Founded in 1989, Pacific Business Group on Health is one of the nation's top business coalitions focused on health care. Our 50 large purchaser members spend billions of dollars annually to provide health care coverage to more than 3 million employees, retirees and dependents. PBGH is a respected voice in the state and national dialogue on how to improve the quality and effectiveness of health care while moderating costs. Partnering with the state's leading health plans, provider organizations, consumer groups and other stakeholders, PBGH works on many fronts to promote value-based purchasing in health care.

A 501(c)3 corporation, PBGH is results-oriented and member-driven. The coalition identifies health care and business trends, assesses the impact of those trends and recommends practical steps to advance a common agenda. It works closely with payors, providers, researchers and others to achieve the highest quality and most cost-effective health care. PBGH also works collaboratively with all purchasers in California and with other business coalitions throughout the United States.