PBGH Announcements

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Lisa Zamosky
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lzamosky@pbgh.org


February 24, 2021

PBGH Supports Xavier Becerra’s Nomination for HHS Secretary

PBGH offers its strong support for the nomination of Xavier Becerra for Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services.

February 9, 2021

PBGH Offers COVID Bill Recommendations

PBGH joined 25 other organizations representing many of the nation’s leading private and public sector employers, to offer recommendations for forthcoming legislation to mitigate the COVID-pandemic and restore our economy.

January 27, 2021

PACIFIC BUSINESS GROUP ON HEALTH CHANGES NAME

Now Purchaser Business Group on Health, PBGH has changed its name to reflect its national presence and purchaser-only membership.

January 6, 2021

Trump Administration Announces Executive Orders to Reduce Drug Prices

On Friday, July 24, the President signed four executive orders aimed at reducing prescription drug prices. While executive orders do not need congressional approval, each of these orders requires further rulemaking and are thus not immediately enforceable. In addition, all four orders will be fought in the courts by affected stakeholders and the orders could be withdrawn by a future administration. Nevertheless, if ever finalized, the orders could have a significant impact on drug costs in the future.

January 6, 2021

HHS Secretary Azar calls on CQC to host roundtable on COVID’s impact primary care

PBGH’s California Quality Collaborative hosted leading voices in health reform to address enhanced access to health care beyond the pandemic. 
Read the statement.

December 23, 2020

PBGH issues statement on Xavier Becerra HHS nomination

On December 7, 2020, the Pacific Business Group on Health (PBGH) issued this statement  regarding the announcement that President-elect Biden will nominate California Attorney General Xavier Becerra to serve as Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).

December 23, 2020

Recommended Policies so Employers Can Continue to Meet the Health Care Needs of their Employees

PBGH continues to closely monitor the federal legislative response to COVID-19 on behalf of our members. This statement outlines PBGH’s recommended policies so employers can continue to meet the health care needs of their employees and to deliver on PBGH’s core mission to improve the quality and affordability of the U.S. health care system.

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December 23, 2020

PBGH Policy Statement on COVID-19 Legislation

PBGH is closely monitoring the federal legislative response to COVID-19 on behalf of our members. This policy statement outlines PBGH’s priorities and positions, which are focused on steps that will improve the quality and affordability of the U.S. health care system – the core elements of PBGH’s mission.

December 23, 2020

PBGH Sends Letters to Congressional Members on Surprise Medical Billing Proposals

Read the letters distributed by the Pacific Business Group on Health to the members and staff of the House Education & […]

December 23, 2020

PBGH Issues Statement on Ways & Means Proposal to Address Surprise Medical Billing

Read the statement issued by PBGH CEO Elizabeth Mitchell on the recently unveiled legislative text of the Consumer Protections Against Surprise Medical […]