WASHINGTON and INDIANAPOLIS – Feb. 22, 2018 – The Employers’ Forum of Indiana has joined as a new member the National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions, a nonprofit network of business coalitions, representing more than 12,000 purchasers and 45 million Americans.
An employer-led healthcare coalition of employers, physicians, hospitals, health plans, public health officials and other stakeholders in Indiana, the Employers’ Forum of Indiana works to improve the value payers and patients receive for their health care dollars. Coalition members include Chrysler, Inc., Cummins, Inc., Eli Lilly and Company, Indiana University, Purdue University and the State of Indiana.
“We’re pleased to have the Employer’s Forum of Indiana join our network of member coalition ‘change agents’ from across the country with deep knowledge of healthcare and their regional environments,” said Michael Thompson, National Alliance president and CEO. “Our members play a central role in supporting, aligning and guiding purchasers to drive market transformation.”
Gloria Sachdev, BS Pharm, PharmD, FASHP, president and CEO of the Employers’ Forum of Indiana, commented, “We look forward to being an active participant in the National Alliance. Our coalition shares common interests and vision, and we’re exploring potential collaborations that will benefit our members as well as the employers across the country.”
About National Alliance
The National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions is a nonprofit network of business coalitions, representing more than 12,000 purchasers and 45 million Americans. The National Alliance is dedicated to driving innovation, health, and value along with its coalition members through the collective action of public and private purchasers. The organization seeks to accelerate the nation’s progress toward safe, efficient, high-quality healthcare and the improved health status of the American population. To learn more, visit nationalalliancehealth.org or connect with us on Twitter or LinkedIn.
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