PBGH Announcements
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PBGH Launches Primary Care Collaborative to Improve Chronic Disease Care in a Virtual Setting
Participating organizations serve over 750,000 patients across California’s Central Valley and Inland Empire, where patients with diabetes and asthma have poorer clinical outcomes compared to the rest of the state.
PBGH CEO Testifies to Energy & Commerce Health Subcommittee on Telehealth
PBGH CEO, Elizabeth Mitchell, testifies on telehealth and its rapid adoption during the pandemic to the House Committee on Energy & Commerce, Subcommittee on Health.
PBGH Supports Xavier Becerra’s Nomination for HHS Secretary
PBGH offers its strong support for the nomination of Xavier Becerra for Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services.
PBGH Offers COVID Bill Recommendations
PBGH joined 25 other organizations representing many of the nation’s leading private and public sector employers, to offer recommendations for forthcoming legislation to mitigate the COVID-pandemic and restore our economy.
PACIFIC BUSINESS GROUP ON HEALTH CHANGES NAME
Now Purchaser Business Group on Health, PBGH has changed its name to reflect its national presence and purchaser-only membership.
Trump Administration Announces Executive Orders to Reduce Drug Prices
On Friday, July 24, the President signed four executive orders aimed at reducing prescription drug prices. While executive orders do not need congressional approval, each of these orders requires further rulemaking and are thus not immediately enforceable. In addition, all four orders will be fought in the courts by affected stakeholders and the orders could be withdrawn by a future administration. Nevertheless, if ever finalized, the orders could have a significant impact on drug costs in the future.
HHS Secretary Azar calls on CQC to host roundtable on COVID’s impact primary care
PBGH’s California Quality Collaborative hosted leading voices in health reform to address enhanced access to health care beyond the pandemic.
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PBGH issues statement on Xavier Becerra HHS nomination
On December 7, 2020, the Pacific Business Group on Health (PBGH) issued this statement regarding the announcement that President-elect Biden will nominate California Attorney General Xavier Becerra to serve as Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
Recommended Policies so Employers Can Continue to Meet the Health Care Needs of their Employees
PBGH continues to closely monitor the federal legislative response to COVID-19 on behalf of our members. This statement outlines PBGH’s recommended policies so employers can continue to meet the health care needs of their employees and to deliver on PBGH’s core mission to improve the quality and affordability of the U.S. health care system.
PBGH Policy Statement on COVID-19 Legislation
PBGH is closely monitoring the federal legislative response to COVID-19 on behalf of our members. This policy statement outlines PBGH’s priorities and positions, which are focused on steps that will improve the quality and affordability of the U.S. health care system – the core elements of PBGH’s mission.