The Colorado Business Group on Health (CBGH) is a purchaser-led, multi-stakeholder non-profit organization committed to collaboratively improving the healthcare value proposition for all Colorado communities.
News & Updates
OCTOBER 2021
IN THIS ISSUE:
CBGH Learning Modules in Oncology
CBGH Virtual Annual Forum Speaker Presentations Now Available!
Articles
Member Highlight
National Alliance Briefs
Webinar & Events Calendar
Director's Corner
A Scorecard for Statewide Health System Performance

In the poignant 1971 movie Fiddler on the Roof about life in a Jewish community of a pre-revolutionary Russian village, there is a scene where Reb Tevye intervenes between two men arguing heatedly over a goat (or perhaps a mule). Tevya tries to mediate. After the first guy makes his case, Tevye pronounces with absolute certainty, “You’re right!” And after the second man make his case, Tevye exclaims with equal conviction, “You’re right!” A perplexed by-stander then intervenes, “Wait!” Pointing to each man he says in turn, “He’s right AND he’s right? They can’t both be right.” Tevye considers that for a second, shrugs, and then acknowledges to the by-stander, “You’re right!”

And so it is with US healthcare as well – both nationally and here in Colorado: healthcare is so inevitably complex and so multi-variable that any two of us can make completely contradictory statements about it and both may actually be true. Context, as usual, is everything.

Providing context on health system performance here in Colorado at our recent 2021 annual forum is why we so appreciated the presentation from Sara Collins, PhD from The Commonwealth Fund on “Health Care Coverage and Access.” Using Data from the Commonwealth Fund’s 2020 Scorecard on State Health System Performance, Dr. Collins addressed the question, “How Did Colorado Stack Up?”  While the overall answer is “pretty darn well,” any specific answer depends on the specific question.
CBGH Employer Learning Modules in Oncology

CBGH is working with the National Alliance of Healthcare Purchasing Coalitions (National Alliance) in offering a three-part series “Employer Education Modules in Oncology.” In 2020, the National Alliance developed three oncology learning modules (1) Prevention & Preliminary Diagnosis, 2) Diagnosis, Treatment Planning & Care, and 3) Survivorship, Surveillance & Back to Work. These modules focus on a patient-centered approach that supports employers to enhance their cancer care strategy. CBGH has gathered together 6 employers for Modules 2 & 3 discussion and presentations on November 15th from 12:30 pm – 3:30 pm MT. There is still time for employers to participate. 

For more details and to participate, please contact Lisa Slavinski, CBGH at lisa.slavinski@cbghealth.org.
CBGH Virtual Annual Forum Speaker Presentations Now Available!

If you have any questions, please email Lisa Slavinski at lisa.slavinski@cbghealth.org. 
Articles
Biosimilar Drugs Are Cheaper Than Biologics. Are They Similar Enough to Switch?

It took years for Elle Moxley to get a diagnosis that explained her crippling gastrointestinal pain, digestion problems, fatigue, and hot, red rashes. And after learning in 2016 ...
Biogen used charity giving to illegally boost multiple sclerosis drug sales, Humana lawsuit says

For years, federal prosecutors have gone after drug companies for allegedly using charity contributions as a way to boost sales. Biogen was among the pharma players to ink a federal...
The U.S. is the Drug Industry's Gold Mine

Americans are paying pharmaceutical companies more for the world's 20 blockbuster drugs than the rest of the world combined, according to an analysis of company financial filings...
A Covid Test Costing More Than a Tesla? It Happened in Texas.

When covid-19 struck last year, Travis Warner’s company became busier than ever. He installs internet and video systems, and with people suddenly working from home, service calls surged...
New Member Highlight
Mike Maroone Automotive

Mike Maroone Automotive Group is a partnership of companies owned by the Maroone and Serra families. Both families share a passion for serving the automotive needs of our guests and have been doing so for three generations. You can count on the long tradition of great customer service - that began at the first dealership off of Academy and Bijou some 50 years ago.

Mike Maroone Automotive proudly serves Colorado Springs, Longmont, Boulder, Monument , Pueblo , Denver, and all other communities in Colorado and beyond. Their brands include Chevrolet, Honda, Ford, and Volkswagen, and their experienced team is available to serve all of your automotive needs.
National Alliance Briefs
SUPPORTING EMPLOYEES WITH CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE (CVD) THROUGH ASPIRIN THERAPY
MITIGATING HIGH-COST CLAIMS:
A CLOSER LOOK AT HEMOPHILIA
Webinar & Virtual Conference Calendar
Questions & Information: Contact Lisa Slavinski at lisa.slavinski@cbghealth.org
December 16, 2021|1:00pm - 2:30pm
December Strategy Session
Unintended Consequences of COVID and Cancer Screening
Visit www.cbghealth.org for information and registration
December 9, 2021 | 9:00am - 11:30am
CBGH Annual Purchaser Member Meeting
For Purchaser Members Only
Note: Topics are subject to change.
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