July 30, 2024

340B Drug Pricing Program Hearing

Read the written statement for the hearing record submitted by Shawn Gremminger, National Alliance president and CEO.

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Employer Case Studies:

A Focus on Prevention, Vaccines and Misinformation

August 20, 2024 | noon-12:45 p.m. (ET) 

This webinar enables employers to get ahead of respiratory virus season with two employer case studies that highlight proactive measures proven to be successful in promoting prevention strategies, activating vaccination initiatives, and combating misinformation in the workplace. Get the National Alliance resource, "Protecting Employee Health in the Workplace: Clearing up Confusion about Respiratory Virus Prevention Recommendations."

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This event will conclude with an interactive Q&A.

Mark Cunningham-Hill, MD

The Estée Lauder Companies 

Wayne Rawlins, MD

WellSpark Health

Angel Sánchez, MSHRM 

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The Price of Power: Confronting the Hospital Affordability Crisis

September 19, 2024 | 8 a.m.-3 p.m. (ET) 

Shawn Gremminger, National Alliance president and CEO, will be a panelist at the 32BJ Health Fund and Labor Industry Cooperation Fund third annual conference. 


The Price of Power: Confronting the Hospital Affordability Crisis, is September 19, 2024, in New York City. The conference brings together employers, labor leaders, healthcare providers, policymakers, and patient advocates to explore the anticompetitive power dynamics that keep hospital prices unjustifiably high (and rising). Action-based conversations will strengthen this community, leading to attainable steps for policymakers and purchasers to lead as one in driving down prices.

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There is no fee to attend this conference. View the agenda.

New Study Sheds Light on Rebate Guarantees and the Role of Employer Benefits Consultants and Brokers in PBM Selection

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

Recently, public scrutiny has intensified on pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs), with a new Federal Trade Commission study examining their influence on the industry at large, calling for more transparency and oversight.


Policymakers are encouraged to review the perpetual cycle of rebate guarantees and agreements in tandem with the use of employer benefits consultants, according to a new study from the National Pharmaceutical Council (NPC) published in the American Journal of Managed Care.


Read the research, “Prescription Rebate Guarantees: Employer Insights.”

National Alliance Elects New Board

Economic Alliance for Michigan President & CEO Bret Jackson Named Chair

The National Alliance recently elected its slate of new officers for the Board of Governors. Officers are elected by their Board peers based on proven leadership and commitment to the National Alliance and coalition movement. View the press release, which includes information about all Board members.

Chair

Bret Jackson

President and CEO

Economic Alliance for Michigan

Vice Chair

Jenny Goins

President and CEO

Kentuckiana Health Collaborative

Secretary/Treasurer

(second term)

Karen van Caulil, PhD

President and CEO

Florida Alliance for Healthcare Value


Still Plenty of Summer Left!

2024 Summer Fun Guide from Greater Philadelphia Business Coalition on Health

With August on the horizon, a reminder about the GPBCH 2024 Summer Fun Guide!


Members of the GPBCH Health & Well-being Interest Group contributed content to this year’s 7th edition, which includes healthy summer recipes, activities, and safety tips.


Wishing you a happy, safe August!

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 for a summary of recent publications.
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Setting the Record Straight: The Urgency of Achieving Hospital Fair Price

Reducing Medical Errors in the Hospital: The Role of Employers in Promoting Patient- and Family-Centered Communications to Improve Safety

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

U.S. Business Action to End HIV and Advance health Equity


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