Hospital Fair Price Archives | National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions Tue, 29 Jul 2025 13:40:55 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.2 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/wp-content/uploads/Favicon_NAH.png Hospital Fair Price Archives | National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions 32 32 What’s Leading Healthcare Costs? https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/news/20450/ Tue, 08 Jul 2025 13:38:10 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?p=20450 The post What’s Leading Healthcare Costs? appeared first on National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions.

]]> Find out how Shawn Gremminger is urging us to rethink healthcare costs today https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/news/find-out-how-shawn-gremminger-is-urging-us-to-rethink-healthcare-costs-today/ Mon, 07 Jul 2025 13:24:46 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?p=20444 The post Find out how Shawn Gremminger is urging us to rethink healthcare costs today appeared first on National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions.

]]> Understanding Health Care Pricing https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/news/understanding-health-care-pricing-2/ Thu, 03 Jul 2025 13:27:53 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?p=20446 The post Understanding Health Care Pricing appeared first on National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions.

]]> 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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]]> Patients and Employers Support This GOP Budget Cut. Hospitals Say It’s Too Risky. https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/news/patients-and-employers-support-this-gop-budget-cut-hospitals-say-its-too-risky/ Tue, 01 Apr 2025 19:37:17 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?p=19538 The post Patients and Employers Support This GOP Budget Cut. Hospitals Say It’s Too Risky. appeared first on National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions.

]]> Trump Health Transparency Order Sparks Hope of Enforcement Boost https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/news/trump-health-transparency-order-sparks-hope-of-enforcement-boost/ Thu, 27 Feb 2025 14:34:48 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?p=19347 The post Trump Health Transparency Order Sparks Hope of Enforcement Boost appeared first on National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions.

]]> 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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]]> Finding and sharing hospital prices with your audience https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/news/finding-and-sharing-hospital-prices-with-your-audience/ Wed, 29 Jan 2025 18:37:11 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?p=19279 The post Finding and sharing hospital prices with your audience appeared first on National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions.

]]> Show us Your Prices | Predictions for 2025 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/news/show-us-your-prices-predictions-for-2025/ Tue, 14 Jan 2025 19:02:34 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?p=18997 The post Show us Your Prices | Predictions for 2025 appeared first on National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions.

]]> How Can Employers Manage Rising Healthcare Costs in 2025? https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/news/how-can-employers-manage-rising-healthcare-costs-in-2025/ Tue, 07 Jan 2025 20:38:11 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?p=18118 The post How Can Employers Manage Rising Healthcare Costs in 2025? appeared first on National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions.

]]> 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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]]> ‘Qualified’ or ‘quack’? Hill debates Oz CMS pick. https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/news/how-cfos-can-get-ready-for-an-ipo-in-2025-2/ Wed, 20 Nov 2024 16:04:44 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?p=17874 The post ‘Qualified’ or ‘quack’? Hill debates Oz CMS pick. appeared first on National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions.

]]> Employers Seek Strategies to Combat Rising Health Care Costs https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/news/employers-seek-strategies-to-combat-rising-health-care-costs/ Wed, 30 Oct 2024 13:42:29 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?p=17623 The post Employers Seek Strategies to Combat Rising Health Care Costs appeared first on National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions.

]]> Employers using various strategies to contain healthcare costs https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/news/employers-using-various-strategies-to-contain-healthcare-costs/ Tue, 29 Oct 2024 13:40:42 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?p=17621 The post Employers using various strategies to contain healthcare costs appeared first on National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions.

]]> Advanced primary care: More employers adopting to curb high hospital bills https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/news/advanced-primary-care-more-employers-adopting-to-curb-high-hospital-bills/ Tue, 29 Oct 2024 13:39:19 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?p=17619 The post Advanced primary care: More employers adopting to curb high hospital bills appeared first on National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions.

]]> 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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]]> 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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]]> Op-ed: Shawn Gremminger and Bret Jackson: What is hospital dumping and why should legislators, employers and patients care? https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/news/op-ed-shawn-gremminger-and-bret-jackson-what-is-hospital-dumping-and-why-should-legislators-employers-and-patients-care/ Mon, 16 Sep 2024 23:57:55 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?p=17318 The post Op-ed: Shawn Gremminger and Bret Jackson: What is hospital dumping and why should legislators, employers and patients care? appeared first on National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions.

]]> 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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]]> Hospitals charging more than ‘fair price’ https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/news/hospitals-charging-more-thanfair-price/ Mon, 22 Jul 2024 14:32:21 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?p=16802 The post Hospitals charging more than ‘fair price’ appeared first on National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions.

]]> Legislation to Improve Health Billing Transparency Endorsed by ERISA Industry Committee https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/news/legislation-to-improve-health-billing-transparency-endorsed-by-erisa-industry-committee/ Mon, 10 Jun 2024 15:07:34 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?p=16761 The post Legislation to Improve Health Billing Transparency Endorsed by ERISA Industry Committee appeared first on National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions.

]]> Hospital to Union: Pay Up or You’re Stuck With Us in Your Health Plan https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/news/hospital-to-union-pay-up-or-youre-stuck-with-us-in-your-health-plan/ Tue, 21 May 2024 16:45:59 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?p=16533 The post Hospital to Union: Pay Up or You’re Stuck With Us in Your Health Plan appeared first on National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions.

]]> Opinion: High healthcare costs cause pain for small business owners and employees https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/news/opinion-high-healthcare-costs-cause-pain-for-small-business-owners-and-employees/ Thu, 02 May 2024 00:56:55 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?p=16457 The post Opinion: High healthcare costs cause pain for small business owners and employees appeared first on National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions.

]]> Employer health care advocacy group urges action on ‘indefensible’ hospital prices https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/news/employer-health-care-advocacy-group-urges-action-on-indefensible-hospital-prices/ Thu, 21 Mar 2024 21:11:07 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?p=16084 The post Employer health care advocacy group urges action on ‘indefensible’ hospital prices appeared first on National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions.

]]> Hospital prices are ‘unreasonable’ and ‘indefensible’, say employers https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/news/hospital-prices-are-unreasonable-and-indefensible-say-employers/ Mon, 26 Feb 2024 13:32:37 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?p=15464 The post Hospital prices are ‘unreasonable’ and ‘indefensible’, say employers appeared first on National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions.

]]> 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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]]> Obesity, Women’s Health, Health Equity Among Top Benefit Focuses for Employers in 2024 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/news/obesity-womens-health-health-equity-among-top-benefit-focuses-for-employers-in-2024/ Tue, 19 Dec 2023 14:20:59 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?p=15000 The post Obesity, Women’s Health, Health Equity Among Top Benefit Focuses for Employers in 2024 appeared first on National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions.

]]> Report: Less than Half of Employers Are Confident In Integrity of Hospitals, PBMs https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/news/report-less-than-half-of-employers-are-confident-in-integrity-of-hospitals-pbms/ Wed, 13 Dec 2023 16:42:09 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?p=14962 The post Report: Less than Half of Employers Are Confident In Integrity of Hospitals, PBMs appeared first on National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions.

]]> 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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]]> 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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]]> Lina Khan speaks out about FTC’s private equity lawsuit: ‘We’re putting the market on notice’ https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/news/lina-khan-speaks-out-about-ftcs-private-equity-lawsuit-were-putting-the-market-on-notice/ Fri, 17 Nov 2023 19:10:36 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?p=14624 The post Lina Khan speaks out about FTC’s private equity lawsuit: ‘We’re putting the market on notice’ appeared first on National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions.

]]> Employer group pushes for site-neutral https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/news/employer-group-pushes-for-site-neutral/ Tue, 07 Nov 2023 19:06:33 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?p=14621 The post Employer group pushes for site-neutral appeared first on National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions.

]]> 3 Ways That Large Employers Influence Health Insurance Costs, Coverage https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/news/3-ways-that-large-employers-influence-health-insurance-costs-coverage/ Wed, 18 Oct 2023 19:41:57 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?p=14467 The post 3 Ways That Large Employers Influence Health Insurance Costs, Coverage appeared first on National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions.

]]> Employer Group to Hospitals: Your High Prices Aren’t Justified and Here’s Why https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/news/employer-group-to-hospitals-your-high-prices-arent-justified-and-heres-why/ Tue, 19 Sep 2023 15:49:47 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?p=14326 The post Employer Group to Hospitals: Your High Prices Aren’t Justified and Here’s Why appeared first on National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions.

]]> 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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]]> 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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]]> 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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]]> 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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]]> 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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]]> 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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]]> Implementing Stakeholder Accountability to Limit Healthcare Spending Growth https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/implementing-stakeholder-accountability-to-limit-healthcare-spending-growth/ Thu, 06 May 2021 15:49:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=9401 With the COVID-19 vaccine rollout in high gear, misinformation has flooded communication channels and led to widespread concern and vaccine hesitancy. Employers play a key role in debunking the abundant […]

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]]> Hospital Price Transparency – CMS Rule https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/hospital-price-transparency-cms-rule/ Tue, 30 Mar 2021 16:05:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=9471 Every hospital operating in the U.S. must provide clear, accessible pricing information online about the items and services they provide as of January 1, 2021. Learn what this means for […]

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]]> RE: RAND 3.0 one-pager https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/re-rand-3-0-one-pager/ Sat, 25 Apr 2020 15:42:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=9383 The post RE: RAND 3.0 one-pager appeared first on National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions.

]]> Employers Taking Action to Improve Hospital Transparency https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/employers-taking-action-to-improve-hospital-transparency/ Wed, 10 Jul 2019 17:51:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=9136 In early May, the results of an important National Hospital Price Transparency study, conducted by RAND Corporation, was released and found the prices paid to hospitals for privately insured patients […]

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]]> National Hospital Price Transparency: What’s Fair? https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/national-hospital-price-transparency-whats-fair/ Tue, 12 Mar 2019 23:09:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=1685 This presentation was originally given to the Data Driven Strategy affinity group on March 11, 2019  Title: National Hospital price Transparency: What’s Fair?Presenter: Gloria Sachdev, B.S. Pharm, Pharm.D.

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