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Located in the heart of Knoxville.
Serving members from Middle to East Tennessee.
TWO Regions / ONE Voice
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National Alliance Annual Forum
Washington, DC
November 12-14, 2018
Scholarships Available for Employers (
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HC21 Learning Network: Session Four
December 5, 2018
11am - 2 pm
HC21 22nd Annual Health & Productivity Forum
Tuesday, May 7, 2019
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NATIONAL ALLIANCE WEBINAR ON ONCOLOGY
For HC21 Employer/Purchaser Members ONLY
November 1, 2018
2:00 - 3:00 PM ET
The National Alliance recently completed its "Deep Dive" Module of eValue8 to assess health plan processes and performance on Oncology. Areas reviewed included screening, genetic testing, support and access to care, appropriate use, sites of care, specialized case management, quality and performance, and more. This session will summarize the results of this assessment of five vendors and offer considerations and recommendations for Purchasers to encourage continued improvement in these areas.
Presenters:
- Dr. Bruce Sherman, CMO, National Alliance
- Foong-Khwan Siew, Director- eValue8, National Alliance
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LEAPFROG GROUP EXPANDS RATINGS INTO AMBULATORY AND OUTPATIENT SURGERY
Happening Spring 2019
HealthCare 21 Business Coalition (HC21) proudly serves as a Regional Leader for The Leapfrog Group, a purchaser-driven national movement to collect and publicly report on the safety and quality of hospital care in the United States. Annually, we ask hospitals in our area to voluntarily report data on their quality and safety, and we help use that data along with Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grades to improve health care in our market.
We are pleased to say this week Leapfrog announced the first expansion of its public reporting beyond inpatient hospital care, to include outpatient procedures and Ambulatory Surgery Centers (ASCs). In Spring 2019, Leapfrog will launch a new ASC survey and add a new section to the Leapfrog Hospital Survey on outpatient procedures. Providers will be permitted to report their own data voluntarily in 2019. In 2020, Leapfrog will report by hospital and by ASC on a free a public search tool.
These Surveys will gather data on standardized, evidence-based metrics - such as basic facility information, medical and nursing staff, procedure volume and outcomes, patient safety practices and experiences - giving purchasers and consumers in our community and nationally the ability to compare health care quality across settings.
Why is The Leapfrog Group doing this?
Although the majority of surgeries in the U.S. are being performed in outpatient or ambulatory settings--often with less invasive techniques and competitive pricing-- t
here is remarkably little independently verified data on the safety and quality of this care.
Purchasers and consumers need to know the quality of care-because good value means both a good price and good quality.
To learn more, visit:
https://bit.ly/2CHqUZu
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HC21 UNVEILS UPDATED WEBSITE
www.hc21.org
The HC21 Team has unveiled a new and improved
website that more prominently features the benefits of Coalition membership and our four levers of change approach to value-based healthcare, along with updated sections on education, programs, community impact, and timely news topics.
We hope you'll check out the new site and
contact us with your feedback.
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HC21 PRESIDENT SPEAKS IN BALTIMORE
October 2, 2018
Five health care and human resources professionals engaged in a conversation about what employers can do to help manage employee opioid addiction, including alternative methods to treat pain and suggestions for how to avoid addiction, at the GBC's Best Practices for Employers Managing Opioid Abuse Forum on October 2, 2018.
Clay B. Stamp, Executive Director of the Maryland Opioid Operational Command Center and Senior Emergency Management Advisor to the Governor, moderated a panel discussion with Dr. George Apostolides, Chief of Colorectal Surgery, GBMC- Greater Baltimore Medical Center; Dr. Stephen Fisher, Medical Advisor to the CEO, Chesapeake Employers Insurance;
Gaye Fortner, President & Chief Executive Officer, HC21; and Denise Galambos, Vice President of Human Resources, MyBGE.
The panel discussed the burden of opioid abuse on employers, best practices for employers in managing opioid abuse, the effectiveness of multi-modal pain management and opioid alternatives for post-surgical pain for reducing opioid abuse and the role of human resources departments and health insurance/workers compensation policies play in managing the abuse.
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HC21 LEARNING NETWORK HOLDS SESSION ON PAYMENT
September 27, 2018
Our HC21 Learning Network inaugural class of benefits professionals attended their third session on September 27th. The focus of this session was Payment. Guest speakers included
- Neil Goldfarb, President/CEO,Greater Philadelphia Business Coalition on Health;
- Emma Hoo, Director, Pacific Business Group on Health;
- Laurie Lee, Executive Director Benefits Administration, State of Tennessee Department of Finance & Administration; and
- Learning Network enrollee, Amanda Weaver, Benefit Analyst, Bush Brothers & Company.
Students learned about and discussed pay for performance, bundled payments, government value-based programs, and healthcare quality based performance standards.
The HC21 Learning Network was developed to further the education of the benefits staff of HC21 members, and to allow for a deeper understanding of the principles of value-based benefit design.
During 2018, Learning Network enrollees will attend four sessions that showcase our recently developed four lever approach to value-based benefit design. The levers work in tandem with one another to push changes into your organization and our regional market.
Enrollment for 2019 will begin this Winter.
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HC21 BOARD OF DIRECTORS ANNOUNCED
Serving through July 2019
We're excited to announce our 2018-2019 Board of Directors:
New Board Members
- Khrysta Baig, Knox County Government
- Janet Bostic, Pilot/Flying J Corporation
- Tim Vessel, Cigna
- Philip Ransdell, Cracker Barrel
- Dr. Jerry Epps, University Health Systems, Inc.
Returning Board Members
- Andrea Baker, Bush Brothers & Company
- Christine Fitzgerald, City of Knoxville
- Jamie Tyler, City of Sevierville
- Laurie Lee, State of Tennessee
- Steve McGrew, Cornerstone of Recovery
- Greg Sherrod, HUB International
- Amy Vichich, TeamHealth
- Andrew McGill, CHI Memorial
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HC21 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE ELECTED
Serving through July 2019
 During the first meeting of the newly elected Board of Directors, the following officers were elected to the Executive Committee:
- Chair: Andrea Baker
- Vice-chair/Secretary: Christine Fitzgerald
- Treasurer: David Clothier
- Chair Emeritus: Rebecca Hunter
- President: Gaye Fortner
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HC21 ONCOLOGY & SPECIALTY RX WORKSHOP HIGHLIGHTS
September 19, 2018
On Wednesday, September 19 in Downtown Knoxville, HC21 hosted a workshop for employers;
Great Expectations- Understanding Issues & Managing Innovations. During this event, six national thought leaders helped participants understand the issues currently associated with managing Oncology and Specialty Rx within their organizations. They discussed some of the innovative approaches available to help reach benefit objectives.
Speaker Snippets
Chantel Sheaks, Director, PricewaterhouseCoopers
In regard to legislation on health benefits, Chantel remarked that it is the quietest it's been in her 21 year history in DC.
Sarah Daley, Research Director, Benfield-Gallagher
While covering innovations happening in oncology benefits management, Sarah noted four strategies for value-based oncology management; Direct patients to better providers, Influence treatment plans, Align payments to providers with better care, and Improving end-of-life care.
Glenn Beers, Chief Procurement Officer with MyShapers
"Understanding how these models work empowers you to make a difference as an employer."
Crystal Williams, President of RxReins
Crystal discussed stop loss insurance with our attendees, and noted the top cost conditions have shifted to oncology and specialty prescriptions.
Dr. Bruce Sherman, CMO, National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions
Dr. Sherman explained how some employees on HDHPs skip doctor visits, avoid tests, and don't fill prescriptions. He noted this is especially true when higher cost prescriptions are involved.
Dr. Heather Sundar, SVP Consulting & Employer Solutions, Archimedes
Dr. Sundar asked our attendees to remember three numbers; 700 specialty drugs in the approval process, 7,000 rare diseases that need a cure, and $700,000 price tags.
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HC21 2018-2019 CONSUMER GUIDE ON HEALTH
Order Now
 HC21's 2018-2019 Consumer Guide on Health is now available. This year's Guide will help you understand 'how a whole you affects your whole life'.
As always, consumers can review comparative healthcare data on hospitals, which are tiered according to their Leapfrog Never Events score.
This is a FREE resource for HC21 members, perfect for use at employee health fairs, mailings, open enrollment meetings or desk drops. The Guide will again be available in PDF format; great for your company's intranet site! If you would like to receive this version, as well as hardcopy, please let us know.
To place your order, contact Ashley Johnson.
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National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions Releases Roadmap for Corporate America to Improve Behavioral Health Delivery
It's estimated that for every dollar spent in improved treatment for common mental disorders, there is a return of four dollars in improved health and productivity. However, US employers are not realizing the value of this investment according to a new report released by the non-profit National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions (National Alliance) as clear disparities exist for access to behavioral health when compared to the attention physical health services and support have received.
"There's no question that our mental health system needs work and we're collaborating with key stakeholders and our network of member coalitions to broker real solutions for very serious issues," said Michael Thompson, president and CEO, National Alliance. "Conditions like depression, anxiety and substance use disorders are prevalent among the US workforce and employers must ensure affordable and improved access to quality support for employees and their families. Parity is the law - and improved performance is good business."
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The Greatest Way to Benefit is to be Involved.
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TWO Regions / ONE Voice
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Who Speaks for You?
Healthcare costs are unsustainable - Quality is inconsistent
Transparency is lacking - The market is complex and confusing
Let our experience, data, and collective voice help you
pull the levers of market change in your favor.
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MAKING A DIFFERENCE
HC21 Membership Benefits
- Members have access to cutting-edge research, case studies, and lessons learned from national and regional business leaders.
- Members are informed about healthcare issues, and aided while trying to navigate an ever-changing healthcare terrain.
- Members receive FREE training and education on emerging national and local topics, which gives them a competitive edge.
- Members benefit from proven methods for cost savings through improved plan design, consumerism, engagement, and a more productive workforce.
- Members have access to exclusive data-warehouse and analytics.
- Members play an active role in driving healthcare market changes and reducing costs by being a collective voice of influence.
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HC21 Members are Positioned to Make Smarter Decisions.
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HC21 is a non-profit, employer led coalition of healthcare leaders and other stakeholders with the mission to create ONE VOICE to build
a value-based healthcare market.
Let our experience, data, and collective voice help you
pull the levers of market change in your favor.
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HC21 is a proud member of The National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions (formerly NBCH)
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