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

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

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

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

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

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

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]]> More than 65 Organizations Call on Workplaces to Provide Comprehensive Obesity Care Coverage https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/news/more-than-65-organizations-call-on-workplaces-to-provide-comprehensive-obesity-care-coverage/ Wed, 12 Mar 2025 13:16:39 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?p=19488 The post More than 65 Organizations Call on Workplaces to Provide Comprehensive Obesity Care Coverage appeared first on National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions.

]]> 68 healthcare orgs sign on to open letter pushing for enhanced obesity care coverage https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/news/68-healthcare-orgs-sign-on-to-open-letter-pushing-for-enhanced-obesity-care-coverage/ Thu, 06 Mar 2025 14:20:45 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?p=19490 The post 68 healthcare orgs sign on to open letter pushing for enhanced obesity care coverage appeared first on National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions.

]]> How this employee lost 100 lbs using his employee benefits https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/news/how-this-employee-lost-100-lbs-using-his-employee-benefits/ Wed, 19 Feb 2025 18:34:55 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?p=19277 The post How this employee lost 100 lbs using his employee benefits appeared first on National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions.

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

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]]> 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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]]> Employer plans face GLP-1 anti-obesity drug rebate threats https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/news/employer-plans-face-glp-1-anti-obesity-drug-rebate-threats/ Fri, 27 Sep 2024 21:48:35 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?p=17373 The post Employer plans face GLP-1 anti-obesity drug rebate threats appeared first on National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions.

]]> 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.

]]> MHPAEA: Feds post final mental health parity regulations https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/news/mhpaea-feds-post-final-mental-health-parity-regulations/ Tue, 10 Sep 2024 12:15:50 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?p=17286 The post MHPAEA: Feds post final mental health parity regulations appeared first on National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions.

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

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

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]]> Workplace insurance could soon be stripped down https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/news/workplace-insurance-could-soon-be-stripped-down/ Wed, 21 Aug 2024 15:48:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?p=17053 The post Workplace insurance could soon be stripped down appeared first on National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions.

]]> Supreme Court ruling could soften upcoming mental health parity regulations https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/news/supreme-court-ruling-could-soften-upcoming-mental-health-parity-regulations/ Fri, 12 Jul 2024 01:40:15 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?p=16792 The post Supreme Court ruling could soften upcoming mental health parity regulations appeared first on National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions.

]]> A day in the sun for a new sunscreen? https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/news/a-day-in-the-sun-for-a-new-sunscreen/ Fri, 31 May 2024 15:11:17 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?p=16763 The post A day in the sun for a new sunscreen? appeared first on National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions.

]]> Why half of all workers may struggle to get weight-loss drug health insurance coverage https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/news/why-half-of-all-workers-may-struggle-to-get-weight-loss-drug-health-insurance-coverage/ Thu, 30 May 2024 20:51:52 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?p=16585 The post Why half of all workers may struggle to get weight-loss drug health insurance coverage appeared first on National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions.

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

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

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

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]]> ‘The Time Is Now’: How Employers Can Offer Comprehensive Obesity Care https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/news/the-time-is-now-how-employers-can-offer-comprehensive-obesity-care/ Mon, 20 May 2024 13:15:23 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?p=16525 The post ‘The Time Is Now’: How Employers Can Offer Comprehensive Obesity Care appeared first on National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions.

]]> Employers feel the side effects of drugmaker control over Wegovy, Ozempic costs https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/news/employers-feel-the-side-effects-of-drugmaker-control-over-wegovy-ozempic-costs/ Thu, 18 Apr 2024 18:05:23 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?p=16194 The post Employers feel the side effects of drugmaker control over Wegovy, Ozempic costs appeared first on National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions.

]]> Study Highlights Disparities in Access to In-Network Mental Health Care vs Medical Care https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/news/study-highlights-disparities-in-access-to-in-network-mental-health-care-vs-medical-care/ Wed, 17 Apr 2024 18:06:45 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?p=16196 The post Study Highlights Disparities in Access to In-Network Mental Health Care vs Medical Care appeared first on National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions.

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

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]]> Weight loss drug Wegovy is now approved for heart health — but that won’t mean broad insurance coverage just yet https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/news/weight-loss-drug-wegovy-is-now-approved-for-heart-health-but-that-wont-mean-broad-insurance-coverage-just-yet/ Sat, 16 Mar 2024 22:04:12 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?p=16021 The post Weight loss drug Wegovy is now approved for heart health — but that won’t mean broad insurance coverage just yet appeared first on National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions.

]]> What Ozempic can teach CFOs about drug costs https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/news/what-ozempic-can-teach-cfos-about-drug-costs/ Thu, 07 Mar 2024 22:46:43 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?p=16010 The post What Ozempic can teach CFOs about drug costs appeared first on National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions.

]]> Weight-loss drug restrictions shine spotlight on imbalance in obesity care https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/news/weight-loss-drug-restrictions-shine-spotlight-on-imbalance-in-obesity-care/ Mon, 04 Mar 2024 22:56:13 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?p=16014 The post Weight-loss drug restrictions shine spotlight on imbalance in obesity care appeared first on National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions.

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

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]]> National Alliance President and CEO Shawn Gremminger Discusses 2024 Initiatives, PBMs, and Health Equity https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/news/national-alliance-president-and-ceo-shawn-gremminger-discusses-2024-initiatives-pbms-and-health-equity/ Sat, 03 Feb 2024 00:27:44 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?p=15107 The post National Alliance President and CEO Shawn Gremminger Discusses 2024 Initiatives, PBMs, and Health Equity appeared first on National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions.

]]> Six Reasons Why It’s So Hard to Get Your Weight-Loss Drugs https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/news/six-reasons-why-its-so-hard-to-get-your-weight-loss-drugs/ Sat, 03 Feb 2024 00:24:55 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?p=15103 The post Six Reasons Why It’s So Hard to Get Your Weight-Loss Drugs appeared first on National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions.

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

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]]> 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.

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

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]]> 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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]]> Mental health benefits: Overcoming hurdles to provide employees with better access to care https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/news/mental-health-benefits-overcoming-hurdles-to-provide-employees-with-better-access-to-care/ Mon, 04 Dec 2023 20:10:27 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?p=14652 The post Mental health benefits: Overcoming hurdles to provide employees with better access to care appeared first on National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions.

]]> Mental health benefits: Overcoming hurdles to provide employees with better access to care https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/news/mental-health-benefits-overcoming-hurdles-to-provide-employees-with-better-access-to-care-2/ Mon, 04 Dec 2023 17:25:58 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?p=15010 The post Mental health benefits: Overcoming hurdles to provide employees with better access to care appeared first on National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions.

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

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

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

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

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]]> 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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]]> Ozempic hype forces employer calls on obesity coverage https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/news/ozempic-hype-forces-employer-calls-on-obesity-coverage-2/ Mon, 02 Oct 2023 12:44:07 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?p=14502 The post Ozempic hype forces employer calls on obesity coverage appeared first on National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions.

]]> Ozempic Hype Forces Employer Calls on Obesity Coverage https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/news/ozempic-hype-forces-employer-calls-on-obesity-coverage/ Thu, 28 Sep 2023 15:10:42 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?p=14341 The post Ozempic Hype Forces Employer Calls on Obesity Coverage appeared first on National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions.

]]> These 15 metro areas saw biggest jumps in Ozempic use. They might not be where you expect. https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/news/these-15-metro-areas-saw-biggest-jumps-in-ozempic-use-they-might-not-be-where-you-expect/ Wed, 27 Sep 2023 14:56:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?p=14335 The post These 15 metro areas saw biggest jumps in Ozempic use. They might not be where you expect. appeared first on National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions.

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

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

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

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

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

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]]> 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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]]> Wegovy’s Potential Heart Benefit Factors Into Coverage Decisions https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/news/wegovys-potential-heart-benefit-factors-into-coverage-decisions/ Mon, 21 Aug 2023 22:17:09 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?p=14225 The post Wegovy’s Potential Heart Benefit Factors Into Coverage Decisions appeared first on National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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]]> 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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]]> Employers Dissatisfied With Networks’ Access to Behavioral Health Services https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/news/employers-dissatisfied-with-networks-access-to-behavioral-health-services/ Wed, 03 May 2023 21:52:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?p=12861 The post Employers Dissatisfied With Networks’ Access to Behavioral Health Services appeared first on National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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]]> Making Comparative Effectiveness Research a Stronger, More Relevant Tool for Employers https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/making-comparative-effectiveness-research-a-stronger-more-relevant-tool-for-employers/ Tue, 25 May 2021 15:44:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=9384 Over the years, scientific and clinical research has focused mainly on the clinical impact and safety of treatments associated with pharmaceutical, procedural and surgical interventions. This research has supported the […]

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]]> COVID-19 Vaccine Myths & Facts for Employees https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/covid-19-vaccine-myths-facts-for-employees/ Tue, 11 May 2021 15:47:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=9393 THE VIRUS, NOT THE VACCINE, IS THE ENEMYMyths are common when new vaccines come on the market. Instead of focusing on the positive truth that dangerous illnesses can be wiped […]

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]]> Debunking COVID-19 Vaccine Myths https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/debunking-covid-19-vaccine-myths/ Thu, 29 Apr 2021 15:50:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=9409 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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]]> Cannabis and the Workplace – Employer Strategies that Support a Healthy Workforce https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/cannabis-and-the-workplace-employer-strategies-that-support-a-healthy-workforce/ Tue, 27 Apr 2021 15:54:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=9422 Cannabis in the Workplace: Employer Strategies that Support a Health Workforce: As medical cannabis continues to be legalized across the US, its access and use are expanding, compelling employers to […]

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]]> Supporting Employers in Oncology Across the Patient Journey https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/supporting-employers-in-oncology-across-the-patient-journey/ Mon, 26 Apr 2021 15:55:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=9426 In late March we released our new Oncology Educational Learning Module series focusing on helping employers enhance their Cancer Care Strategy through the Patient Journey. Along with this work, we […]

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]]> COVID-19 Healthcare Impact – The Long View https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/covid-19-healthcare-impact-the-long-view/ Thu, 08 Apr 2021 16:02:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=9458 Looking beyond the immediate concerns of COVID-19 vaccination and testing, this issue revisits the potential long-term impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on employer baseline healthcare strategies including:

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]]> Pandemic Response: Past, Present & Future https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/pandemic-response-past-present-future/ Thu, 08 Apr 2021 15:59:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=9446 Tracking and responding to COVID-19 has upended every aspect of our lives. This webinar will focus on where we go from here to accelerate a safe return to work and prepare for […]

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]]> Addressing Communities at High Risk: The Impact of COVID 19 on Mental Health https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/addressing-communities-at-high-risk-the-impact-of-covid-19-on-mental-health/ Thu, 01 Apr 2021 16:04:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=9464 This webinar offers a unique opportunity to learn from employers, researchers and providers as they share their findings and experiences in addressing the heightened mental health needs of high-risk employees, […]

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]]> Assessing a Plan’s Efforts to Address Health Inequities: The Role of NCQA’s Multicultural Healthcare Distinction Program https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/assessing-a-plans-efforts-to-address-health-inequities-the-role-of-ncqas-multicultural-healthcare-distinction-program/ Thu, 18 Mar 2021 16:09:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=9488 Although health equity has become a priority issue over the last year, employers struggle to know what steps can be taken to drive change and ensure equitable health care for […]

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]]> Debunking the Myth of COVID-19 Vaccines https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/debunking-the-myth-of-covid-19-vaccines/ Fri, 12 Mar 2021 17:10:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=9493 With the COVID-19 vaccine rollout underway, employers, doctors and other healthcare professionals are key to helping patients overcome vaccine hesitancy. During this webinar, we will set forth succinct, evidence-based answers […]

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]]> Employer Town Hall on Addressing Pandemic Fatigue https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/employer-town-hall-on-addressing-pandemic-fatigue/ Fri, 05 Mar 2021 17:12:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=9501 This webinar features an open discussion of the following pandemic fatigue topics: Recorded March 4, 2021

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]]> Employer Town Hall on Coronavirus https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/employer-town-hall-on-coronavirus/ Wed, 17 Feb 2021 17:18:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=9524 The post Employer Town Hall on Coronavirus appeared first on National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions.

]]> Action Brief: Cardiovascular Prevention and Care https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/action-brief-cardiovascular-prevention-and-care/ Wed, 27 Jan 2021 17:20:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=9536 CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE IS INCREASING, DRIVING UP COST AND HINDERING PRODUCTIVITYNo disease in today’s workforce is more common and more costly than cardiovascular disease. The good news is that there is […]

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]]> Action Brief: Chronic Kidney Disease https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/action-brief-chronic-kidney-disease/ Wed, 27 Jan 2021 17:19:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=9531 PREVENTING, DIAGNOSING & DELAYING DISEASE PROGRESSION37 million Americans have kidney disease; 90% don’t know it.Every day, our kidneys filter blood to remove toxins, waste and harmful substances from our blood […]

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]]> COVID-19 and Immunizations https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/covid-19-and-immunizations/ Wed, 23 Dec 2020 17:26:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=9559 This action brief includes practical things employers can do to help guide employees through uncertain times to ensure widespread vaccine adoption.

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]]> A Mindful Approach toward Mitigating Racial Biases https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/a-mindful-approach-toward-mitigating-racial-biases/ Thu, 10 Dec 2020 17:35:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=9594 This webinar explores actionable steps to incorporate a mindful approach toward mitigating racial biases in your organization.

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]]> Rethinking Health & Wellbeing Strategies https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/rethinking-health-wellbeing-strategies/ Tue, 01 Dec 2020 17:38:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=9609 Connecting employee health and wellbeing strategies to overall organizational performance and, more specifically, to a broader people agenda, has often been sub-optimized. Often, organizations are “siloed,” and wellness and health […]

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]]> Action Brief: High Value Preventive Care During COVID-19 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/action-brief-high-value-preventive-care-during-covid-19/ Wed, 25 Nov 2020 17:47:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=9639 The use of preventive care for physical and mental health has fallen sharply during the COVID-19 pandemic, with people foregoing immunizations, testing, screening and treatment. As a result, fewer acute, […]

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]]> SPANISH VERSION: High-Value Preventive Care During COVID-19 for Employers https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/spanish-version-high-value-preventive-care-during-covid-19-for-employers/ Mon, 09 Nov 2020 17:50:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=9651 This Action Brief offers employer actions to support their preventive care strategy during COVID-19. As the pandemic took hold, providers deferred elective and preventive care services in an effort to […]

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]]> SPANISH VERSION: Staying Healthy during COVID-19 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/spanish-version-staying-healthy-during-covid-19/ Mon, 09 Nov 2020 17:49:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=9647 This Action Brief for employees outlines the importance of immunizations. Most healthy people who contract COVID-19 do not become as sick as unhealthy people. Immunizations (shots) help prevent many serious […]

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]]> Don’t Fall Back on “Flu-VID” – Medical Directors on Demand, October 2020 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/dont-fall-back-on-flu-vid-medical-directors-on-demand-october-2020/ Mon, 26 Oct 2020 16:53:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=9668 Recorded October 22, 2020  Discussion included:

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]]> Staying Healthy during COVID-19 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/staying-healthy-during-covid-19/ Mon, 19 Oct 2020 16:54:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=9672 This Action Brief for employees outlines the importance of immunizations. Most healthy people who contract COVID-19 do not become as sick as unhealthy people. Immunizations (shots) help prevent many serious […]

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]]> Employer Town Hall: Employer Readiness for COVID-19 Vaccine https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/employer-town-hall-employer-readiness-for-covid-19-vaccine/ Wed, 14 Oct 2020 16:56:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=9681 This COVID-19 Employer Town Hall discusses the challenges, opportunities, and initial thinking on what employers need to do to get ready for a COVID-19 vaccine. 

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]]> Key Employer Insights: What makes Primary Care ADVANCED Primary care and How does it Add Value to Healthcare https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/key-employer-insights-what-makes-primary-care-advanced-primary-care-and-how-does-it-add-value-to-healthcare/ Thu, 24 Sep 2020 16:55:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=9676 This webinar brings Primary Care Experts, Coalition Leaders and PCORI-funded researchers to discuss the strategies behind Advanced Primary Care and how Employers can begin to implement this model through their […]

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]]> How COVID-19 is Changing How We Address Workforce Health https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/how-covid-19-is-changing-how-we-address-workforce-health/ Thu, 17 Sep 2020 16:53:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=9667 Beyond the immediate risk of COVID-19 lies many growing concerns: employees are deferring necessary care, and more likely to experience heightened stress, anxiety, and depression. This webinar discusses how one […]

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]]> High-Value Preventive Care During COVID-19 for Employers https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/high-value-preventive-care-during-covid-19-for-employers/ Sat, 12 Sep 2020 16:59:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=9692 This Action Brief offers employer actions to support their preventive care strategy during COVID-19. As the pandemic took hold, providers deferred elective and preventive care services in an effort to […]

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]]> Returning to work safely during a global pandemic https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/returning-to-work-safely-during-a-global-pandemic/ Fri, 11 Sep 2020 16:49:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=9646 This webinar discusses how one employer has created perimeters of defense in support of the safety and health of their most valuable resource, their employees. 

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]]> Stroke Awareness https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/stroke-awareness/ Thu, 10 Sep 2020 16:46:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=9635 Urging Employees to get Emergency Care during the Pandemic  “Unrecognized fatalities” from COVID-19 suggest that many patients suffering from serious conditions are dying as a results of delaying or not […]

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]]> Stroke Awareness in the Time of COVID-19 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/stroke-awareness-in-the-time-of-covid-19/ Wed, 02 Sep 2020 16:44:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=9631 “Unrecognized fatalities” from COVID-19 suggest that many patients suffering from stroke and other serious conditions are dying as a result of delaying or not seeking care during the pandemic. In […]

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]]> A Race and Equity lens on Employee Wellbeing Strategy https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/a-race-and-equity-lens-on-employee-wellbeing-strategy/ Fri, 28 Aug 2020 16:42:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=9623 This town hall explores how employers can refocus their wellbeing strategies to better understand the impact of race and systemic racism on wellbeing and equity within their organizations and potential […]

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]]> Employer Town Hall: COVID-19 & Caregiving https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/employer-town-hall-covid-19-caregiving/ Wed, 19 Aug 2020 16:31:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=9579 This Town Hall focuses on the amplified challenges faced by those who, in addition to working, are caring for older adults, children, or both during the COVID-19 pandemic and how […]

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]]> The Roots and Impact of Social Determinants on Race, Health & Equity https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/the-roots-and-impact-of-social-determinants-on-race-health-equity/ Fri, 07 Aug 2020 16:28:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=9567 This town hall will discuss the factors that have led to the social determinants of health and how that has resulted in racial disparities in both health and equity. 

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]]> Employee Perspectives on their Mental Health During COVID-19 Results of June 2020 Nationwide Survey https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/employee-perspectives-on-their-mental-health-during-covid-19-results-of-june-2020-nationwide-survey/ Mon, 27 Jul 2020 16:23:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=9545 As employees face growing rates of stress, anxiety, burnout, and thoughts of self-harm, too many report a lack of employer support for their mental and emotional wellbeing. This webinar discusses […]

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]]> Race, Health & Equity Town Hall: The (Un)conscious Bias in Delivering Care https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/race-health-equity-town-hall-the-unconscious-bias-in-delivering-care/ Fri, 17 Jul 2020 16:19:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=9532 This town hall discusses how healthcare delivery has been impacted by systemic racism and what needs to occur to improve trust, transparency and accountability. 

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]]> Race, Health & Equity Town Hall: Restarting the Conversation on Race, Health & Equity https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/race-health-equity-town-hall-restarting-the-conversation-on-race-health-equity/ Fri, 26 Jun 2020 16:17:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=9520 This is a listening session to take a fresh look at the influence of race on the health and wellbeing of employees and their families in our organizations, communities, and […]

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]]> Removing the Mental Health Care Burdens of Stigma and Access with Big Health https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/removing-the-mental-health-care-burdens-of-stigma-and-access-with-big-health/ Thu, 11 Jun 2020 20:32:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=13399 Big Health offers proven, creative, entertaining digital tools that equip employees to effectively address mental health issues. Sleepio is based on cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), delivering tips to help workers improve the […]

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]]> Employer Town Hall on COVID-19 – Rethinking Healthcare Delivery in light of COVID-19 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/employer-town-hall-on-covid-19-rethinking-healthcare-delivery-in-light-of-covid-19/ Wed, 27 May 2020 16:09:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=9489 This webinar holds an open discussion with a diverse panel on how employers are rethinking care delivery in the light of COVID-19.

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]]> Helping employers to support employees where they live, work and play during the COVID-19 Era https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/helping-employers-to-support-employees-where-they-live-work-and-play-during-the-covid-19-era/ Fri, 22 May 2020 16:07:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=9479 The webinar discussion includes:

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]]> COVID-19 Mental Health Fallout: How Digital Tools Can Help https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/covid-19-mental-health-fallout-how-digital-tools-can-help/ Thu, 21 May 2020 16:04:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=9467 Anxiety, depression and loneliness were on the rise before COVID-19. But employees are struggling now more than ever, and the mental health fallout will last long after the crisis ends. […]

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]]> Employer Town Hall on COVID-19 – Financial Impact of COVID-19 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/employer-town-hall-on-covid-19-financial-impact-of-covid-19/ Fri, 15 May 2020 16:02:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=9455 This town hall held an open discussion with a diverse panel on the current and future financial impact of COVID-19 to plan sponsors and other healthcare stakeholders.

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]]> COVID-19 Return to Work Strategies Survey Results https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/covid-19-return-to-work-strategies-survey-results/ Fri, 15 May 2020 16:00:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=9450 A survey of 210 employers on their return to work strategies in light of COVID-19 was conducted by the National Alliance in early May 2020. 

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]]> Letter to Congress on COVID-19 Policies https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/letter-to-congress-on-covid-19-policies/ Wed, 06 May 2020 15:58:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=9442 The post Letter to Congress on COVID-19 Policies appeared first on National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions.

]]> Population Health Strategy during COVID-19 Era https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/population-health-strategy-during-covid-19-era/ Tue, 05 May 2020 15:57:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=9434 This webinar discusses how the COVID-19 environment is causing employers to modify and re-prioritize their approaches to population health.

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]]> Measurement Based Care (MBC) .pdfs https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/measurement-based-care-mbc-pdfs/ Mon, 04 May 2020 15:50:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=9408 The four resources attached include:  1. A Kennedy Forum Paper on best practices for MBC: the use of standardized quantitative quality measures to track outcomes for behavioral disorders.     […]

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]]> Families First Coronavirus Response Act: Employer Paid Leave Requirements https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/families-first-coronavirus-response-act-employer-paid-leave-requirements/ Thu, 30 Apr 2020 15:48:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=9397 Learn about the Families First Coronavirus Response Act and employer paid leave requirements. While the act is geared to organizations less than 500 people, it might also be of interest […]

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]]> Gearing up for Paycheck Protection Program 2.0: Lessons Learned from a Funded Coalition https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/gearing-up-for-paycheck-protection-program-2-0-lessons-learned-from-a-funded-coalition/ Mon, 27 Apr 2020 15:45:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=9390 Employers Health CFO, Steve Burger, gave an update regarding the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and any additional funding that may be available to speakers. 

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]]> Return to Work Survey Results https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/return-to-work-survey-results/ Fri, 24 Apr 2020 15:39:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=9379 The post Return to Work Survey Results appeared first on National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions.

]]> Working from Home: Keeping Your Back Healthy https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/working-from-home-keeping-your-back-healthy/ Fri, 10 Apr 2020 15:27:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=9370 The post Working from Home: Keeping Your Back Healthy appeared first on National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions.

]]> Choosing Wisely in the Face of COVID-19 for Employers https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/choosing-wisely-in-the-face-of-covid-19-for-employers/ Thu, 09 Apr 2020 15:20:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=9366 As this pandemic is presenting new and major challenges for people around the world, employers are seeking ways they can best support their workforce now.  Discussions include: 

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]]> Employer Town Hall on COVID-19 – Addressing Mental Health and Wellbeing https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/employer-town-hall-on-covid-19-addressing-mental-health-and-wellbeing/ Fri, 03 Apr 2020 15:17:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=9362 Addressing Mental Health and Wellbeing. Covid-19 is presenting new and major challenges to employers and communities around the world. This Town Hall discusses how employers are supporting employees and their families […]

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]]> Employer Town Hall on COVID-19 – Pulse of the Purchaser Final Results https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/employer-town-hall-on-covid-19-pulse-of-the-purchaser-final-results/ Fri, 27 Mar 2020 15:13:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=9354 An exclusive town hall presented on March 25, 2020 on a survey on how employers are handling COVID-19 from a benefits and policy perspective.

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]]> Choosing Wisely in the Face of COVID-19 03/25/2020 Recording & Deck https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/choosing-wisely-in-the-face-of-covid-19-03-25-2020-recording-deck/ Fri, 27 Mar 2020 14:51:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=9350 The post Choosing Wisely in the Face of COVID-19 03/25/2020 Recording & Deck appeared first on National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions.

]]> OSHA Guidance on Preparing Workplaces for COVID-19 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/osha-guidance-on-preparing-workplaces-for-covid-19/ Thu, 26 Mar 2020 15:48:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=9264 The post OSHA Guidance on Preparing Workplaces for COVID-19 appeared first on National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions.

]]> Total Person Health: An Employer Case Study Aligns with Emerging Research to Show How an Integrative Healthcare Approach Pays Off https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/total-person-health-an-employer-case-study-aligns-with-emerging-research-to-show-how-an-integrative-healthcare-approach-pays-off/ Thu, 19 Mar 2020 15:45:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=9259 Total Person Health is a new evidence based approach to employer health strategy. This webinar explores how one employer has applied this thinking to make a meaningful impact on the […]

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]]> Integrating Employer and Patient-Centered Approaches to Benefit Design & Delivery https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/integrating-employer-and-patient-centered-approaches-to-benefit-design-delivery/ Thu, 19 Mar 2020 15:42:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=9255 Having a patient-centered focus is moving to the forefront of healthcare delivery as it shifts the decision making to be more inclusive and respectful of the individual’s needs, values and […]

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]]> Coronavirus: Make 5 Calls to Flatten the Curve https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/coronavirus-make-5-calls-to-flatten-the-curve/ Thu, 12 Mar 2020 14:51:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=9250 The post Coronavirus: Make 5 Calls to Flatten the Curve appeared first on National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions.

]]> Employer Town Hall on the Coronavirus (COVID-19) https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/employer-town-hall-on-the-coronavirus-covid-19/ Wed, 11 Mar 2020 14:11:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=9246 With the pressing rise of reported cases of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) within the United States, the National Alliance hosted a virtual town hall to hear from employers and our medical […]

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]]> Coronavirus – An Employer’s Action Guide https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/coronavirus-an-employers-action-guide/ Thu, 05 Mar 2020 15:09:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=9242 The post Coronavirus – An Employer’s Action Guide appeared first on National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions.

]]> Community Wellbeing: Overview of Conversations, other Business Models and our Next Steps https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/community-wellbeing-overview-of-conversations-other-business-models-and-our-next-steps/ Mon, 24 Feb 2020 15:04:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=9234 This webinar discussed national projects in the wellbeing space, including insights from National Alliance conversations with the Health Enhancement Research Organization (HERO), Optum, Wellbeing in the Nation (WIN), and the […]

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]]> Redesigning the Oncology Care Model: White Paper https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/redesigning-the-oncology-care-model-white-paper/ Wed, 19 Feb 2020 15:01:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=9230 The post Redesigning the Oncology Care Model: White Paper appeared first on National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions.

]]> What Purchasers Need to Know About Cancer_Infographic https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/what-purchasers-need-to-know-about-cancer_infographic/ Wed, 30 Oct 2019 21:40:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=9175 The National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions created a two page infographic for employers/purchasers on what they need to know about cancer. This piece was created as a supplement to […]

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]]> Whitepaper: Mental Health & Wellbeing In Today’s Workforce https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/whitepaper-mental-health-wellbeing-in-todays-workforce/ Mon, 30 Sep 2019 21:26:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=9167 While the prevalence of physical health issues like diabetes, heart disease, and obesity continue to rise, the annual costs for mental health are increasing twice as fast as all other […]

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]]> Care After Hospitalizations  https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/care-after-hospitalizations/ Tue, 10 Sep 2019 21:59:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=10740 Mental health has become a serious concern for employers, especially as they consider the workforce cost and productivity implications.When a diagnosis of serious mental illness requires hospitalization, extra attention and […]

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]]> Cancer Care Surveillance https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/cancer-care-surveillance/ Tue, 10 Sep 2019 21:23:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=9162 There are 15.5 million cancer survivors in the United States with numbers expected to hit 20.3 million in 2026. Only recently has attention been paid to their unique needs and […]

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]]> A Fresh Look at Obesity and the Role of Bariatric Surgery: Enhancing your Benefit Design Approach https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/a-fresh-look-at-obesity-and-the-role-of-bariatric-surgery-enhancing-your-benefit-design-approach/ Thu, 02 May 2019 17:15:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=9123 Obesity remains a leading driver of morbidity and cost for employed populations. This webinar discusses the state of the obesity battle and where bariatric surgery fits within the range of […]

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]]> Insights & Implications for Purchasers _ Results from the 2019 National Employer Survey on Mental Health https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/insights-implications-for-purchasers-_-results-from-the-2019-national-employer-survey-on-mental-health/ Wed, 24 Apr 2019 16:47:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=9113 In early 2019, the National Alliance in collaboration with its member coalitions, launched a comprehensive survey on mental health attitudes and strategies of employers across the country. This webinar provides […]

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]]> Developing A Multi-Stakeholder Approach to Address Obesity as a Disease: A Guidebook for Creating an Obesity Forum https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/developing-a-multi-stakeholder-approach-to-address-obesity-as-a-disease-a-guidebook-for-creating-an-obesity-forum/ Thu, 04 Apr 2019 16:43:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=9109 This guide is intended to provide a roadmap for other coalitions to 1) engage local constituencies to understand Obesity as a disease; 2) identify the multiple players needed to effectively […]

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]]> Achieving Value in Mental Health Support https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/achieving-value-in-mental-health-support/ Mon, 18 Mar 2019 15:54:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=8732 There continues to be widespread concern across the country among purchasers and purchaser coalitions on several issues impacting access to behavioral health specialists, as well as the quality and management […]

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]]> Achieving Value in Cancer Care https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/achieving-value-in-cancer-care/ Mon, 18 Mar 2019 15:18:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=8722 Statistics from the National Institute of Health show that between 1990 and 2014, the cancer death rate in the United States fell by 25%. However, the costs of this progress have […]

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]]> Mental Health – A Next Generation in Employee Resource Groups https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/mental-health-a-next-generation-in-employee-resource-groups/ Fri, 08 Mar 2019 00:09:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=1684 Learn from Trulia (Zillow Group), Johnson & Johnson, and Oath (Verizon Media Group), who have launched mental health-related groups at their companies, as well as from leaders looking at trends […]

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]]> Digital Diabetes Tools  https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/digital-diabetes-tools/ Tue, 26 Feb 2019 00:09:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=1686 Recorded on November 1, 2018  Summary of Medical Director Advisory Council (MDAC) on Demand call  Objectives of the call Topics: Discussion points: https://www.nawhc.org/resources-research/resources-research Discussion points: Discussion points:

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