Health Equity Archives | National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions Mon, 02 Jun 2025 21:19:06 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.2 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/wp-content/uploads/Favicon_NAH.png Health Equity Archives | National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions 32 32 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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]]> 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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]]> 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.

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

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

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]]> 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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]]> 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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]]> 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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]]> 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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]]> 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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]]> 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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]]> 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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]]> 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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]]> 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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]]> 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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]]> 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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]]> 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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]]> 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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]]> 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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