27 Sep 2023 14:56:00 +0000

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Employers are getting more creative on benefits

Cary — Tue, 26 Sep 2023 14:58:43 +0000

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Employer Group to Hospitals: Your High Prices Aren’t Justified and Here’s Why

Cary — Tue, 19 Sep 2023 15:49:47 +0000

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Facing higher health costs, employers get tough

Cary — Tue, 19 Sep 2023 14:17:44 +0000

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Save billions or stick with Humira? Drug brokers steer Americans to the costly choice

Cary — Mon, 18 Sep 2023 19:01:43 +0000

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Employers Point to Higher Costs After Medicare Drug Negotiations

Cary — Tue, 12 Sep 2023 18:56:05 +0000

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Michael Thompson on Employer-PBM Relations and What It Will Take to Change Them

Cary — Tue, 12 Sep 2023 18:54:01 +0000

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National Alliance Guideline Identifies Key PBM Concerns for Health Plan Purchasers

Cary — Thu, 07 Sep 2023 18:58:16 +0000

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How HR is preparing to deal with another potential Covid-19 surge

Cary — Wed, 30 Aug 2023 19:02:00 +0000

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Make the most of your health benefits: 6 questions employers should ask their healthcare insurer

Cary — Fri, 25 Aug 2023 22:20:03 +0000

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Wegovy’s Potential Heart Benefit Factors Into Coverage Decisions

Cary — Mon, 21 Aug 2023 22:17:09 +0000

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The Pharmacy-Benefit Sector Just Took a Hit

Cary — Fri, 18 Aug 2023 21:52:24 +0000

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One Set of Rules Means Lower Costs for Health Care

Cary — Mon, 07 Aug 2023 21:48:08 +0000

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Payers, Employers Support the No Surprises Act IDR Process in Court

Rob Haskin — Thu, 03 Aug 2023 22:52:24 +0000

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Employers dropping weight loss drugs from insurance coverage

Rob Haskin — Wed, 02 Aug 2023 22:50:20 +0000

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Employers Drop Pricey Weight Loss Drugs From Insurance Coverage

Rob Haskin — Wed, 02 Aug 2023 22:45:59 +0000

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Employers Cut Off Access to Weight-Loss Drugs for Workers

Rob Haskin — Wed, 02 Aug 2023 22:45:24 +0000

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Congress can lower health care costs by holding hospital systems accountable

Jean Hanvik — Fri, 28 Jul 2023 22:34:57 +0000

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Who owns workers’ claims data? Insurers and employers disagree

Rob Haskin — Wed, 19 Jul 2023 22:36:31 +0000

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The Kraft Heinz Lawsuit Against Aetna Is the ‘Tip of the Iceberg’

Rob Haskin — Mon, 17 Jul 2023 22:37:06 +0000

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Nearly 2,000 Organizations Urge Congress to Pass PBM Reform

Cary — Thu, 13 Jul 2023 17:50:10 +0000

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Pharma Not the Only Ones Upset with PBM Practices

Rob Haskin — Tue, 11 Jul 2023 22:38:42 +0000

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Advanced Primary Care: Upgrading Employee Benefits

Cary — Fri, 07 Jul 2023 18:10:00 +0000

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Negotiating with PBMs for lower drug prices: New ‘aggressive’ playbook for employers

Cary — Thu, 29 Jun 2023 18:12:00 +0000

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The Age of Adalimumab Is Upon Us: How Stakeholders Can Prepare

Cary — Wed, 28 Jun 2023 19:13:00 +0000

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Employer Group Issues Guide for Contracting with PBMs

Cary — Wed, 28 Jun 2023 18:18:48 +0000

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New playbook arms employers with blueprint for navigating PBM relationships

Cary — Tue, 27 Jun 2023 18:29:00 +0000

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National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions Develops Playbook for Managing Drug Costs

Cary — Tue, 27 Jun 2023 18:23:00 +0000

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Frustrated Employers Outline Ways to Work With PBMs

Cary — Mon, 26 Jun 2023 19:18:00 +0000

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National Alliance Leadership Summits to Spotlight Thought Leaders in Health Care and Benefits

Peter — Wed, 14 Jun 2023 21:46:00 +0000

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Could Health Care Regulation Go the Way of Retirement Plans?

Peter — Mon, 12 Jun 2023 21:49:00 +0000

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Survey of Employers Finds High-cost Claims Fastest Driver of Healthcare Expense for Employers

Peter — Sat, 10 Jun 2023 21:50:00 +0000

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High-cost claims on the rise, especially among youth

Peter — Thu, 08 Jun 2023 21:51:00 +0000

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Younger people driving more high-cost claims for employers: survey

Peter — Mon, 05 Jun 2023 21:52:00 +0000

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Are Employers Still Requiring COVID-19 Vaccines?

Peter — Tue, 23 May 2023 21:52:00 +0000

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Healthy Competition act draws payer support for increasing transparency on hospital consolidations

Peter — Tue, 23 May 2023 21:52:00 +0000

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31% of Health Plan Purchasers Dissatisfied with Behavioral Health Network Effectiveness

Peter — Tue, 23 May 2023 21:42:00 +0000

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Healthy Competition act draws payer support for increasing transparency on hospital consolidations

Peter — Tue, 23 May 2023 21:41:00 +0000

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22% of Employers Waver on Adhering to ACA Preventive Care Rules

Peter — Wed, 10 May 2023 21:58:00 +0000

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Most employers intend to keep preventive services even after Texas ACA ruling

Peter — Wed, 10 May 2023 21:43:00 +0000

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Morning Consult Health: Drugmakers Said to Plot Legal Challenge to Medicare Price Negotiation Program

Peter — Tue, 09 May 2023 21:57:00 +0000

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Immunizations Remain a Critical Part of Workforce Health Strategy Post COVID-19 Public Health Emergency per National Alliance Employer Survey

Peter — Tue, 09 May 2023 21:56:00 +0000

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Few employers intend to keep paying for COVID tests after PHE ends: survey

Peter — Mon, 08 May 2023 21:55:00 +0000

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Employers know their mental health benefits aren’t cutting it

Peter — Wed, 03 May 2023 21:53:00 +0000

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Margaret Rehayem Discusses How Employers Should Look at Their Humira Biosimilar Strategy

Peter — Wed, 03 May 2023 21:53:00 +0000

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Employers Dissatisfied With Networks’ Access to Behavioral Health Services

Peter — Wed, 03 May 2023 21:52:00 +0000

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Mental health is a major concern for employers. Here’s where they say their health plans can improve

Peter — Mon, 01 May 2023 21:52:00 +0000

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Mayo Clinic patients see facility fees appear where they weren’t before

Peter — Fri, 28 Apr 2023 21:51:00 +0000

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Payers Fall Short of Employer Expectations on Behavioral Healthcare

Peter — Fri, 28 Apr 2023 21:50:00 +0000

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Mental Health Disparities Vary by Wage Level, New Analysis Shows

Peter — Fri, 28 Apr 2023 21:50:00 +0000

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Mayo Clinic patients see facility fees appear where they weren’t before

Peter — Fri, 28 Apr 2023 21:49:00 +0000

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Margaret Rehayem: Rebates Remain Influential and a Barrier to Biosimilar Adoption for Employers

Peter — Fri, 28 Apr 2023 21:49:00 +0000

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Big Employers Unhappy with Workers’ Mental Health Access: Is Telehealth the Answer?

Peter — Tue, 25 Apr 2023 21:48:00 +0000

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Survey: Mental Health Access Is Lacking, Employers Say

Peter — Tue, 25 Apr 2023 21:48:00 +0000

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Less than a third of employers satisfied with their workplace mental health coverage: Report

Peter — Tue, 25 Apr 2023 21:47:00 +0000

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Employer Survey Finds Mental Healthcare Access and Quality Critical but Lacking

Peter — Tue, 25 Apr 2023 21:46:00 +0000

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There Remains a Need to Educate Employers, Employees on Biosimilars: Margaret Rehayem

Peter — Thu, 20 Apr 2023 21:46:00 +0000

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Employer groups, AHIP, BCBSA join lobbying coalition taking aim at hospital prices

Peter — Tue, 18 Apr 2023 21:44:00 +0000

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Margaret Rehayem Highlights Strategies From the Employer Playbook on Biosimilars

Peter — Thu, 13 Apr 2023 15:19:00 +0000

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Biosimilars Key To Lowering Healthcare And Prescription Drug Costs, According To Employers

Peter — Mon, 10 Apr 2023 15:18:00 +0000

Mental Health Diagnoses and Services Utilization Vary by Wage Level

Peter — Wed, 05 Apr 2023 15:18:00 +0000

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Insurers Secure Lower Rates Only 53% of the Time, Study Says

Peter — Mon, 03 Apr 2023 15:17:00 +0000

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Insurers Secure Lower Rates Only 53% of the Time, Study Says

Peter — Mon, 03 Apr 2023 15:16:00 +0000

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Walking, Not Running, Toward Healthcare Market Change

Peter — Sun, 02 Apr 2023 15:16:00 +0000

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Florida can’t regulate itself out of rising health care costs

Peter — Tue, 28 Mar 2023 15:15:00 +0000

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National Alliance Playbook Guides Employers on Biosimilar Adoption

Peter — Sat, 18 Mar 2023 02:04:00 +0000

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Employer Playbook Suggests Strategies for Biosimilar Adoption, Navigating Adalimumab Launches

Peter — Fri, 10 Mar 2023 03:04:00 +0000

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Health-Care Oversight Rule Changes Create Legal Risk for US Employers

Peter — Thu, 09 Mar 2023 03:03:00 +0000

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Humana Exit From Employer Coverage Illuminates Medicare’s Lure

Peter — Tue, 28 Feb 2023 03:03:00 +0000

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What Humana’s employer coverage exit shows about government programs’ allure

Peter — Tue, 28 Feb 2023 03:02:00 +0000

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How employers try to foster better mental healthcare for workers

Rob Haskin — Wed, 01 Feb 2023 15:16:26 +0000

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EP389: The Clapback When Hospitals Cannot Constrain Their Own Prices, With Mike Thompson | Relentless Health Value Podcast – American Health

Rob Haskin — Thu, 05 Jan 2023 15:17:30 +0000

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