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September 26, 2023

 
 
 
 
The Alliance Events
 
 
There’s still time to register! 
 
 
 
2023 Fall Symposium
and Annual Meeting
 
In-Person
October 24, 2023
9:30am – 4:15pm CT
Monona Terrace, Madison
 
Register Here
 
 
 
 
The healthcare landscape is continuously evolving, leaving employers wondering what’s next. This event will include a keynote presentation discussing the state of the healthcare industry, healthcare cost trends, and its impact on employers and their employees. There will be concurrent breakout sessions on timely healthcare topics that affect employers. The Alliance will also hold its annual business meeting to discuss how the cooperative performed over the last year and announce the 2023 Healthcare Transformation Award winners. And don’t forget to join us for lunch and networking!

CE credits have been applied for.

 
 
 
 


 
 
 
The Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act: What You Need to Know 

Webinar | Tuesday, November 15, 2023 | 9:30am – 10:30am CT

The Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA) has played a critical role in bridging the gap between mental health and medical benefits. In this session, we will explain the MHPAEA and the challenges employers face in achieving true parity. As proposed regulations are set to impact employers in 2024, we’ll also provide the latest insights and guidance so you can stay ahead of the curve. From coverage expansion to reporting requirements, you’ll learn what you need to do to ensure compliance. 

CE credits have been applied for.
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Our Blog
 
 
 
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The Alliance Updates and Resources
 
 
QualityPath® Sunsetting

The last day to have hip or knee surgery as part of the quality program is September 30, 2023. Surgeries scheduled after that date will not be part of the QualityPath program.

MRIs, CT scans, and colonoscopies can be performed as part of the QualityPath program until December 31, 2023.

 
 


 
 
 
WHIO Low-Value Care Report 

When patients receive low-value care, meaning care that is not supported by research or is duplicative, they pay more for unnecessary or inadequate care. Not only does low-value care cost patients more money, but it also means higher costs for their self-funded employers. This is a problem because when employers have a higher healthcare spend, they cannot allocate as much of their budget toward other employee benefits, including wages.

The Wisconsin Health Information Organization (WHIO) Low-Value Care Committee recently released a report Achieving Health Care Value in Wisconsin: A Focus on Low Value Care to help Wisconsinites identify low-value care and how to avoid it.


 
 
 


 
 
 

Pivotal Health House Call Service

Pivotal Health's innovative clinician house call service is now up and running in Northeast Wisconsin. Their experienced providers are now seeing patients in Fond du Lac, Winnebago, Outagamie, and Brown Counties for urgent care and primary care needs.

You can easily schedule a visit for strep throats, ear infections, the flu, urinary tract infections, or numerous other conditions or injuries by calling Pivotal Health at 888-688-4746 or by using the Pivotal Health mobile app.

 
 
 


 
 
Protecting Employee Health in the Workplace

The National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions created a resource to help employers educate their employees about how to stay healthy this cold and flu season including FAQs about the COVID, flu and RSV vaccines.
 
 
 
 
Provider Additions & Updates

We're continuously adding important services, including counseling, psychiatry, and psychology services to our networks. Check our Find a Doctor tool for the latest information.  

 
 
Ambulatory Surgery Center
  • Madison Surgicenter - Madison, WI
  • Milwaukee Surgicenter - Franklin, WI

Behavioral Health
  • Forest View Counseling Services - Rockford, IL
  • Ness, Sarah MS LPC CSAC NCC - Brookfield, WI
  • River Bluffs Health and Wellness - Multiple locations in MN
  • Schwebke, Julie, MSW - Rockford, IL
  • Wisemind Counseling and Consulting - Madison, WI

Chiropractic
  • Brodhead Family Chiropractic - Brodhead, WI


Clinic

  • Loop Medical Center - Chicago, IL
  • Midwest Anesthesia Care - Rice Lake, WI
  • Noah’s Ark Pediatrics - Valparaiso, IN
  • Pain Physicians of Wisconsin - Multiple locations in WI
  • Stees Dermatology - Dixon, IL
  • Vikor Scientific - Charleston, SC
  • Waukesha Surgicenter - Waukesha, WI

Skilled Nursing Facility
  • Chippewa Manor Nursing & Rehab - Chippewa Falls, WI
 
 

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