July 8, 2026

• National Alliance Upcoming Events: Pre-Annual Forum High-Cost Claims Workshop and 2026 Annual Forum Registration Coming Soon
• Latest Resources: The Hidden Cost of PBM Rebates Webinar and the Hidden Cost of Cognitive Decline Webinar
• National Alliance in the News
• Health Observances

The response to the National Alliance High-Cost Claims workshops has been tremendous, with interest far exceeding available capacity. To provide more employers access to this highly requested content, we are offering a pre-forum workshop taking place in Arlington, VA, on November 16.

This workshop is designed to equip employers with practical strategies for addressing one of today’s most urgent challenges, managing high-cost claims, with a focused lens on oncology and other complex care needs. Participants will gain actionable insights and proven approaches they can immediately apply within their organizations. Take advantage of the early bird rate and save $100 through July 31.

SHRM CREDITS WILL BE AVAILABLE

The Annual Forum, taking place November 16-18, brings together leading employers, coalition leaders, and industry experts to confront today’s most pressing healthcare challenges and take action where it matters most. A new era of leadership is here, one that demands more than visibility, but true clarity and decisive action. Beyond Transparency: Seeing Clearly, Acting Boldly challenges employers to confront today’s realities and lead with purpose, courage, and accountability. Registration opens in two weeks!

Most PBM contracts rely on rebates and other retrospective pricing mechanisms — including discounts, guarantees, and reconciliation processes that determine the final net cost of drugs — only after claims have already been processed.

To help employers and other healthcare purchasers navigate this complicated process, a new resource is available: "How Retrospective Discounts Increase Risk and Costs." This practical guide will help employers better understand how retrospective pricing can drive volatility in pharmacy spend and shift risk to plan sponsors. Watch the recent webinar here.

Employers are already investing in workforce wellbeing, caregiving support, chronic disease prevention, and mental health. As understanding of brain health and cognitive decline continues to evolve, there is an opportunity to consider how these existing strategies can better support employees, caregivers, and families affected by Alzheimer’s disease and related conditions.

Watch the webinar recording to learn how cognitive decline may surface in the workforce — and what employers can do to better understand the issue and support brain health.

Featuring Kim Thiboldeaux of the Northeast Business Group on Health, Jeanine Donnelly of the Alzheimer’s Association, and Krystal Sexton of Cognitive Capital Group, with support from Eli Lilly and Company.

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