.Mike Thompson: “For the first time, we finally have data that reinforces what we’ve long known—hospital prices are out of control—and we can’t rely on health systems and health plans to course correct." bit.ly/3Ui3CxK // via Bloomberg Law

.Hydrogen Healthcare's Brad Kirkpatrick leads conversation on driving advanced primary care w/ AAFP's Karen Johnson, K Health's Edo Paz & Bill Hudenko and PBGH/ Emsana Health's #NatAllForum #primarycare

Happening now ... talking hospital strategies to help employers/purchasers get to a fair price w/ Florida Alliance for Healthcare Value, Northwestern Mutual, 32BJ SEIU /// #BuildingJustice 🧹✊🏽, Arnold Ventures and AMPS #NatAllForum #pricetransparency #fairhealthcosts

We all need to take accountability to make sure our members are intensely focused on affordability and do everything we can to advance competition and transparency to make sure the system works for everyone. -- AHIP's CEO Matthew Eyles #NatAllForum

Thank you for joining us! We're looking forward to all you have coming up in the future! #NatAllForum x.com/EmplyrsForumIN…

Last week, we recognized the efforts of employers, purchasers and member coalitions at #NatAllForum. ow.ly/rscp50LB5wX #healthcare #employers

Ceci Connolly Alliance of Community Health Plans (ACHP) Mike Thompson CSRxP And to do that, we need to go after the PBMs and conglomerates. Rebates are the biggest drivers of list price

Congrats to Donato Tramuto on the 1 Year Anniversary of “The Double Bottom Line: How Compassionate Leaders Captivate Hearts & Deliver Results”. It has been an honor to be included in this work. Learn more in this #FlawlessTalk w/ Sheila Hamilton Mike Thompson youtube.com/watch?v=SY0Pqa…

Not since my Uncle John F. Kennedy spoke 60 years ago has the need for us to express our common humanity been more important.

.Mike Thompson: “While there are bright spots, as an industry we still have a long way to go to meet the needs of employees and their families.” ow.ly/9fo250OLqqS #mentalhealth #healthplans #healthcare

ICYMI: Our President & CEO Mike Thompson will retire at the end of the year. Read more: ow.ly/QXrb50Pzh10

“This industry is ripe for disruption.” —⁦Mike Thompson⁩ The ⁦National Forum⁩’s Value & Access Collaborative recommends a new, value-focused framework for #PBM biz. bit.Lu/30ErpWx ⁦Anna Wilde Mathews⁩ ⁦Betsy McKay⁩ wsj.com/articles/the-p…

“When sophisticated buyers move, it gets the attention of a lot of people,” said Mike Thompson. “This industry is ripe for disruption.” ow.ly/89f750PASZ3 The Wall Street Journal PBGH Elizabeth Mitchell

.Mike Thompson notes that we’re in the early stages of these weight loss medications, and employers are looking at the data to responsibly move forward and determine how best to cover as they show promising results. ow.ly/ibt450PrN4x

Employer Coalition Urges Congress to Pass PBM Reforms This Year finance.yahoo.com/news/employer-… via Yahoo Finance Over 50 employer groups have come together to urge substantive PBM Reforms!!

.Mike Thompson: "For years, I think naively, employers relied very heavily on their intermediary to manage their pharmaceutical spend for them, and the evidence is out there that that hasn't been a wise strategy." ow.ly/mPxp50PUiko #healthcare #pbms #pricetransparecy

In 2023, PCC joined with members such as National Alliance's Mike Thompson, blkwomenshealth’s Yoko Allen and UPMC Health Plan’s Alin Severance to provide Congress a roadmap for #BHI integration. Read more about our efforts in 2023: thepcc.org/content/2023-t…

From agitator to commanding a newly created Indiana Cabinet position, Gloria Sachdev is taking on the state’s biggest health challenges. Samantha Liss reports for KFF Health News & GOVERNING ⤵️governing.com/management-and…

“No Kings Day” Protests around the Country! 💙💙🎤

I agree with Steve Martin