Press Releases Archives | National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions Mon, 14 Jul 2025 14:15:21 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.2 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/wp-content/uploads/Favicon_NAH.png Press Releases Archives | National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions 32 32 National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions Elects New Board https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/news/national-alliance-of-healthcare-purchaser-coalitions-elects-new-board-2/ Tue, 17 Jun 2025 01:33:38 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?p=20235 32BJ Health Fund’s Cora Opsahl and Johns Hopkins University’s Ge Bai named external board members WASHINGTON – June 16, 2025 – The National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions announced its […]

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New Study Reinforces Impact of 340B Drug Pricing Program on Rising Healthcare Costs for Employers – Roughly $36 Billion a Year in Extra Hospital Spending https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/news/new-study-reinforces-impact-of-340b-drug-pricing-program-on-rising-healthcare-costs-for-employers-roughly-36-billion-a-year-in-extra-hospital-spending/ Tue, 01 Apr 2025 11:41:39 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?p=19531 Analysis finds commercial prices much higher at large 340B hospitals, adding to other program cost drivers like lost rebates, drug markups, distorted prescribing patterns and consolidation WASHINGTON – April 1, […]

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New Tools to Help Employers Ensure Compliance with Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act Released https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/news/new-tools-to-help-employers-ensure-compliance-with-mental-health-parity-and-addiction-equity-act-released/ Thu, 13 Mar 2025 13:49:39 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?p=19416 National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions and Florida Alliance for Healthcare Value resources can help reduce non-compliance liability WASHINGTON – March 13, 2025 – As pressure increases for employers and […]

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National Alliance CEO Shawn Gremminger Testifies Before House Subcommittee on Energy and Commerce to Offer Employer Perspectives on PBM Reform https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/news/national-alliance-ceo-shawn-gremminger-testifies-before-house-subcommittee-on-energy-and-commerce-to-offer-employer-perspectives-on-pbm-reform/ Wed, 26 Feb 2025 19:42:30 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?p=19311 WASHINGTON – February 26, 2025 – High and rising costs of prescription drugs in the commercial market are one of the most pressing concerns for employers and purchasers across the […]

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National Alliance Files Amicus Brief in Support of Johnson & Johnson 340B Drug Program Case https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/news/national-alliance-files-amicus-brief-in-support-of-johnson-johnson-340b-drug-program-case/ Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:25:31 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?p=19274 WASHINGTON – February 20, 2025 – In keeping with its commitment to address healthcare costs and quality issues on behalf of employers and their employees across the United States, the […]

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National Alliance Announces 2025 Federal Policy Priorities to Offer Relief for America’s Employers and Working Families https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/news/national-alliance-announces-2025-federal-policy-priorities-to-offer-relief-for-americas-employers-and-working-families/ Tue, 11 Feb 2025 11:27:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?p=19237 WASHINGTON – February 11, 2025 – In the past two decades, costs for employers offering healthcare coverage has more than doubled, while out-of-pocket expenses for employees is three times higher […]

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32BJ Health Fund and Rosen Hotels Honored for Healthcare Strategy Innovation by the National Alliance https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/news/32bj-health-fund-and-rosen-hotels-honored-for-healthcare-strategy-innovation-by-the-national-alliance/ Tue, 19 Nov 2024 19:41:55 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?p=17838 Alabama Employer Healthcare Consortium and Economic Alliance for Michigan recognized for member leadership WASHINGTON – November 19, 2024 – The National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions (National Alliance) acknowledged the […]

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National Alliance Survey Reveals Employers Using Innovative Payment Approaches Experienced Lower Healthcare Costs  https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/news/national-alliance-of-healthcare-purchaser-coalitions-survey-reveals-employers-using-innovative-payment-approaches-experienced-lower-healthcare-costs/ Tue, 29 Oct 2024 12:59:03 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?p=17547 Pulse of the Purchaser study also finds obesity, women’s health and health equity are growing areas of benefits focus for employers in 2024 and beyond  WASHINGTON – OCTOBER 29, 2024 […]

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National Alliance Announces Keynote and Agenda for Annual Forum https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/news/national-alliance-announces-keynote-and-agenda-for-annual-forum/ Tue, 22 Oct 2024 14:13:31 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?p=17524 Health economist and policy expert Dr. Zack Cooper will offer insight on the impact of rising healthcare costs to the US economy, businesses, and working families WASHINGTON – October 22, […]

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Letter to HELP Committee regarding pricing practices of GLP-1s https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/news/letter-to-help-committee-regarding-pricing-practices-of-glp-1s/ Tue, 24 Sep 2024 18:49:45 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?p=17343 Employers and purchasers are struggling to afford coverage of GLP-1s to treat obesity for their employees and dependents. To provide access to these drugs for those most in need, many […]

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Path Forward Responds to the Final Parity Rule https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/news/path-forward-responds-to-the-final-parity-rule/ Tue, 10 Sep 2024 21:12:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?p=17387 The post Path Forward Responds to the Final Parity Rule appeared first on National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions.

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National Alliance Welcomes Healthcare Coalition/HR Leader Jenny Goins as Chief of Staff https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/news/national-alliance-welcomes-healthcare-coalition-hr-leader-jenny-goins-as-chief-of-staff/ Thu, 22 Aug 2024 17:35:59 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?p=17061 WASHINGTON – August 22, 2024 – The National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions (National Alliance) announced that Jenny Goins, MA, SPHR, has joined the organization as Chief of Staff. Goins […]

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National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions Elects New Board https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/news/national-alliance-of-healthcare-purchaser-coalitions-elects-new-board/ Thu, 20 Jun 2024 16:34:44 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?p=16727 Economic Alliance for Michigan President and CEO Bret Jackson named Chair WASHINGTON – June 20, 2024 – The National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions elected its slate of new officers […]

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Employers Want Greater Accountability From Intermediaries to Ensure CAA Compliance per National Alliance Survey https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/news/employers-want-greater-accountability-from-intermediaries-to-ensure-caa-compliance-per-national-alliance-of-healthcare-purchaser-coalitions-survey/ Thu, 16 May 2024 13:05:17 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?p=16492 WASHINGTON – May 16, 2024 – There is growing concern among employers that they could face litigation if they are not exercising their fiduciary responsibilities as required by the complex […]

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The Importance of Maintaining ERISA Preemption https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/news/erisa-preemption-letter-of-support/ Mon, 18 Mar 2024 20:02:50 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?p=16071 To stress the importance of maintaining ERISA preemption and send a strong message to policymakers that ERISA should not be eroded, National Alliance members have signed onto the following letter. […]

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National Alliance Releases Employer Recommendations to Address Obesity Coverage https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/news/national-alliance-of-healthcare-purchaser-coalitions-releases-employer-recommendations-to-address-obesity-coverage/ Tue, 27 Feb 2024 12:00:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?p=15441 Resource includes position statement and benefit design considerations for anti-obesity medications including GLP-1s WASHINGTON – FEBRUARY 27, 2024 – Obesity affects more than 40% of the US population with far-reaching […]

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Lack of Confidence in Service Providers, Healthcare Affordability Among Top Employer Concerns per National Alliance Survey https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/news/lack-of-confidence-in-service-providers-healthcare-affordability-among-top-employer-concerns-per-national-alliance-survey/ Wed, 13 Dec 2023 14:53:19 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?p=14683 Pulse of the Purchaser study also finds obesity, women’s health and health equity are growing areas of benefits focus for employers in 2024 and beyond WASHINGTON – DECEMBER 13, 2023 […]

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Employer Coalition Urges Congress to Pass PBM Reforms This Year https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/news/employer-coalition-urges-congress-to-pass-pbm-reforms-this-year/ Thu, 16 Nov 2023 13:25:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?p=14582 EmployersRx and allies urge Congress to continue its momentum to eliminate PBM business practices driving up the cost of drugs for American businesses and workers OAKLAND, CA and WASHINGTON – […]

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Prudential Financial and Bell & Evans Honored for Healthcare Strategy Innovation by the National Alliance https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/news/prudential-financial-and-bell-evans-honored-for-healthcare-strategy-innovation-by-the-national-alliance/ Tue, 14 Nov 2023 18:21:12 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?p=14577 Houston Business Coalition on Health recognized for member leadership WASHINGTON – November 14, 2023 – The National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions (National Alliance) recognized the efforts of employers and […]

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National Alliance Names Health Policy Expert Shawn Gremminger as New President and CEO https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/news/national-alliance-of-healthcare-purchaser-coalitions-ceo-and-president-named/ Wed, 01 Nov 2023 12:00:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?p=14480 WASHINGTON – November 1, 2023 – The National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions (National Alliance) is pleased to announce Shawn Gremminger as its new president and CEO, succeeding Michael Thompson […]

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National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions Announces Speakers for Annual Forum https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/news/national-alliance-of-healthcare-purchaser-coalitions-announces-speakers-for-annual-forum/ Thu, 05 Oct 2023 14:09:40 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?p=14374 Extraordinary lineup of health and benefit leaders and vital discussions await atTemperature Rising: Igniting Change for a New Era WASHINGTON – October 5, 2023 – The National Alliance of Healthcare […]

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National Alliance Urges Action to Achieve Fair Pricing for Hospital Services https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/news/national-alliance-urges-action-to-achieve-fair-pricing-for-hospital-services/ Tue, 19 Sep 2023 11:00:08 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?p=14299 New resource sets the record straight on top 10 myths driving largest healthcare expense for American families and businesses WASHINGTON – September 19, 2023 – Hospital prices are the leading […]

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National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions and HR Policy Association Release Resource to Support Employers in Managing Mental Health Vendors https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/news/national-alliance-of-healthcare-purchaser-coalitions-and-hr-policy-association-release-resource-to-support-employers-in-managing-mental-health-vendors/ Mon, 28 Aug 2023 22:00:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?p=14043 WASHINGTON – August 29, 2023 – To help employers and other healthcare purchasers improve access and quality of mental health benefits for employees and their family members the National Alliance […]

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National Alliance Releases Call to Action for Employers to Address Conflicts in the PBM Industry  https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/news/national-alliance-releases-call-to-action-for-employers-to-address-conflicts-in-the-pbm-industry/ Mon, 26 Jun 2023 16:36:42 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?p=13833 Playbook developed to equip purchasers to tackle flawed contracting models and lack of competition due to market consolidation  WASHINGTON – June 26, 2023 – High prescription drug costs continue to bankrupt […]

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High-cost Claims Fastest Driver of Healthcare Expense for Employers; National Alliance Offers Guidance to Mitigate https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/news/high-cost-claims-fastest-driver-of-employer-healthcare-expense/ Fri, 02 Jun 2023 20:52:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?p=13356 WASHINGTON – June 2, 2023 – Nearly 8 in 10 employers consider high-cost claims a significant threat to employer-sponsored healthcare, with an increasing number of companies facing claims in excess […]

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Immunizations Remain a Critical Part of Workforce Health Strategy Post COVID-19 Public Health Emergency per National Alliance Employer Survey https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/news/immunization-remains-critical/ Mon, 08 May 2023 21:37:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?p=12804 57% indicate vaccine hesitancy increased for ALL vaccines during the pandemicprimarily due to lack of trust, confusion and misinformation WASHINGTON – May 8, 2023 – To offer insight about employer health […]

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Mental Healthcare Access and Quality Critical but Lacking per National Alliance and HR Policy Association Employer Survey https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/news/voice-purchaser-survey/ Tue, 25 Apr 2023 17:00:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?p=9947 WASHINGTON – April 25, 2023 – Only 31% of employers were satisfied with network access for behavioral health services according to a survey of 221 employers that provide health coverage to […]

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Biosimilars Key to Lowering Drug Prices; National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions Releases Playbook to Help Employers Adopt  https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/news/biosimilars-key-to-lowering-drug-prices/ Tue, 07 Mar 2023 22:29:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?p=10117 WASHINGTON – March 7, 2023 – The broader acceptance and use of biosimilars – lower-cost versions of patented and branded drugs – by employers and other healthcare purchasers are key to […]

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Miami-Dade County Public Schools and LG&E and KU Energy Honored for Healthcare Strategy Innovation by the National Alliance https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/news/national-alliance-awards-2022/ Tue, 08 Nov 2022 22:46:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?p=10131 Greater Philadelphia Business Coalition on Health recognized for leadership and Colorado Business Group on Health’s Robert Smith acknowledged with President’s Award WASHINGTON – November 8, 2022 – The National Alliance of Healthcare […]

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Healthcare Affordability Crowds out Wages, Price Transparency Drives Employer Concerns and Fuels Action Per National Alliance Survey https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/news/healthcare-affordability-crowds-out-wages/ Wed, 02 Nov 2022 21:47:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?p=10133 Pulse of the Purchaser study also finds employee recruitment/retention has never been bigger priority WASHINGTON – NOVEMBER 2, 2022 – Unsustainable healthcare costs thwart employer efforts to attract and retain talent […]

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Fall Malaise Sets in; Americans’ Risk of Depression Up 106% with Summer’s End https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/news/mental-health-index-november-2022/ Tue, 01 Nov 2022 21:53:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?p=10136 According to the Mental Health Index, cognitive function hi-jacked by increases in depression, stress, and anxiety SAN FRANCISCO and WASHINGTON – November 1, 2022 – According to the Mental Health Index: […]

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National Alliance Helps Employers Get to Fair Price for Hospital Services https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/news/fair-price-hospital-services/ Thu, 08 Sep 2022 21:55:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?p=10140 WASHINGTON – September 8, 2022 – To support employers and other healthcare purchasers in efforts to stop paying indefensible hospital prices, the National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions (National Alliance) released a new […]

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EmployersRx Statement on Ruling to Exclude Drugs Sold in the Commercial Market from the Inflation Reduction Act https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/news/employersrxstatement/ Sat, 06 Aug 2022 21:56:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?p=10142 WASHINGTON – August 6, 2022 – In response to news that the Senate Parliamentarian has ruled that language in the Inflation Reduction Act must be modified to exclude drugs sold in the commercial […]

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National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions Elects New Board https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/news/elects-new-board-2022/ Thu, 30 Jun 2022 21:58:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?p=10145 NVBGH CEO Chris Syverson named Chair; ERIC CEO Annette Guarisco Fildes andNASHP Executive Director Hemi Tewarson join as external board members WASHINGTON – June 30, 2022 – The National Alliance of Healthcare […]

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According to the Mental Health Index: Risk of PTSD Up 121%When Compared to Before the Pandemic https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/news/mental-health-index-april-20224/ Thu, 28 Apr 2022 22:00:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?p=10148 Risk of PTSD makes employees more susceptible to additional mental health concerns SAN FRANCISCO and WASHINGTON – April 28, 2022 – The Q1 2022 Mental Health Index: U.S. Worker Edition findings show that […]

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National Alliance Concerned About Implications ofTexas Medical Association v. HHS Surprise Billing for Employers/Employees https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/news/hhs-surprised-billing-for-employers/ Thu, 03 Mar 2022 23:02:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?p=10150 WASHINGTON – March 3, 2022 – The National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions (National Alliance) released the following statement regarding the decision rendered in the US District Court for the Eastern District of […]

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Lack of Transparency and Misaligned Incentives Reduce Adoption of Biosimilars Per National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/news/adoption-of-biosimilars/ Tue, 22 Feb 2022 23:03:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?p=10152 US years behind European Union; lack of competition and uptake means higher prices for employers WASHINGTON – February 22, 2022 – Biologics have transformed the science and economics of drug management […]

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PTSD, Depression and Addiction Soar Amid Skyrocketing Cases of Omicron https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/news/mental-health-index-december-2021/ Thu, 20 Jan 2022 23:04:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?p=10154 According to the Mental Health Index: 1 in 4 U.S. workers show signs of PTSD; depression up 87% and risk of addiction among men up 80% since September SAN FRANCISCO […]

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National Alliance Offers Recommendations for Employers to Address Gapsin Social Needs and Determinants of Health for US Workforce https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/news/address-gaps-in-social-needs/ Thu, 13 Jan 2022 23:05:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?p=10156 Collaboration with the CDC and NNPHI identified strategies and process to enhance employee and community well-being WASHINGTON – January 13, 2022 – A key issue facing our healthcare system today is […]

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Turner Industries and Phifer Honored by the National Allianceof Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions for Healthcare Strategy Innovation https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/news/2021-excellence-awards/ Wed, 10 Nov 2021 23:19:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?p=13504 The Economic Alliance for Michigan recognized for coalition leadership; Dr. Mohannad Kusti received Medical Director Leadership Award; and Cigna and Kaiser Permanente Washington selected for eValue8™ Innovation Award WASHINGTON – […]

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Employees Challenged by a Traumatized Workforce Unable to Concentrate; Experts Offer Advice https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/news/mental-health-index-october-2021/ Thu, 14 Oct 2021 22:37:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?p=13507 According to the Mental Health Index: When compared to before COVID-19, PTSD is up 53% and Sustained Attention is down 53% SAN FRANCISCO and WASHINGTON – October 14, 2021 – Chronic pandemic-induced stress […]

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National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions Backs No Surprises Act https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/news/coalitionsbacknosurpriseactinterim/ Mon, 04 Oct 2021 22:39:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?p=13509 Ending surprise medical bills key to reducing unsustainable healthcare costs for employers, employees and their families WASHINGTON – October 4, 2021 – The U.S. Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, […]

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According to the Mental Health Index: Older Workers Show Marked Mental Health Improvements; Workplace Mental Health Initiatives May Be Paying Off https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/news/mental-health-index-september-2021/ Thu, 16 Sep 2021 22:42:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?p=13511 Mental health decline among ages 20-39 concerning; 29% increase in anxiety SAN FRANCISCO and WASHINGTON – September 16, 2021 – According to the latest Mental Health Index: U.S. Worker Edition, employer-backed mental health […]

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New Survey Finds Many Employers had Reached Same Conclusion as Biden Administration for COVID-19 Mitigation in the Workplace https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/news/national-alliance-releases-purchaser-survey-aug-2021/ Mon, 13 Sep 2021 22:45:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?p=13513 Employers shifting return-to-work plans due to Delta variant, considering health strategy changes connected to affordability, and changing attitudes related to health reforms WASHINGTON – SEPTEMBER 13, 2021 – While most employers anticipated […]

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Eighteen Organizations Express Support for the Collaborate in an Orderly and Cohesive Manner Act Which Would Bolster Innovative Model of Provision of Mental Health Care https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/news/national-alliance-bolster-innovative-model-provisions-mental-heat/ Fri, 10 Sep 2021 22:46:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?p=13515  Watch a video from organizational leaders. See Congressional release. WASHINGTON — September 10, 2021 — Today 18 organizations announced their support for the Collaborate in an Orderly and Cohesive Manner (COCM) Act which will […]

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National Alliance Releases Resource to Help Employers Better Manage Drug Costs Under Medical Benefit https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/news/national-alliance-releases-release-resource-drug-cos/ Wed, 08 Sep 2021 23:14:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?p=13517 Report features assessment of health plans and medical medication management strategies to assist healthcare purchasers in achieving better value WASHINGTON – Sept. 8, 2021 – With the emergence of specialty therapeutics, […]

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According to Mental Health Index: Risk of PTSD Up 83%; Risk of General Anxiety Up 94% Among Ages 40-59 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/news/mental-health-index-august-2021/ Thu, 19 Aug 2021 23:17:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?p=13520 Experts warn: employees ages 40-59 feel outsized impact of delta variant fallout Key Mental Health Index Findings: SAN FRANCISCO and WASHINGTON, August 19, 2021 – Americans are not coping well according […]

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According to Mental Health Index: Elevated Risk of PTSD Continues; Adversely Impacts Employee Stress Levels, Resilience and Cognition https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/news/mental-health-index-july-2021/ Thu, 15 Jul 2021 23:24:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?p=13525 Experts: Now more than ever empathetic leadership critical to happy, committed, productive workforce Key Mental Health Index Findings:  SAN FRANCISCO and WASHINGTON, July 15, 2021 – As pandemic life gives way […]

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National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions Elects New Board Officers https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/news/elects-new-board-2021/ Wed, 14 Jul 2021 23:26:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?p=13527 WASHINGTON – July 14, 2021 – The National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions announced its slate of new officers for the Board of Governors. Officers are elected by their board peers based on […]

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According to Mental Health Index: 24% Decline in Employee Focus Driven by 36% Increase in Risk of PTSD https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/news/mental-health-index-june-2021/ Thu, 17 Jun 2021 23:28:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?p=13529 Pandemic-fueled trauma hijacking workers’ focus Key Mental Health Index Findings: SAN FRANCISCO and WASHINGTON – June 17, 2021 – Employers beware – pandemic-fueled trauma is driving a dramatic decline in employee focus, especially among […]

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New Analysis from National Alliance Reinforces Value of Clinical Research to Support Employer Efforts to ImprovePatient-centered Outcomes https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/news/value-of-client-research/ Wed, 26 May 2021 23:31:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?p=13534 WASHINGTON – May 26, 2021 – Employers and other private healthcare purchasers who provide coverage for more than 180 million Americans are seeking more evidence that supports improved patient-centered outcomes. The National […]

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According to the Mental Health Index: Everyone’s Mental Health is Worsening as Return to the Workplace Looms Large https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/news/mental-health-index-may-2021/ Thu, 20 May 2021 23:34:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?p=13536 Feelings of anxiety up 33% for women and 40% for employees ages 40-59 Key Mental Health Index Findings: SAN FRANCISCO and WASHINGTON, May 20, 2021 – According to the latest Mental […]

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Employers’ Prescription for Affordable Drugs Pushing for Greater Transparency, Competition and Value in Drug Pricing https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/news/value-in-drug-purchasing/ Thu, 22 Apr 2021 23:37:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?p=13538 With Congress beginning to consider drug pricing legislation, a coalition is mobilizing employers to drive down drug costs by educating leaders, influencing policy SAN FRANCISCO AND WASHINGTON – April 22, […]

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The Jed Foundation joins The Path Forward to Address Growing Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Challenges for Nation’s Teens and Young Adults https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/news/jed-foundation-joins-path-forward/ Tue, 20 Apr 2021 23:39:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?p=13540 WASHINGTON — April 20, 2021 — While the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic is far reaching, young adults have been significantly impacted with school closures, loss of income and isolation. To […]

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According to the Mental Health Index Risk of PTSD Increases 51% Among U.S. Employees Ages 40-59 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/news/mental-health-index-april-2021/ Thu, 15 Apr 2021 23:41:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?p=13543 Sandwich generation brings unique set of responsibilities and challenges to the workplace SAN FRANCISCO and WASHINGTON, April 15, 2021 – As Americans flock to vaccine sites nationwide, a collective sigh of […]

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Employers Expect Stabilized Business Environment Starting in Q2 and are Doubling Down on Efforts to Support COVID-19 Vaccinations and Health Reforms https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/news/national-alliance-releases-purchaser-survey/ Wed, 31 Mar 2021 23:43:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?p=13545 National Alliance purchaser survey also shows growing efforts to address health equity WASHINGTON – MARCH 31, 2021 – Over the next few months employers are looking at better delivery reform strategies […]

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According to Mental Health Index: One Year into Pandemic Employee Mental Health Concerns Rebound https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/news/mental-health-index-march-2021/ Fri, 19 Mar 2021 23:44:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?p=13547 Experts caution that existing mental health crisis persists SAN FRANCISCO and WASHINGTON, March 19, 2021 – Last year took U.S. workers on a pandemic-fueled emotional roller coaster marked by alarmingly high […]

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The Mental Health & Suicide Prevention National Response to COVID-19 Joins Together with National Initiative of Business Leaders to Advance Mental Health and Suicide Prevention https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/news/advance-mental-health/ Wed, 24 Feb 2021 00:47:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?p=13549 Influential national groups commit to strengthening access to mental health care in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic WASHINGTON, DC (February 23, 2021)—In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, leading national […]

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Mental Health Index: Stress, Negativity Levels and Risk of General Anxiety Take a Positive Turn in the New Year https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/news/mental-health-index-february-2021/ Sat, 20 Feb 2021 00:49:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?p=13554 Experts cautiously optimistic; warn employers are not out of the woods SAN FRANCISCO and WASHINGTON – February 19, 2021 – The new year brings promising news for employers increasingly challenged to […]

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Employer/Physician Collaborative Announces Strategies to Work Together to Improve Patient Care https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/news/collaborative-announces-strategies/ Wed, 03 Feb 2021 00:52:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?p=13556 National Alliance/CAPP report identifies opportunities around care delivery and alternative payment models WASHINGTON – February 2, 2021 – To engage employers and other healthcare purchasers and providers in strategic discussions to […]

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Mental Health Index Finds 62% Drop in Employee Focus; 48% Increase in Risk of Depression https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/news/mental-health-index-january-2021/ Fri, 29 Jan 2021 00:56:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?p=13560 Data shows dangerous decline and all-time low in Americans’ mental health; likely due to holidays, political uncertainties and continuing COVID-19 stressors SAN FRANCISCO and WASHINGTON, January 28, 2021 – The state of […]

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Women’s Risk of Addiction Up 65% According to Mental Health Index https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/news/mental-health-index-december-2020/ Sat, 19 Dec 2020 00:58:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?p=13562 Gen X employees’ risk of general anxiety disorder up 103%; men show signs of post-election mental health relief SAN FRANCISCO and WASHINGTON – December 18, 2020 – According to the Mental […]

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National Alliance Releases Employer Pharmacy Benefit Management Guide to Drive Transparency and Quality https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/news/employerpharmacybenefitmanagementguide/ Thu, 17 Dec 2020 01:00:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?p=13564 Resource features assessments of Cigna, CVS Caremark, Express Scripts,MaxorPlus and Navitus Health Solutions WASHINGTON – December 16, 2020 – To arm employers and other purchasers with critical data on the performance […]

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Coalition of Employers Demand Fair and Reasonable Pricing for COVID-19 Vaccines and Therapeutic Drugs https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/news/coalition-demand-fair-pricing/ Tue, 08 Dec 2020 01:02:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?p=13566 EmployersRx releases guidance to ensure Americans have access to affordable therapies WASHINGTON – December 7, 2020 – As the COVID-19 crisis will only end when people have access to effective vaccines […]

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Primary Care Collaborative, National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions and Pacific Business Group on Health Announce New Attributes of Advanced Primary Care https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/news/new-attributes-advanced-primary-care/ Wed, 02 Dec 2020 01:04:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?p=13568 WASHINGTON/SAN FRANCISCO — December 1, 2020 — Primary Care Collaborative (PCC), the National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions (National Alliance) and the Pacific Business Group on Health (PBGH) announced today ways the Shared Principles of Primary […]

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Men’s Risk of Depression Up 69%; PTSD Up 68%; General Anxiety Up 55% https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/news/mental-health-index-november-2020/ Fri, 20 Nov 2020 01:06:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?p=13572 Mental Health Index reveals troubling trend; men’s mental health risks nearing levels not seen since the onset of the pandemic SAN FRANCISCO and WASHINGTON, November 19, 2020 – Until now, the Mental […]

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Qualcomm and Merrill Steel Honored by the National Alliance for Healthcare Strategy Innovation https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/news/2020-excellence-award/ Tue, 10 Nov 2020 01:08:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?p=13574 Pittsburgh Business Group on Health recognized for coalition leadership, and Cigna received eValue8™ Innovation Award WASHINGTON – November 9, 2020 – Qualcomm and Merrill Steel were awarded the 2020 Employer/Purchaser Excellence […]

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According to The Mental Health Index: U.S. Workers Show Signs of Improved Focus; Yet Remain Significantly at Risk for Depression and General Anxiety https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/news/mental-health-index-october-2020/ Fri, 23 Oct 2020 00:10:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?p=13576 Risk of PTSD declines 22% and is nearing Pre-COVID 19 levels SAN FRANCISCO and WASHINGTON, October 22, 2020 – Since March 2020, the Mental Health Index: U.S. Worker Edition has tracked the downward […]

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Survey Finds Employers Remain Committed to Health Benefits, Focused on New Payment Strategies and Open to Government Reforms https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/news/employers-remain-committed/ Wed, 30 Sep 2020 00:12:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?p=13578 National Alliance purchaser poll found caregiving benefits have tripled since COVID-19 WASHINGTON – September 29, 2020 – Faced with record disruption in healthcare services and the economic downturn, employers are staying […]

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According to Mental Health Index: Employees’ Ability to Focus Attention and Complete Tasks Down 31% https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/news/ability-to-focus-attention-down/ Fri, 18 Sep 2020 00:15:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?p=13580 Chronic state of anxiety and stress negatively impacting workers’ cognitive performance SAN FRANCISCO and WASHINGTON, September 17, 2020 – Americans have been living in a highly-prolonged state of unpredictability amid COVID-19. […]

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102% Upsurge in Risk for Depression Among U.S. Workers Since February https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/news/upsurge-in-depression-risk/ Fri, 21 Aug 2020 00:17:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?p=13582 Millennials among those most vulnerable; show a 101% higher risk of depression than middle-aged counterparts SAN FRANCISCO and WASHINGTON, August 20, 2020 – The risk for depression among U.S. workers has […]

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The American Worker in Crisis: Study Finds 83% of US Employees Are Experiencing Mental Health Issues https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/news/american-worker-in-crisis/ Fri, 24 Jul 2020 00:19:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?p=13584 Analysis by Lyra Health and the National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions also reveals that 40% of workers don’t feel employers support their mental health BURLINGAME, CA and WASHINGTON — […]

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What Do Employers and Other Healthcare Purchasers Really Want? https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/news/what-do-employers-want/ Thu, 23 Jul 2020 00:32:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?p=13596 Purchasers, providers initiate collaboration to improve healthcare delivery OAKLAND, CA and WASHINGTON – July 22, 2020 – Employers and other healthcare purchasers and America’s leading medical groups are collaborating to find […]

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IVI Announces Grant to National Health Council, National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions to Improve Value Assessment https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/news/ivi-announces-grant/ Tue, 21 Jul 2020 00:35:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?p=13599 Goal: Identify areas of consensus to ultimately make the value assessment processuseful to those who receive and pay for care ALEXANDRIA, VA – July 20, 2020 – The Innovation and Value Initiative (IVI), a non-profit […]

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Mental Health Index – US Worker Edition – June 2020 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/news/mental-health-index-june-2020/ Sat, 18 Jul 2020 00:38:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?p=13605 June Brings Some Mental Health Relief for US Workers; But Risk for Mental Health Conditions Remains High SAN FRANCISCO and WASHINGTON, July 17, 2020 –According to the Mental Health Index […]

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Family Physicians and Employer Coalitions Partner to Address Sustainability and Effectiveness of Primary Care to Improve Health and Wellbeing of All Americans https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/news/family-physicians-employers-partner/ Thu, 16 Jul 2020 00:41:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?p=13609 WASHINGTON – July 15, 2020 – The primary care system in the United States is collapsing due to decades of underinvestment, a poorly designed financing structure and a crushing set of […]

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National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions Elects New Board Officers https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/news/elects-new-board/ Fri, 03 Jul 2020 00:45:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?p=13612 WASHINGTON – July 2, 2020 – The National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions announced its slate of new officers for the Board of Governors. Officers are elected by their board peers based on […]

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Working Women Bear Emotional Brunt of COVID-19; Anxiety Driving Poor Workplace Performance According to Mental Health Index: U.S. Worker Edition https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/news/mental-health-benchmark/ Wed, 17 Jun 2020 00:46:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?p=13614 National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions joins Total Brain and One Mind at Work to bring national mental health benchmark to business leaders nationwide SAN FRANCISCO and WASHINGTON – June […]

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Sharecare and National Alliance Partner to Connect Employers and Communities to Improve Health and Well-being across US https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/news/sharecare-partnership/ Thu, 21 May 2020 00:48:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?p=13616 Collaboration sets new standard for private-public partnership to help employers impact the communities where their employees live, work and play WASHINGTON and ATLANTA – May 20, 2020 – The National Alliance of […]

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America is Looking to Safely Get Back to Work https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/news/safely-back-to-work/ Tue, 19 May 2020 00:49:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?p=13618 National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions survey of 200+ employers across country found 88% have COVID-19 return to work task force in place WASHINGTON – May 18, 2020 – US employers are […]

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The Path Forward Releases Guidance for Employers and Health Plans in Anticipation of COVID-19 Mental Health and Substance Use “Second Wave” https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/news/path-forward-guidance/ Tue, 05 May 2020 00:50:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?p=13620 Specific recommendations raise bar for behavioral care provided by telehealth, primary care and specialists WASHINGTON – May 4, 2020 – Rates of suicide and drug-related deaths were at record levels before the […]

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National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions Identifies Employer Strategies and Seven Key Attributes to Advanced Primary Care that Drives Value and Improves Health https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/news/apc-deepdive/ Tue, 28 Apr 2020 00:52:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?p=13622 Comprehensive assessment offers employers strategies to optimize the delivery of care to their workforces WASHINGTON – April 27, 2020 – Over the last few decades primary care has suffered due to […]

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Employers Mobilizing Benefits and Policy Changes in Light of COVID-19 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/news/employers-mobilize-covid-19/ Tue, 31 Mar 2020 00:53:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?p=13624 National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions releases survey results from256 employers across country WASHINGTON – March 30, 2020 – As the coronavirus disrupts lives and businesses around the world, employers are […]

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Employer Survey Finds Improved Health and Affordable Care are Priorities and Lagging Confidence that this is Achieved through Benefits https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/news/employer-survey-findings/ Wed, 11 Mar 2020 00:55:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?p=13626 WASHINGTON and OAKLAND, CA – March 10, 2020 – US employers can have significant impact in shaping the care, health and wellbeing of their workers and family members given that almost […]

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Drug and Hospital Prices, “Medicare for All” Among Greatest Threats to Employer-Sponsored Coverage Per National Alliance Purchaser Poll https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/news/pulse-of-the-purchaser/ Fri, 21 Feb 2020 01:57:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?p=13629 Two out of three respondents were open to Medicare public option WASHINGTON – Feb. 20, 2020 – Employers who sponsor health benefits for millions of Americans face rising healthcare costs and […]

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Arbitration is not the Answer; National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions Urges Congress to Solve Surprise Medical Billing Crisis https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/news/surprise-medical-billing-crisis/ Wed, 12 Feb 2020 01:58:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?p=13631 WASHINGTON – Feb. 11, 2020 – This is a critical week for the millions of Americans still receiving bankrupting surprise medical bills and the employers who sponsor health benefits for their […]

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National Alliance Releases Findings on Employer Perspectives and Recommendations to Curb the High Cost of Drugs https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/news/employer-rx-roundtable-findings/ Thu, 09 Jan 2020 01:59:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?p=13633 60% of employers indicated that drug and medical spending is costly and unsustainable WASHINGTON – Jan. 8, 2020 – Faced with increasing prescription drug costs over the last several years, employers […]

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The Path Forward for Mental Health and Substance Use Names Eight Regions to Spearhead Employer Efforts to Improve Access to Effective Care https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/news/mental-health-regions-named/ Thu, 12 Dec 2019 02:33:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?p=13677 WASHINGTON – December 11, 2019 – The national steering committee for The Path Forward for Mental Health and Substance Use – National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions, American Psychiatric Association (APA), […]

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Cigna, Geisinger and Health Net Recognized by National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions with 2019 eValue8™ Innovation Award https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/news/2019-evalue8-awards/ Thu, 21 Nov 2019 02:35:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?p=13679 WASHINGTON – Nov. 20, 2019 – The National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions, a nonprofit organization of purchaser-led business and health coalitions, honored Cigna, Geisinger Health System and Health Net, LLC with […]

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The Walt Disney Company and Brakebush Brothers Honored by National Alliance for Efforts to Improve Healthcare Delivery System https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/news/2019-awards/ Wed, 13 Nov 2019 02:31:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?p=13675 Employers’ Forum of Indiana received membership award for coalition leadership WASHINGTON – Nov. 12, 2019 – The Walt Disney Company and Brakebush Brothers, Inc. were awarded the 2019 Employer/Purchaser Excellence Award […]

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To Combat the Mental Health & Substance Use Public Health Crisis Employer, Physician and Policy Groups Partner https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/news/path-forward/ Wed, 13 Nov 2019 02:29:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?p=13671 The Path Forward for Mental Health and Substance Use will improve access to effective care WASHINGTON – November 12, 2019 – Rates of suicide and drug-related deaths are at record levels.  […]

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Employers: House and Senate Proposals Move Us Closer to Prescription Drug Cost Relief for Patients and Employers https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/news/employers-prescription/ Wed, 06 Nov 2019 02:26:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?p=13667 WASHINGTON – NOV. 5, 2019 – Employers’ Prescription for Affordable Drugs (EmployersRx) issued this statement in conjunction with the ongoing debate of the Lower Drug Costs Now Act of 2019 (H.R. 3), the Prescription Drug […]

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National Alliance Announces Speakers for Annual Forum: Employers Driving Innovation, Health and Value https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/news/2019-annual-forum-speakers/ Wed, 16 Oct 2019 01:27:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?p=13669 Benefits leaders from American Airlines, General Motors, Southwire, State of TN,US Steel and Walmart among event’s headliners WASHINGTON – October 15, 2019 – The National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions will convene many […]

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National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions Joins in Launching Employers’ Prescription for Affordable Drugs https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/news/affordable-drug-costs/ Thu, 10 Oct 2019 01:20:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?p=13658 WASHINGTON – October 9, 2019 – The National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions (National Alliance) is pleased to join the Pacific Business Group on Health (PBGH) and the ERISA Industry Committee […]

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Expanding Reach Across US, Three New Members Join the National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/news/new-members/ Fri, 13 Sep 2019 01:21:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?p=13660 WASHINGTON – September 12, 2019 – The National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions welcomes the addition of three new members: the Alabama Employer Health Consortium, the Connecticut Business Group on Health and the […]

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National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions Elects New Board Officers https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/news/2019-new-board/ Tue, 16 Jul 2019 01:22:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?p=13662 WASHINGTON – July 15, 2019 – The National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions announced its slate of new officers for the Board of Governors. Officers are elected by their board peers based on […]

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Almost 80% of Employers Consider Mental Health Important to Management Strategy per National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions Survey https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/news/mental-health-survey/ Wed, 24 Apr 2019 01:24:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?p=13665 WASHINGTON – April 23, 2019 – Nearly all (99%) purchasers/employers agree that the mental health of their employees is directly linked to the overall performance of the organization. This is among […]

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National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions Releases Roadmap for Employers to Improve Cancer Care and Costs https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/news/oncology-report/ Tue, 08 Jan 2019 02:14:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?p=13649 Comprehensive health plan assessment offers strategies to drive better value and outcomes and reduce waste to support oncology patients WASHINGTON – Jan. 7, 2019 – While cancer deaths have been declining since […]

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UnitedHealth Group Recognized by National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions with 2018 eValue8™ Innovation Award https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/news/evalue8-awards/ Thu, 06 Dec 2018 02:15:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?p=13651 WASHINGTON – Dec. 5, 2018 – The National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions (National Alliance), a nonprofit organization of purchaser-led business and health coalitions, honored UnitedHealth Group with the 2018 eValue8™ Innovation Award. […]

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Walmart Honored by National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions for Efforts to Improve Healthcare Delivery System https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/news/2018-awards/ Wed, 14 Nov 2018 02:17:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?p=13653 Florida Health Care Coalition & Kentuckiana Health Collaborative also recognized for leadership efforts  WASHINGTON – Nov. 13, 2018 – Walmart was presented with the 2018 Employer/Purchaser Excellence Award by the National Alliance […]

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Employers Concerned about Waste & Inappropriate Care, yet 60% not Managing per National Alliance & Benfield-Gallagher Survey https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/news/healthcare-waste-survey/ Fri, 26 Oct 2018 01:18:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?p=13655 WASHINGTON – Oct. 25, 2018 – Every year the healthcare industry wastes an estimated $750 billion, and while employers overwhelmingly perceive this to be a problem, a sizable percentage (60%) are not […]

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National Business Coalition Sees Disparities in Access & Quality of Mental Health and Substance Use Support https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/news/mental-health-report/ Fri, 14 Sep 2018 01:09:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?p=13641 National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions releases roadmap for corporate America to improve behavioral health delivery WASHINGTON – Sept. 13, 2018 – It’s estimated that for every dollar spent in improved treatment […]

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National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions Elects New Board Officers https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/news/2018-board/ Fri, 27 Jul 2018 01:10:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?p=13643 WASHINGTON – July 26, 2018 – The National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions, a nonprofit network of business coalitions across the country, announced its slate of new officers for the Board of Governors. Officers are […]

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National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions and Remedy Partners Collaborate to Accelerate Healthcare Payment Reform https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/news/remedy-partners/ Wed, 27 Jun 2018 01:11:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?p=13645 Integrated national platform aims to accelerate employer adoption of bundled payments WASHINGTON and NORWALK, Conn. – June 26, 2018 –  The National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions (National Alliance), a nonprofit network of […]

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National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions Names Bruce Sherman Chief Medical Officer https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/news/bruce-sherman/ Wed, 28 Feb 2018 02:13:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?p=13647 WASHINGTON – Feb. 27, 2018 – The National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions, a nonprofit network of business coalitions, representing more than 12,000 purchasers and 45 million Americans, has engaged Bruce Sherman, MD, FCCP, FACOEM, […]

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Employers’ Forum of Indiana Newest Member of National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/news/new-member-indiana/ Fri, 23 Feb 2018 02:01:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?p=13635 WASHINGTON and INDIANAPOLIS – Feb. 22, 2018 – The Employers’ Forum of Indiana has joined as a new member the National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions, a nonprofit network of business coalitions, representing more […]

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ABIM Foundation and National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions Announce Choosing Wisely https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/news/choosing-wisely-collaboration/ Wed, 21 Feb 2018 02:06:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?p=13637 Effort will promote consumer engagement throughout US via network of employer/purchaser coalitions WASHINGTON – Feb. 20, 2018 – New and expanded partnerships are critical to the continued success and spread of […]

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National Alliance Announces 2018 Slate of Conferences for Healthcare Purchasers and Stakeholders https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/news/2018-calendar/ Thu, 15 Feb 2018 02:07:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?p=13639 WASHINGTON and DALLAS – Feb. 14, 2018 – The National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions, a nonprofit network of business coalitions, representing more than 12,000 purchasers and 45 million Americans, is hosting two major conferences […]

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