Catalyst for Payment Reform

The Emerging Leaders of Color (ELC) Fellowship is designed to provide an accessible pathway for people of color interested in a state health policy career to grow as leaders in the development and administration of policy informed by lived experience. Each fellow is provided a total stipend of $6,300 plus travel expenses to attend NASHP’s annual health policy conference, visit Washington, DC for program activities, and visit the state of their advisor. NASHP | National Academy for State Health Policy Apply before January 22! https://ow.ly/U7O750UGklC

At the start of the new year, you might be asking yourself... What new strategies will we implement in the future? 🤔 As healthcare costs continue to rise, it has never been more important for #employers to take risks to save costs. In 2024 we released research into the most common pitfalls #purchasers find themselves in when trying to attempt these #disruptive strategies and solutions to overcome them. Hear it straight from the experts on our #VirtualSummit recording. https://ow.ly/EHZs50UGjYU

The shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson has reignited a crucial debate about the US healthcare system, as countless Americans voice their struggles for coverage. Stories like Elizabeth's—who faced severe challenges accessing care after a serious accident—underscore the urgent need for reform. At CPR we believe in the power of state and federal policy to re-balance the market in favor of employers and their plan members. These efforts are more impactful when coupled with individual stories. https://ow.ly/KqJl50UC5ZY #HealthcareReform #AccessToCare #PriceCrisis

🚨📣 NASHP | National Academy for State Health Policy's ELC Fellowship offers current early career state employees from communities of color an opportunity to: Engage in educational and professional development which includes partnering with a senior state leader; Develop and execute a state health policy project; and Cultivate support within the state health policy community. The deadline to apply has been extended to January 22 -- find more info here: https://ow.ly/RrWM50UGjQo #NASHP #DiversityInLeadership #HealthPolicy #EmergingLeaders #EquityInHealth

The latest stopgap funding bill aims to reshuffle the deck for pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs). Key changes include mandating that PBMs pass through 100% of rebates in Medicare and the group health market, while ensuring transparent pricing in Medicaid. What do you think about these changes? Will they lead to more affordable medications for patients? What more can be done? #PharmacyBenefitManagers #DrugPricing #Medicare #TransparencyInHealthcare https://ow.ly/xsmi50UC5Nn

How has your org collaborated with your #healthplan or local #healthsystem to manage costs, quality, and general employee well-being? Some highlights from the 2025 Deloitte US health care outlook report. Recommendations for #HealthPlans and #HealthSystems to collaborate with #Employers: ✅ Health plans are well-positioned to help employers improve the health of their workforce through wellness programs, preventive care services, and customized coverage options. 🩺 ✅ Health systems must seize the opportunity to collaborate with local employers by establishing onsite prevention clinics, directly contracting for specialized services (like joint surgeries), and offering educational resources. These strategies not only boost workforce health but also help lower overall healthcare costs by reducing reliance on medical interventions. 🌱💰 #PreventiveCare #EmployerHealth #HealthcareInnovation #Collaboration

The tragic killing of Brian Thompson in NYC has ignited critical conversations about healthcare costs. In 2023, national spending rose 7.5% to $4.867 trillion, ballooning to $14,570 per person—17.6% of GDP! The main driver of that increase is unit price, so how do we shift the national dialogue to spotlight #ProviderPrices and #HealthSystem #Consolidation? 💬 #HealthcareReform #HealthcareCosts #HealthInsurance #PriceCrisis https://ow.ly/Hsft50UC59G

2024 was a difficult year for our CPR community. In May our beloved founding executive director, Suzanne Delbanco, lost her four-year battle with cancer. Her family, the CPR staff, and many of you were deeply affected by her passing. As a tribute to Suzanne and her legacy we have put together the video below. We invite you, in the spirit of Suzanne, to share something you are grateful for in the comments below. Guy D'Andrea Andrea Caballero Ryan Olmstead Kathy Flock Kevin Han Torie Nugent - Peterson Leah Binder Bruce Bradley Roslyn C. Murray, PhD, MPP Francois de Brantes Bob Galvin Dolores L Mitchell Jill Berger Karen Linscott Cristie Upshaw Travis Chris Deacon Katy Spangler Bob Berenson

We at CPR were honored to have co-presented with National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions on their latest webinar, State of Healthcare. We encourage you to watch the recording linked below to hear how Florida Alliance for Healthcare Value, Economic Alliance for Michigan, and Nevada Business Group on Health are all at the forefront of #Healthcare #Policy advocacy. #Employers, your #employees want you to engage in advocating for policy to make prices more transparent, enhance competition in markets, and lower costs -- learn where to start by watching this webinar. https://lnkd.in/gQhFgxYY

🚨 TODAY AT 2 PM ET 🚨 Join us as we discuss "The State of Healthcare" alongside Catalyst for Payment Reform, Florida Alliance for Healthcare Value, Economic Alliance for Michigan and Nevada Business Group on Health. As healthcare spending continues to rise at unsustainable rates, purchasers are urgently seeking policy solutions to contain their costs without compromising care. Join us for a webinar that explores policy recommendations and reactions from three different states -Michigan, Nevada, and Florida- to constrain commercial healthcare prices. Drawing on interviews conducted by Catalyst for Payment Reform (CPR) with stakeholders across the healthcare spectrum—including healthcare providers, purchasers, health plans, and industry experts—this webinar will provide insights into the local dynamics and regulatory frameworks shaping efforts to address high and rising healthcare prices. Each state’s healthcare market is unique, and tailored policy solutions are essential. Our esteemed panel of business coalition leaders from the states studied will share their reactions to the findings, the analysis of participants’ attitudes and CPR’s policy recommendations in each state: https://lnkd.in/ebvZ-zd6