PBGH in the News
Payers, providers clash over telehealth reimbursement as Congress mulls changes
“One of the main benefits of telehealth is it can be offered at a lower price,” said Shawn Gremminger, director […]
Building back better requires strengthening primary care
Many on the frontlines are not just tired but are also in precarious financial straits and lack the resources to […]
Drugmakers prepare for the unusual: A defeat in Washington
“We’re ready to play ball, and I think that having big employers on board could do a lot for Democrats […]
How COVID-19 Transformed the Telehealth Industry
Under unprecedented economic pressures due to the pandemic large employers are looking for new ways to buy the best quality health care for their employees.
Congressional Democrats Gear Up for Public Option Debate in Next Legislative Package
“I’m still not confident it’s going to happen, but I think Democrats have to try,” said Shawn Gremminger, director of […]
How Much Does a C-Section Cost? At One Hospital, Anywhere From $6,241 to $60,584.
The nation’s roughly 6,000 hospitals have begun to reveal the secret rates they negotiate with insurers for a range of procedures.
Last-minute talks pushed surprise billing ban across finish line
Lawmakers banned surprise billing by including language in the massive COVID relief and federal spending package.
Federal regulators ask insurers for claims data
Powerful health systems have historically obfuscated pricing data to pad profits.
7 Health Care Priorities for Big Employers in 2021
The financial pressures created by COVID-19 are aggravating the already-enormous challenge of managing soaring healthcare costs.
Amazon, JPMorgan Chase, Berkshire Hathaway disband Haven
The Pacific Business Group on Health created a narrow network of high-quality providers that its member employers contract with directly […]
