September 26, 2024


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Annual Forum Keynote Speaker Dr. Peter Pronovost

Healthcare Transformation from the Inside Out

It is a pleasure to announce Peter Pronovost, MD, PhD, FCCM, a "once-in-a-generation guy," as the keynote speaker for this year's National Alliance Annual Forum. The focus will be on groundbreaking approaches to improving health system efficiency and how to leverage the power of like-minded people intent on driving a healthcare system that delivers affordable, high-quality, equitable care. 

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Peter Pronovost, MD, PhD, FCCM

University Hospitals

Chief Quality & Clinical Transformation Officer

Veale Distinguished Chair in Leadership and Clinical Transformation 

About Dr. Pronovost:

  • A world-renowned patient safety champion, physician executive, and critical care physician.
  • A prolific researcher with more than a thousand peer-reviewed publications.
  • An innovator who has founded several technology companies.
  • A thought leader informing US and global health policy, including belonging to a group of advisors to President Biden.


Among his many multifaceted accomplishments:



  • Pioneering work to reduce central line-associated bloodstream infections, which has saved thousands of lives.
  • Being named one of Time Magazine's 100 Most Influential People.
  • Receiving the prestigious MacArthur Foundation Genius Grant. 

Annual Forum Awards

Is there a coalition or employer/purchaser member in your network who deserves special recognition for their contributions to improving health and healthcare? Three awards will be presented at the Annual Forum:

 

Member Leadership Award

This award is presented to a National Alliance member coalition that has demonstrated leadership and commitment to health and healthcare value through and on behalf of its members and their employees, their community, and the National Alliance.


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Purchaser Excellence Award

An award is presented to a mid-sized and to a jumbo employer/purchaser that demonstrates leadership and innovation in advancing overall health and healthcare value through their approach to benefit programs and design, employee engagement, and support of coalition efforts. Nominees must be a member of a National Alliance member coalition, and work must be recent (no more than two years old). Projects may be ongoing.


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Deadline is October 11, 2024.

Webinars

Employer Case Study: Unlocking the Full Potential of Your Workforce

Tuesday, October 15, 2024 | noon - 12:30 p.m. (ET)

Invest in your workforce’s health and safety. Learn the benefits of partnering with an occupational medicine physician can create a healthier, safer, and more productive workplace.

Ned Kusti, MD

Corporate Medical Director


Ginger Miller

Director of Health and Benefits

UTZ Quality Foods

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Relentless Health Value Podcast

The largest weekly healthcare industry podcast reaching senior healthcare decision makers recently had National Alliance President & CEO Shawn Gremminger join Stacey Richter to discuss 340B. 



Download the National Alliance employer/purchaser infographic: Time to Act: Understanding PBM Practices Enables Employers to Ignite Change.


Download the National Alliance Playbook for Employers and the Employer Playbook on Biosimilars.


National Alliance Resource: Guidebook on Employer

Mental Health Strategies

Employee mental health is increasingly compromised, costing employers billions of dollars and highlighting missed opportunities to provide effective support to help employees build resilience. In 2023, a major concern for employers was insufficient employee access to affordable, high-quality mental healthcare. 


This new Guidebook assists employers in reviewing and refining their approach to a mental health strategy.

Featured National Alliance Publications and Resources

The National Alliance library of assets on a wide variety of topics is continuously growing. To ensure you have access to the latest additions, click here.

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Achieving Hospital Fair Price is mission-critical for America’s families and businesses

Hypertension Control: A Vital Business Investment

Supporting Women's Health in the Workplace: New Approaches to Urinary Incontinence Boost Wellbeing, Productivity, and Sense of Belonging

Employers Beware: Alternative Funding Programs Require Careful Review to Avoid Negative Consequences

Training: Healthcare Strategy for Benefits Professionals

If you are a benefits decision maker at your company or organization, this training is for you. Over four weeks at one-hour virtual sessions, experts at the Healthcare Purchaser Alliance will get into the intricacies of the US health insurance system and how you can save money.


October 9: Background, funding strategies & cost management

October 16: Leveraging analytics

October 23: TPA contracting & point solutions

October 30: PBM contracting


National Alliance members get complimentary admission. Please email Allison Springer for more information.


National Alliance Recorded Webinars Available


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