On My Mind: Supporting Consumers with Actionable Cost and Quality Information
By:
Cheryl DeMars, President & CEO
Our series on health policy resolutions continues this month with our resolution on Supporting Consumers with Actionable Cost and Quality Information.
Empowering consumers with information to compare the cost and quality of health care providers is central to the mission of The Alliance...
Don't Miss Wisconsin Health Leaders Forum: State Policy Perspectives
There's still time to register for our June 7, Wisconsin Health Leaders Forum: State Policy Perspectives event.
At this event you'll have a chance to hear from three leaders who are currently shaping health care in the state...
Reduce Costs on Workers' Compensation Claims with The Alliance
If your clients struggle with the costs of workers' compensation claims, The Alliance can help. By providing access to The Alliance's comprehensive, cost-efficient network of providers, they can manage these claims' costs...
Attendees of our Annual Seminar learned pulling a rabbit out of the hat isn't as hard as it seems. Like all that seems like magic, you only needed to know the trick.
Health care futurist, Joe Flower, walked attendees through the steps employers, providers, physicians, hospitals and health systems need to take...
Preferred Pricing on Pharmaceutical Benefits
The Alliance's preferred relationship with WisconsinRx/National CooperativeRx gives members greater value for their pharmaceutical benefit dollar through deep discounts, leading-edge clinical programs...
Get Your Copy of The CHIP Prescription For Health
The Coronary Health Improvement Project (CHIP) has been one of the most successful behavior-changing programs in workplace wellness. CHIP helps people markedly reduce coronary risk factor levels by promoting healthier food choices and...
WellNotes and Health Education Awareness
from Trotter Wellness®
Summer is nearly here. That means it's the perfect time to time to promote programs that engage employees in their personal health. Alliance members who are using Trotter Wellness® have an easy way to do so...
IRS Seeks Comment on PPACA Shared Responsibility Provisions
On May 3, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued Notice 2011-36 (.pdf), requesting public input on the "shared responsibility" provisions of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010 (PPACA). The comments will be used...
Summer Hours Begin June 3
Summer is just around the corner; which means our summer hours are about to begin. Between Friday, June 3 and Friday, September 2, our office closes at 11:30 a.m. on Fridays...
Lost Productivity of White-Collar Workers
Each month, The Alliance highlights health care and benefit management news for employers in News You Can Use, with a link to take you to the original story or report...
You Can Make Smarter Choices with our QualityCounts Reports
The Alliance encourages employers to distribute the monthly QualityCounts® for Employees informational piece to their employees...
The Alliance encourages employers to distribute the monthly
Provider Update listing (.pdf) to their employees.
Just a reminder: Always check the
online provider directory for the most current provider information!
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