North Carolina Business Coalition on Health (NCBCH)

North Carolina employers are leading the way in shaping healthcare value. The 2025 Pulse of the Purchaser Survey shows strong alignment between North Carolina and national employer priorities — and in several areas, NC employers are ahead of the curve. Highlights include greater adoption of Advanced Primary Care, strong data transparency and fiduciary focus, and continued commitment to mental health, women’s health, and equity initiatives. Learn more and explore the new Pulse of the Purchaser Research Institute, where employers can share their perspectives and help shape smarter healthcare strategies. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eKzx4swx #NCBCH #EmployerHealth #PulseOfThePurchaser #HealthcareValue #DataTransparency #AdvancedPrimaryCare

⏳ Registration for the NCBCH Fall Forum closes September 7! If you lead employee benefits and wellbeing at your organization, join peers from across North Carolina in Greensboro on September 12 for a one-day event designed just for you. Highlights include: ✅ Legislative and policy updates ✅ 340B: What employers need to know ✅ Unifying care management ✅ Cell & gene therapy considerations ✅ The impact of AI on healthcare costs 📍 Networking breakfast & lunch, evening reception, and KFF Employer Focus Group (employers only). 👉 Secure your spot today: ncbch.net/forum

News we're following: NC employers look to smaller PBMs without “shenanigans” - by Grace Vitaglione, North Carolina Health News August 20, 2025 By Grace Vitaglione North Carolina Health News Some employers and health systems in North Carolina are looking to change how they manage prescription drug benefits for their employees.  More employers are considering alternative pharmacy benefit managers — or PBMs — to run the drug benefits in their employees’ health insurance plan. For the past few years, the market has been dominated by three big pharmacy benefit managers: CVS Caremark, Optum Rx and Express Scripts, which together processed nearly 80 percent of all prescription claims in the U.S. in 2024. But […] https://ncbch.net/8755-2/

News we're following: HCA reaches settlement agreement in North Carolina antitrust lawsuit - From Becker’s Hospital Review: August 13, 2025Asheville, N.C.-based Mission Health and its owner, Nashville, Tenn.-based HCA Healthcare, have settled a lawsuit filed by several North Carolina counties and municipalities alleging anticompetitive practices. As part of the agreement, Mission Health will donate $1 million to a new charity fund that will be created to provide healthcare cost assistance to families and individuals earning up to 400% of the federal poverty level, according to a joint Aug. 13 news release shared with Becker’s.  Click here to read more at Becker’s Hospital Review. https://lnkd.in/e42pmrrQ

Looking forward to hearing more from Shawn Gremminger about how 340B affects employers September 12th at the NCBCH Fall Forum!

Join us for the 2025 NCBCH Fall Forum – Sept 11–12 in Greensboro! 🚨 Employer members: register by August 12 to be entered into a special door-prize drawing! 🟢 Employer Legislative Update – recent and upcoming legislation you need to know 🟢 340B: What Employers Need to Know – how hospital discounts can drive up your costs 🟢 Unified Care – coordinating digital and in-person care for better outcomes 🟢 Cell & Gene Therapy (CGT) Strategies – managing emerging high-cost claims 🟢 AI in Employer Healthcare Cost Management – using AI to reduce waste and spend 🟢 Networking & Special Sessions:   – KFF Employer Focus Group (employer members only)  – Evening reception for all registrants   – Hot breakfast and lunch with peers 📍 Greensboro‑High Point Marriott Airport ⏳ Sept 11 (focus group & reception) → Sept 12 (full agenda) 🎟️ Register now at ncbch.net/forum (Remember: register by Aug 12 if you’re an employer member to be eligible for the door-prize drawing!)

Cell & Gene Therapies: A New Frontier for Employer-Sponsored Care Cell and Gene Therapies (CGTs) are redefining what’s possible in medicine — delivering the potential for durable or even curative outcomes for complex diseases. For employers, this brings: ✅ Strategic opportunities to improve outcomes 🔄 New considerations for benefit design and access 🤝 A need for smart partnerships and shared accountability Are you prepared for this new era? 📣 Learn more when a panel of experts discusses CGT at our Fall Forum on September 12: 👉 https://ncbch.net/forum #NCBCH #EmployerHealth #CellandGeneTherapy #BenefitStrategy #InnovationInHealth #FutureOfCare #ValueBasedCare

Had an incredible time speaking with legislators in DC alongside other members of the National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions at DC Fly-in this week! Representing North Carolina, NCBCH CEO/President Jon Rankin was joined by members Paula Stop from The Fresh Market, Hannah Cockrum from PWT, and Garrett Jackson from Replacements Ltd. #hospitalfairprice #340B #PBMreform #healthpolicy

Did you know? HIV prevalence is highest in southern states like North Carolina, leading to significant health plan costs for many employers. By raising awareness and prevention efforts, we can work toward better healthcare solutions. #HIVAwareness #HealthcareSolutions #EmployeeBenefits #NChealth Data from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Diagnoses, Deaths, and Prevalence of HIV in the United States and 6 Territories and Freely Associated States, 2022. HIV Surveillance Report 2024; 35. https://lnkd.in/eytZNwZw

📊 Chronic conditions like hypertension, diabetes, and obesity are major drivers of preterm birth — and they’re becoming more common among those giving birth. In North Carolina, 10.8% of births were preterm in 2021. In some counties, high rates of chronic illness align with high preterm birth rates — signaling a need for targeted action. 🔎 Employers: Ask your health plan if your benefits include a pre- and post-natal care program, especially for individuals managing chronic conditions. These programs can play a vital role in preventing complications and improving birth outcomes. 📣 If a program exists: -Is it being effectively promoted to those who need it most? -Can the health plan proactively reach out to newly pregnant enrollees to raise awareness? Could incentives encourage participation? ✅ Early intervention and education can reduce preterm births, lower costs, and save lives. Let’s ensure these resources are not just available — but actually used. #MaternalHealth #EmployeeBenefits #PretermBirthPrevention #ChronicConditions #PrenatalCare #HealthEquity #WorkplaceWellness #NCHealth #HealthPlanEngagement