Action Brief 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 Action Brief Archives | National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions 32 32 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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]]> Understanding Cell and Gene Therapy and its Impact on the Workforce https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/understanding-cell-and-gene-therapy-and-its-impact-on-the-workforce/ Mon, 30 Sep 2024 21:21:52 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=17392 This two-part Action Brief series (see links, below) covers the basics of the fast-growing field of life-changing, life-saving — and costly — cell and gene therapies (CGTs). Learn to navigate […]

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]]> 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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]]> Employers Beware: Alternative Funding Programs Require Careful Review to Avoid Negative Consequences https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/employers-beware-alternative-funding-programs-require-careful-review-to-avoid-negative-consequences/ Tue, 27 Aug 2024 15:15:17 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=17170 As healthcare costs increase, employers and other plan sponsors continue to explore strategies to better manage pharmaceutical costs. Given that prescription drug spending accounts for 18% of all healthcare spending, […]

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]]> 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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]]> 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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]]> New Directions to Better Manage High-Cost Claims https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/managing-high-cost-claims/ Thu, 07 Sep 2023 23:26:01 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=14209 High-cost claims have become the single fastest-growing healthcare cost for employers in the last decade; a significant threat to employer-sponsored healthcare benefits. This Action Brief includes steps employers and other […]

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]]> 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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]]> New Approaches to Addressing Major Depressive Disorder in the Workplace https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/mental-health-in-the-workplace/ Mon, 10 Jul 2023 22:47:49 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=13881 Clinical depression has become one of America’s most costly illnesses, comparable to heart disease. The action steps found in this Action Brief include strategies employers can use to support the […]

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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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]]> 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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]]> 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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]]> 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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]]> New GPBCH Action Brief on Prescription Digital Therapeutics https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/new-gpbch-action-brief-on-prescription-digital-therapeutics/ Mon, 25 Apr 2022 21:19:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=8939 The post New GPBCH Action Brief on Prescription Digital Therapeutics appeared first on National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions.

]]> Improving Drug Management Employer Biosimilar Strategies https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/improving-drug-management-employer-biosimilar-strategies/ Tue, 22 Mar 2022 21:31:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=8969 This Action Brief helps employers understand and overcome obstacles to biosimilar uptake. Case studies from leading employers illustrate how they are saving millions by transitioning patients to safe and effective […]

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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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]]> 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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]]> Better Value, Smarter Deductibles in HSA High-deductible Health Plans https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/better-value-smarter-deductibles-in-hsa-high-deductible-health-plans/ Wed, 16 Feb 2022 22:47:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=9007 Learn how to achieve better value from high-deductible health plans by following good practices identified by HR and benefits professionals.  One example, enabling high-value care through expanding pre-deductible coverage, will […]

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]]> Better Value, Smarter Deductibles in HSA-HDHPs: Improving Health, Equity & Engagement https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/better-value-smarter-deductibles-in-hsa-hdhps-improving-health-equity-engagement/ Thu, 04 Nov 2021 22:08:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=9058 The increasing prevalence of HDHPs has been somewhat successful in improving consumer engagement and lowering employer healthcare spending. But cheaper insurance premiums come with a worrisome and unintended consequence: Lower […]

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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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]]> 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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]]> Mitigating High-Cost Claims – A Closer Look at Hemophilia https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/mitigating-high-cost-claims-a-closer-look-at-hemophilia/ Thu, 10 Jun 2021 23:32:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=9341 Although hemophilia is a rare disorder affecting about 25,000 people in the US, it ranks among the highest-cost healthcare conditions, averaging $270,000 per claimant annually.1 As with many rare diseases, […]

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

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]]> 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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]]> 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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]]> 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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]]> Advanced Primary Care Adds Value – Action Brief https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/advanced-primary-care-adds-value-action-brief/ Thu, 17 Dec 2020 17:28:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=9568 Advanced primary care (APC) delivers increased value for patients and purchasers by encompassing seven key attributes. Learn more about how APC leads to improved patient health, satisfaction and engagement; reduces […]

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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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]]> Action Brief: Medical Imaging https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/action-brief-medical-imaging/ Wed, 25 Nov 2020 17:44:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=9630 Medical imaging is essential for providing accurate diagnosis, assessing disease, and monitoring treatment. Purchasers and payers have a unique opportunity to establish quality measures that help ensure patients receive consistent […]

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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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]]> 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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]]> 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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]]> 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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]]> Integrating Mental Health Services and Primary Care https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/integrating-mental-health-services-and-primary-care/ Tue, 25 Aug 2020 16:38:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=9608 Improving Outcomes, Lowering Costs, Reducing Stigma  Research shows that 68% of people diagnosed with mental illness, particularly depression, have higher rates of comorbidities than the general population. These patients also […]

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]]> Accelerating the Path Forward During Turbulent Times: The Case for Collaborative Care During COVID-19 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/accelerating-the-path-forward-during-turbulent-times-the-case-for-collaborative-care-during-covid-19/ Wed, 17 Jun 2020 16:11:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=9497 This article outlines the case for collaborative care during COVID-19.

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]]> Tele-Behavioral Health for Employees: Pre-COVID Practices and Recommendations for Post COVID Path Forward https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/tele-behavioral-health-for-employees-pre-covid-practices-and-recommendations-for-post-covid-path-forward/ Mon, 04 May 2020 15:54:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=9421 This brief examines the state of  tele-behavioral health (TBH) in the United States before the COVID-19 pandemic, how TBH policies and practices changed in response to it, the opportunity TBH […]

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

]]> Talking-Points Summary for Mindful Philanthropy https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/talking-points-summary-for-mindful-philanthropy/ Thu, 23 Jan 2020 23:13:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=9218 This document was created for Mindful Philanthropy to outline The Path Forward for Mental Health and Substance Use.

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]]> The Path Forward for Mental Health and Substance Use – Executive Summary https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/the-path-forward-for-mental-health-and-substance-use-executive-summary/ Thu, 16 Jan 2020 23:01:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=9200 This executive summary reviews the Five Priority Strategies of the Path Forward for Mental Health and Substance Use. The goals of this project will be achieved through a market-driven implementation plan […]

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]]> Clinical Brief – Medicinal Uses of Cannabis Derived Products https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/clinical-brief-medicinal-uses-of-cannabis-derived-products/ Wed, 30 Oct 2019 21:38:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=9171 The post Clinical Brief – Medicinal Uses of Cannabis Derived Products appeared first on National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions.

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