PBGH Announcements
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Two New Directors Elected to the PBGH Board
The Purchaser Business Group on Health (PBGH), a nonprofit coalition committed to reducing health care costs while improving care quality and equity, welcomes two veteran health care executives to its Board of Directors.
PBGH Statement on New Surprise Billing Rule
On August 19, the Departments of Health and Human Services, Labor and Treasury released a final rule implementing portions of the No Surprises Act.
EmployersRx Statement on Ruling to Exclude Drugs Sold in the Commercial Market from the Inflation Reduction Act
Employers are gravely concerned that changes to the Inflation Reduction Act will result in price increases for working families who get their health insurance through an employer.
PBGH Statement on the Parliamentarian’s Decision to Limit Drug Provisions in the Reconciliation Bill to Medicare Only
Review of the drug pricing provisions of the reconciliation package by the parliamentarian today resulted in good news for America’s seniors in that it allows Medicare to negotiate prescription drug prices and potentially lower costs for millions of Americans.
California Providers and Health Plans Sign Agreement to Expand Investment and Increase Access to Advanced Primary Care
As part of a new multi-stakeholder initiative, six health care organizations serving California have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to increase investment in and access to ‘advanced primary care.’
PBGH Statement on the Supreme Court’s Ruling on Roe v. Wade
Purchaser Business Group on Health is working closely with its members to provide the deep expertise they need to navigate the health, market, policy and legal implications associated with the Supreme Court’s recent ruling on Roe v. Wade.
Purchaser Business Group on Health Hires Alan Gilbert, Esq. to Lead Policy Initiatives for America’s Largest Employers
Gilbert will heighten PBGH’s strategic reach and influence as its members face constant challenges and competitive threats, a demanding economic climate and the complexities of health and health care reforms.
Elizabeth Mitchell Keynotes MemorialCare Presidents’ Partnership 2022
Health care industry provided their insights and predictions on the impact the pandemic is having on the explosion of virtual health options, changes to employee health benefits, what the future holds for our industry and how to better deliver value in health care.
PBGH Statement on President Biden’s Promise to Lower Drug Costs
In his first State of the Union address last night, President Biden called on Congress to pass legislation to lower the cost of prescription drug costs.
PBGH Joins More Than 90 Organizations to Call on the Senate to Pass Drug Pricing Reforms
PBGH joined more than 90 organizations representing patients, consumers, seniors, unions, small businesses, large employers, physicians and disease advocacy groups to urge the Senate to immediately advance a reconciliation package that includes the reforms to lower prescription drug prices agreed to in the Build Back Better Act.
