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Employers Eye Transparency, Data Access to Confront Rising Health Care Costs

September 9th 2025

Pulse of the Purchaser 2025 survey results showed the use of transparent PBMs more than doubled in just 1 year, from 12% to 31%.

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More Employers Offer Preventive Drug Lists Over Time

August 18th 2025

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Is the Employer Health Care Tax Exclusion Safe? Kerris Willis Shares Insight From American Benefits Council

June 13th 2025

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How Employers Can Fight the Price Crisis

May 5th 2025

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Real-World Digitally Based Diabetes Management Program Implementation by a Large Employer

March 4th 2025

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Dr Bruce Sherman: Adding Nuance Can Make Value-Based Insurance Design More Impactful for Employers
January 13th 2020

Dr Bruce Sherman: Adding Nuance Can Make Value-Based Insurance Design More Impactful for Employers

Making benefit design more nuanced through the inclusion of employee variables could help increase the impact of value-based insurance design for employers, said Bruce Sherman, MD, chief medical officer of the National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions.
Concerns of Healthcare Stakeholders in the Runup to 2020 Election
January 8th 2020

Concerns of Healthcare Stakeholders in the Runup to 2020 Election

On this episode of the podcast, we speak with Peter Bonis, MD, chief medical officer, Clinical Effectiveness, Wolters Kluwer Health, which recently released the survey, Mending HealthCare in America 2020: Consumers & Cost.
Dr Bruce Sherman Outlines Successful Employer Strategies for Containing Healthcare Costs
January 7th 2020

Dr Bruce Sherman Outlines Successful Employer Strategies for Containing Healthcare Costs

An array of different techniques, including direct primary care, are being used by employers to manage healthcare costs while keeping care affordable for employees, according to Bruce Sherman, MD, chief medical officer of the National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions.
Nearly 8 in 10 Employers Express Concern About Financial Stability of Workers, Survey Shows
January 2nd 2020

Nearly 8 in 10 Employers Express Concern About Financial Stability of Workers, Survey Shows

Matthew Gavidia
In MassMutual’s 2019 Workplace Financial Wellness Study, survey data gathered by Greenwald & Associates reported that a large majority of employers believe their employees are struggling financially in saving for retirement, settling debt, and dealing with medical costs.
Dr Bruce Sherman Discusses Opportunities for Employers to Emphasize Value When Purchasing Healthcare Plans
December 31st 2019

Dr Bruce Sherman Discusses Opportunities for Employers to Emphasize Value When Purchasing Healthcare Plans

Employers’ decisions around purchasing healthcare plans should focus on a broader measure of value, including employee productivity, not just cost, according to Bruce Sherman, MD, chief medical officer of the National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions.
Bret Jackson Discusses Upcoming Challenges of Paying for Specialty Drugs, Therapeutic Advancements
December 26th 2019

Bret Jackson Discusses Upcoming Challenges of Paying for Specialty Drugs, Therapeutic Advancements

A major upcoming challenge in healthcare will be determining how to pay for specialty drugs and medical advancements like cellular therapies, said Bret Jackson, president of the Economic Alliance for Michigan.
Tackling Substance Abuse, Opioid Crisis: How Health Insurance Providers are Increasing Access to Addiction Treatment
December 24th 2019

Tackling Substance Abuse, Opioid Crisis: How Health Insurance Providers are Increasing Access to Addiction Treatment

Matthew Gavidia
In a news brief published by AHIP, initiatives employed by health insurance providers AmeriHealth Caritas, Geisinger, Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey, and UPMC plan to address issues ranging from the opioid crisis to behavioral healthcare access.
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December 24th 2019

The Role of Health Plans and Employers in Fostering Vaccine Engagement

What We're Reading: FDA Clears Breast Cancer Drug; ACA Numbers Steady; Sutter Settles Case
December 23rd 2019

What We're Reading: FDA Clears Breast Cancer Drug; ACA Numbers Steady; Sutter Settles Case

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The FDA approved [fam-] trastuzumab deruxtecan-nxki, which will be marketed as Enhertu; preliminary CMS numbers show that 8.3 million people enrolled in coverage under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) from November 1 to December 17, about 2% fewer than last year; Sutter Health agreed to pay $575 million to settle claims of anticompetitive behavior brought by the California state attorney general as well as unions and employers.
Dr Bruce Sherman on How Employers Can Accelerate Movement Toward Value-Based Models
December 20th 2019

Dr Bruce Sherman on How Employers Can Accelerate Movement Toward Value-Based Models

Progress toward value-based payment models is moving slowly, so employers and healthcare systems need to recognize the value of taking on risk and encourage surrounding entities in their communities to do the same, said Bruce Sherman, MD, chief medical officer of the National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions.
Healthcare Trends to Watch in 2020: National Business Group on Health Highlights Growing Initiatives Among Employers
December 19th 2019

Healthcare Trends to Watch in 2020: National Business Group on Health Highlights Growing Initiatives Among Employers

Matthew Gavidia
The National Business Group on Health released its list of healthcare trends to watch in 2020, highlighted by growing employer initiatives on high quality, high value healthcare, and an increased focus on mental health issues.
PwC Health Research Institute Unveils Impending Top Health Industry Issues of 2020
December 13th 2019

PwC Health Research Institute Unveils Impending Top Health Industry Issues of 2020

Matthew Gavidia
In PwC Health Research Institute’s report, “Top health industry issues of 2020: Will digital start to show an ROI?” researchers highlighted the forces that will most powerfully affect the health industry in 2020, with a chief focus on the concern emerging from revisions to overseas tax provisions.
Bret Jackson Suggests Drivers of Michigan's Low Hospital Prices
December 9th 2019

Bret Jackson Suggests Drivers of Michigan's Low Hospital Prices

The unique market dynamics in Michigan have contributed to lower hospital prices, but it remains to be seen if recent policy changes will reveal these prices to be artificially depressed, according to Bret Jackson, president of the Economic Alliance for Michigan.
Vanessa Sammy Discusses the Importance of Partnerships for Accomplishing Disruption
December 3rd 2019

Vanessa Sammy Discusses the Importance of Partnerships for Accomplishing Disruption

Partnerships are essential for overcoming the barriers to implementing value-based care, explained Vanessa Sammy, MPA, MHSA, senior director of commercial strategy and implementation for Remedy Partners.
Prominence Health Plan Reveals Increased Cost Savings, Improved Quality of Care in Its 2018 Results
December 2nd 2019

Prominence Health Plan Reveals Increased Cost Savings, Improved Quality of Care in Its 2018 Results

Matthew Gavidia
Prominence Health Plan announced that its 7 Universal Health Services (UHS) Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) revealed a continued trend of increased cost savings and improved quality in 2018 results.
Top 5 AJMC® Articles of November 2019
November 28th 2019

Top 5 AJMC® Articles of November 2019

Here are the top 5 articles for the month of November.
Mental Health Conditions Projected to Be a Significant Factor of Employer-Sponsored Healthcare Benefit Costs, Survey Finds
November 25th 2019

Mental Health Conditions Projected to Be a Significant Factor of Employer-Sponsored Healthcare Benefit Costs, Survey Finds

Matthew Gavidia
Over the next 5 years, mental health conditions are expected to become 1 of the most significant factors attributed to employer-sponsored healthcare benefit costs worldwide, according to survey findings.
Bret Jackson Outlines Findings, Origins, Next Steps of RAND Hospital Pricing Comparison Study
November 25th 2019

Bret Jackson Outlines Findings, Origins, Next Steps of RAND Hospital Pricing Comparison Study

A RAND study comparing hospital prices across states provided insights into the drivers of high healthcare spending in Michigan, explained Bret Jackson, president of the Economic Alliance for Michigan.
Disparities in Access to Behavioral Healthcare for Employer-Sponsored Health Plans Worsening, Study Finds
November 21st 2019

Disparities in Access to Behavioral Healthcare for Employer-Sponsored Health Plans Worsening, Study Finds

Matthew Gavidia
For both in-network access and provider reimbursement rates, disparities between physical and behavioral healthcare is worsening for American families seeking affordable and available mental healthcare and addiction treatment, according to study findings.
Vanessa Sammy on How New Data Tools Help Patients Choose a Site of Care
November 18th 2019

Vanessa Sammy on How New Data Tools Help Patients Choose a Site of Care

New tools enabling data access can help patients choose the most appropriate site of care for their needs, representing a significant change in the care delivery paradigm, according to Vanessa Sammy, MPA, MHSA, senior director of commercial strategy and implementation for Remedy Partners.
Affordability of Healthcare for Employees Cited as Chief Focus of US Employers in Mercer's 2019 National Survey
November 16th 2019

Affordability of Healthcare for Employees Cited as Chief Focus of US Employers in Mercer's 2019 National Survey

Matthew Gavidia
Mercer’s 2019 National Survey of Employer-Sponsored Health Plans highlighted 3 key areas of focus for employers in 2019, which were balancing affordability and choice, empowering employees to improve their health through tech-enabled solutions, and addressing high-cost claims.
This Week in Managed Care: November 15, 2019
November 15th 2019

This Week in Managed Care: November 15, 2019

This week, the top managed care news included Medicaid tightening the reins on supplemental payments; employers needing more data to control benefit costs; experts saying prior authorization mostly burdens patients.
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November 15th 2019

Population Health Screenings for the Prevention of Chronic Disease Progression

Maren S. Fragala, PhD Dov Shiffman, PhD Charles E. Birse, PhD
Identification of chronic diseases in their early stages enables prompt treatment that can slow or prevent disease development and debilitating and costly health outcomes.
How Employers Plan to Manage Healthcare Costs in 2020: A Detailed Report
November 8th 2019

How Employers Plan to Manage Healthcare Costs in 2020: A Detailed Report

Matthew Gavidia
First Stop Health’s inaugural 2019 Health Benefits Cost Containment Report found that reining in benefits spending is a top priority for employers, but many lack the data necessary to make effective changes, according to results of a survey of human resources professionals.
Employer-Driven Sleep Apnea Treatment Program Reveals Significant Healthcare Cost Savings
November 1st 2019

Employer-Driven Sleep Apnea Treatment Program Reveals Significant Healthcare Cost Savings

Matthew Gavidia
An analysis of a carrier-based mandatory obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) program on truckers’ non–OSA-program medical insurance claim costs revealed substantial healthcare cost savings, according to study findings.
Healthcare Purchasing Strategies: How 2 Employers Are Driving Referrals Through RAND Hospital Price Transparency Findings
October 25th 2019

Healthcare Purchasing Strategies: How 2 Employers Are Driving Referrals Through RAND Hospital Price Transparency Findings

Matthew Gavidia
Two employers, Candace Shaffer from Purdue University and Natalie Roberts from Monarch Beverage Company, discuss in a fall webinar series how they have used the RAND Transparency findings to drive referrals.
Michael Thompson Explains How Employers Have Started Addressing Social Determinants of Health
October 24th 2019

Michael Thompson Explains How Employers Have Started Addressing Social Determinants of Health

Employers did not intentionally set out to address social determinants of health, but the programs they were implementing were doing so, said Michael Thompson, president and chief executive officer of the National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions.
Survey Finds 93% of Employers Say Curbing Healthcare Costs Is Top Priority
October 21st 2019

Survey Finds 93% of Employers Say Curbing Healthcare Costs Is Top Priority

Alison Rodriguez
Although 93% of employers say curbing the cost of healthcare and increasing its affordability is a top priority over the next 3 years, 63% of employers see healthcare affordability as the most difficult challenge, according to the 24th annual Best Practices in Health Care Employer Survey by Willis Towers Watson.
What We're Reading: House Committees Pass Drug Pricing Bill; Juul to Halt Some Sales; Employer Groups Form Coalition
October 18th 2019

What We're Reading: House Committees Pass Drug Pricing Bill; Juul to Halt Some Sales; Employer Groups Form Coalition

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The House Energy and Commerce Committee, as well as the Education and Labor Committee, passed the Lower Drug Costs Now Act; Juul Labs will suspend online sales of several types of flavored e-cigarette pods; a trio of employer groups has formed a new partnership to advocate for policies that address the problem of ever-increasing drug costs.
Michael Thompson Highlights Key Healthcare Areas of Focus for Employers
October 18th 2019

Michael Thompson Highlights Key Healthcare Areas of Focus for Employers

Mental health care is an area of focus for the National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions, because this care is getting worse despite there being more acceptance regarding the need for improved mental health, said Michael Thompson, president and chief executive officer of the National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions.
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