Houston Business Coalition on Health (HBCH)

🚨EMPLOYERS: JOIN US NEXT WEDNESDAY🚨 Join our roundtable discussion on Sept. 11 where we will explore the pros and cons of investing in employee wellness programs. This session will provide insights into measuring ROI, best practices for program implementation, and strategies for overcoming common challenges. Engage with employer industry leaders to share experiences and gain valuable knowledge on enhancing both employee well-being and organizational success. #wellness #employeewellbeing #wellbeing

#JoinUs for the #TBGH & #SABGH 2024 Regional Benefits #Forum on #Sept10th in San Antonio | 12PM – 4PM #SignUpNow: https://lnkd.in/gnAqXvU8 -- #CEcredits anticipated 3.0 SHRM & HRCI. #Complimentary for #Employer #Members of the following “cousin” organizations: Texas Business Group on Health, DFW BUSINESS GROUP ON HEALTH, Houston Business Coalition on Health (HBCH), San Antonio Business Group on Health (SABGH), and SouthWest Benefits Association (#Code: 2024Regionals) 🛑 The #TBGH & #SABGH Regional #Forum will provide valuable insights and cost-effective solutions for San Antonio businesses to enhance the health and well-being of their workforce. Attendees will be well equipped with practical knowledge and actionable strategies to create a healthier, more engaged, and productive workforce. Featured #Sessions and #Speakers: #Session1 - Best Practices for Managing Healthcare Costs #Speakers: 🔹 Chris Skisak, Executive Director, Houston Business Coalition on Health (HBCH)  🔹 Scott Conard, MD, Co_Founder & Partner, Converging Health 🔹 Mike Adams, Benefits Director, 7-Eleven #Session2 - Mental Health & Behavioral Health Strategies in Women’s Health #Speakers: 🔹 Buck Brockman, Assistant Treasurer, Southwest Research Institute 🔹 Roshni Koli, MD, Chief Medical Officer, Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute 🔹 Rita Garcia, Health and Financial Wellness Coordinator, Northside ISD   #Session3 - Total Well Being Trends & Best Practices #Speakers: 🔹 Michelle Andres, MS, MCHES®, Senior Wellbeing Consultant, EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants 🔹 Jessica Mandot, Vice President, Sales, HealthCheck360 🔹 Michelle Gifford, Benefits Manager, City of Plano We are #thankful for our #Sponsors: Boehringer Ingelheim, Merck, Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute, Novo Nordisk & Pfizer.

Good summary in today's Keckley Report. https://lnkd.in/gq5hhZ8a. I HOPE has has it right, "Employers are fed up: Facing projected cost increases of 9% for employee coverage in 2025, they now reject industry claims of austerity when earnings reports and executive compensation indicate otherwise. They’re poised to push back harder than ever."

"Employers are in a unique position to drive change in obesity care, but face several challenges..." #employeehealth #obesitycare #healthcare #ozempic #wegovy

The National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions's Shawn Gremminger recently wrote a great piece addressing PBM industry misalignment where he discussed three strategies to address this: - Enhance transparency - Evaluate consultant independence - Promote value-based care #PBM #healthcare #healthcaretransparency #valuebasedcare

🚨EMPLOYERS: YOU'RE INVITED!🚨 Join our roundtable discussion on Sept. 11 where we will explore the pros and cons of investing in employee wellness programs. This session will provide insights into measuring ROI, best practices for program implementation, and strategies for overcoming common challenges. Engage with employer industry leaders to share experiences and gain valuable knowledge on enhancing both employee well-being and organizational success. Click the link in the comments for registration information. #wellness #employeewellbeing #wellbeing

"It's vital to understand that rising health care prices aren't just impacting patients. Rising prices are hurting the employment outcomes for workers who never went to the hospital." - Zarek Brot-Goldberg, Assistant Professor at the Harris School of Public Policy at the University of Chicago #healthcare #fairhealthcosts #hospitalfairprice

NEW 🚨 // You're invited to join us for the HBCH Winter Forum 2024 on December 4, 2024! Our topics will include three issues of major importance to employers: - High-Cost Claims - Women’s Health - Selection & Management of Point Solutions Our keynote speaker will be Stacey Richter, host of Relentless Health Value Podcast, the largest weekly healthcare industry podcast reaching senior healthcare decision makers including employer CFOs and benefits professionals, including those making decisions for state and city health plans. * All participants wearing their ugly sweater will receive a raffle ticket for a chance to win a gift card or prize. https://lnkd.in/eirqwFBn

Healthcare systems with a strong primary care foundation report better outcomes, higher patient satisfaction, and lower costs. At the National Alliance, we put together an advanced #primarycare purchaser playbook for action to further the pathway to ongoing, coordinated, community-aligned, high-value care to better serve all Americans. #healthcare #purchaser #communitycare

Employers who provide health coverage have a fiduciary duty to act in the interests of plan participants, and that requires more than relying on the assurances of brokers or administrators. That’s a lesson all employers can take from two recent class action lawsuits. #fiduciary #healthcare #brokers Texas Employers for Affordable Health Care