Purchasing High Performance

Purchasing High Performance is a bulletin for employers and others interested in promoting value in health care. It is produced in partnership with the National Business Coalition on Health and published three times a year.

April 11, 2012

In this issue, Dr. Arnold Milstein on health care delivery innovation, the rising cost of specialty drugs, and more.

September 19, 2011

Welcome to the sixth issue of "Purchasing High Performance," a newsletter designed for employers and coalitions seeking value in health care sponsored by the National Business Coalition on Health and The Commonwealth Fund. In this issue, Donald Berwick on the Partnership for Patients, many small firms are self-insuring, and more.

March 29, 2011

Welcome to the fifth issue of "Purchasing High Performance," a newsletter designed for employers and coalitions seeking value in health care sponsored by the National Business Coalition on Health and The Commonwealth Fund. In this issue, a look at health reform's impact on employers; how Boeing cut per capita health costs by 20 percent; and more.

September 22, 2010

Welcome to the fourth issue of "Purchasing High Performance," a newsletter designed for employers and coalitions seeking value in health care sponsored by the National Business Coalition on Health and The Commonwealth Fund. In this issue, a note from Secretary Sebelius; advice on implementing health reform policy; and more.

May 3, 2010

Welcome to the third issue of "Purchasing High Performance," a newsletter designed for employers and coalitions seeking value in health care sponsored by the National Business Coalition on Health and The Commonwealth Fund. In this issue, what health reform means for employers; getting coordinated care from a team of vendors; the scoop on health exchanges; and more.

June 18, 2009

In this issue: How will health reform affect employers? Can employers really make a difference in health care costs? Can incentives help employees quit smoking? And more…

November 3, 2009

Welcome to the second issue of "Purchasing High Performance," a newsletter designed for employers and coalitions seeking value in health care, and sponsored by the National Business Coalition on Health and The Commonwealth Fund. In this issue, 80 percent agreement on health reform, defining the patient-centered medical home, hitting the co-pay sweet spot, and more.