Michael Thompson on Steps Needed to Bolster Health Equity Initiatives in the Workplace
January 4th 2023Michael Thompson, president and CEO of the National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions (National Alliance), addressed the current state of health equity strategies in the workplace and how employers can better address inequities in their benefit designs, programs, and policies in the near future.
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Michael Thompson Reviews Findings of National Alliance’s Pulse of the Purchaser Fall 2022 Survey
November 16th 2022Michael Thompson, president and CEO of the National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions (National Alliance), discussed findings of the survey that was presented at the National Alliance 2022 Annual Forum and what concerns employers and business coalitions had regarding the current state of health care cost, delivery, and coverage.
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Neil Goldfarb Discusses Challenges and Future for Business Coalitions Driving Value-Based Care
October 31st 2022Neil Goldfarb, president and CEO of Greater Philadelphia Business Coalition on Health (GPBCH), spoke on the biggest challenges facing GPBCH in advancing health care value, how national organizations are helping drive innovation, and the future role of business coalitions in the health care system.
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How Machine Learning, Digital Therapeutics Improve Personalized Care
July 5th 2022Panelists at the National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions 2022 Leadership Summit discussed the latest innovations in digital therapeutics and how they benefit patients on an individual and broad scale.
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Mental Health, Immunizations, Sleep Focus of Barriers in Prevention and High-Value Care
June 28th 2022A panel held at the National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions Leadership Summits focused on mental health, immunizations, and sleep when speaking about the barriers to prevention and high-value care in these areas of medical coverage.
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How Employers Can Achieve High-Value, Cost-Effective Oncology Care Through Genomic Profiling
February 26th 2022A webinar by the National Cancer Treatment Alliance discussed current use and diagnostic/therapeutic benefits of comprehensive genomic profiling in oncology, as well as recommendations for employers and benefit consultants considering biomarker testing.
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Experts Discuss How Employers Can Take on HSA HDHP Challenges While Encouraging Value-Based Care
February 20th 2022Speaking during a webinar presented by the National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions, experts weighed the pros and cons of employer high-deductible health plans (HDHPs) and outlined steps to address challenges raised.
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Developing Strategies to Drive Value in Mental Health Care, Part 4
February 14th 2022Leadership from the Innovation & Value Initiative, along with experts in mental health and a representative from employer purchasing group, discuss strategies for creating value-based decisions in mental health coverage.
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Developing Strategies to Drive Value in Mental Health Care, Part 3
February 14th 2022Leadership from the Innovation & Value Initiative, along with experts in mental health and a representative from employer purchasing group, discuss strategies for creating value-based decisions in mental health coverage.
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Developing Strategies to Drive Value in Mental Health Care, Part 2
February 14th 2022Leadership from the Innovation & Value Initiative, along with experts in mental health and a representative from employer purchasing group, discuss strategies for creating value-based decisions in mental health coverage.
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Developing Strategies to Drive Value in Mental Health Care, Part 1
February 14th 2022Leadership from the Innovation & Value Initiative, along with experts in mental health and a representative from employer purchasing group, discuss strategies for creating value-based decisions in mental health coverage.
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With No Replacement for OCM on Horizon, Oncology Practices Ask: What Now?
November 22nd 2021The announcement of a "strategic refresh" for payment models under the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation offered no details on what practices should expect when the Oncology Care Model (OCM) expires in 2022.
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A National Perspective of the Opportunities, Challenges Facing Health Care Cost and Sustainability
November 11th 2021Michael E. Chernew, PhD, co-editor-in-chief of The American Journal of Managed Care®, discussed cost and sustainability issues specific to commercial insurance, Medicare, and Medicaid at the National Alliance 2021 Annual Forum held in a hybrid format in Washington, DC.
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Assessing Investment in Telehealth, Value-Based Care Amid Return to In-Person Care
July 18th 2021Michael Thompson, president and chief executive officer of the National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions, speaks on the growth of telehealth and value-based care amid the COVID-19 pandemic, and the influence they will have on care delivery strategies in the years to come.
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How Physicians, Purchasers Are Aligning Interests to Accelerate Value-Based Care Delivery
July 4th 2021Roundtable discussions between health care purchasers and physician practices highlight their aligned interest in having patients managed by a primary care physician, with other topics such as behavioral health, social determinants of health, and telehealth referenced as well.
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Employer Implications of Returning to a Stabilized Business Environment
June 9th 2021Michael Thompson, president and CEO of the National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions, discussed findings of his organization’s Pulse of the Purchaser survey that signaled a return to a stabilized business environment.
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Spotlighting Physician, Purchaser Collaboration to Improve Care Delivery and Quality
April 25th 2021Through direct roundtable discussions between health care purchasers and physician practices, efforts have been made to align care provided in the community with the wants and needs of employees and patients.
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National Alliance Purchaser Survey Highlights Transition to Stabilized Business, Value-Based Care
April 1st 2021A survey of employer and purchaser members of the National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions found that over half expect a transition to a more stabilized business environment by the third quarter of this year, as well as increased benefit offerings on mental health access and virtual care delivery.
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Denise Giambalvo on Upcoming Discussions at MBGH’s Behavioral Health Program
February 21st 2021The Midwest Business Group on Health's program this week on behavioral health will explore strategies that employers have implemented to address rising anxiety and financial stressors in the workforce amid the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic.
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How Are Employers Adjusting Health Benefit Strategies Amid the Pandemic?
September 30th 2020Amid disruption precipitated by the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, a survey by the National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions shows employers are maintaining or accelerating their health benefit strategies for 2021 and 2022.
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Is a Mental Health Crisis Emerging in the US Workforce?
August 11th 2020By increasing access and awareness of mental health services, employers can assist in addressing concerns precipitated by pandemic and racial injustice to curb potentially severe and persistent mental illness, said Joe Grasso, PhD, clinical director of partnerships at Lyra Health.
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