Resources

Partners

Integrated Benefits Institute (IBI)
Provides employers and their supplier partners
with resources for demonstrating the business value
of health and the link between—and the impact of—
health-related productivity on corporate America’s
bottom line.

Center for Health Value Innovation (CHVI)
A great resource for employers on health benefit designs
that accelerate engagement, build accountability,
and create predictable cost trends

The Benfield Group
A health care market research, strategy and communications
company. They help employers develop and implement effective
strategies to enhance communications and human
capital improvement.

National Business Coalition on Health (NBCH)
A national, non-profit, membership organization of
purchaser-led health care coalitions. NBCH is dedicated
to value-based purchasing of health care services
through the collection action of public and private
purchasers.


     



Employer Tools

Health and Productivity Cost Estimator (IBI)
Assist companies in better understanding the drivers and costs
of health and productivity in their organizations. 

Health Value Accelerator (CHVI)
Provides employers with an actionable report identifying
key health care issues and value-based benefit design
strategies. 

NBCH Value-Based Purchasing Guide 
An online resource developed to educate employers
on how to implement value-based purchasing in their
organizations. Provides lessons learned and employer
best practices and case studies.

EBRI Databook on Employee Benefits 
A statistical reference volume on private and public
employee benefit programs and workforce related issues.
Provides a comprehensive analysis of how the employee benefit
system works, who and what its various functions affects
and its relationships with the US Economy. 
    
Resource Links 

Take Control of Your Health
A community health awareness initiative through the
collaboration of MBGH and CBS 2 Chicago

Building a Healthier Chicago 
A collaborative of local and national stakeholders
working together to promote the health of Chicago
residents. Led by the U.S. Dept. of Health & Human
Services, Chicago Dept. of Public Health and the
American Medical Association.

The Leapfrog Group
MBGH serves as the Illinois regional coordinator for
The Leapfrog Group which publishes individual
hospital safety scores. 

Center for Value-Based Benefit Design
University of Michigan's Center for research, development
and advocacy of innovative health plans.

Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ)
One of 12 agencies of HHS, it's mission is to improve the
quality, safety, efficiency, and effectiveness of health care
for all Americans.  Provides information for consumers,
clinitians, researchers, employers, and policymakers. 

Patient Centered Primary Care Collaborative
Provides resources, education and outcomes on demonstration
projects focused on PCMH.