HBCH

History Background

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MISSION

Our Mission is to empower Houston employers to provide high-value health benefits

VISION

Our Vision is a healthy Houston workforce and a strong business community

Formation of the Houston Business Group on Health (HBGH) in 1999. Houston Wellness Association (HWA)
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Formation of the Houston Business Group on Health (HBGH) in 1999. Houston Wellness Association (HWA)

Foundation Years (1999 - 2013)

HBGH and HWA combine to form HBCH with Chris Skisak, PhD as Executive Director. Launch of National Alliance Value quality assesment and first Houston Employers Health Benefits Benchmarking Survey in 2017.
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Chris Skiska PhD HBCH Conference Houston Texas
HBGH and HWA combine to form HBCH with Chris Skisak, PhD as Executive Director. Launch of National Alliance Value quality assesment and first Houston Employers Health Benefits Benchmarking Survey in 2017.

Expansion and Leadership

Conducts Pharmacy Spend, Waste and Trend Studies and supports Advanced Primary Care iniciative. Participate in RAND Hospital Price Transparency Studies. Becomes a Regional Leader for Leapfrog in 2018 - 2019.
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Conducts Pharmacy Spend, Waste and Trend Studies and supports Advanced Primary Care iniciative. Participate in RAND Hospital Price Transparency Studies. Becomes a Regional Leader for Leapfrog in 2018 - 2019.

Innovation and Analysis (2018-2019)

Align with and support expansion of National Academy for State Health Policy's (NASHP) efforts to report Hospital costs reports. Recognition as a National Leader for the Path Forward for Mental Health in 2020.
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Align with and support expansion of National Academy for State Health Policy's (NASHP) efforts to report Hospital costs reports. Recognition as a National Leader for the Path Forward for Mental Health in 2020.

National Recognition and Strategic Initiatives (2019 - 2020)

HBCH affiliate TXEAHC to support employer friendly Texas Legislation. TXEAHC creates Hospital Transparency Dashboard. TX PHSO as a Public Benefit Corporation in 2024
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HBCH affiliate TXEAHC to support employer friendly Texas Legislation. TXEAHC creates Hospital Transparency Dashboard. TX PHSO as a Public Benefit Corporation in 2024

Public Benefit Corporation (2022 - 2024)

Empowering Houston Employers Since 2013

What Our Members Are Saying

Amy Hartman
★★★★★
Credit Human joined HBCH about a year ago, and since then, our learning...
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Amy Hartman, Senior Manager, Human Investments
★★★★★
Credit Human joined HBCH about a year ago, and since then, our learning has skyrocketed. We’ve made connections across industries with employers and healthcare innovators, leading to better decisions about the benefits we offer to employees. HBCH board, staff, and members are fully committed to leveraging purchasing power to make constructive, fair structural change designed to rationalize the cost of healthcare for employees and their families. We’ll get this done faster when more thoughtful, committed organizations in the Houston area engage with HBCH to progress the work together.
Amy Hartman
Amy Hartman, Senior Manager, Human Investments
Ted Barrall
★★★★★
Year over year HBCH brings new approaches to healthcare benefits to the Houston market....
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Ted Barrall, Director of Compensation & Benefits
★★★★★
Year over year HBCH brings new approaches to healthcare benefits to the Houston market. I have used information from other employers, consultants, and service providers to evaluate and improve my company’s health plan thanks to HBCH resources.
Ted Barrall
Ted Barrall, Director of Compensation & Benefits
Amanda Jones-Duncan
★★★★★
Harris Health has been a member of HBCH for several years and we truly value...
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Amanda Jones-Duncan, Manager of Benefits & Shared Services
★★★★★
Harris Health has been a member of HBCH for several years and we truly value all HBCH has to offer.  Through HBCH, we have gained access to valuable resources, data-driven insights, and best practices to enhance employee health and well-being while optimizing healthcare spending. By joining forces with other industry leaders, HBCH members can influence policy, implement innovative solutions, and ultimately create healthier, more productive workplaces for their employees.
Amanda Jones-Duncan
Amanda Jones-Duncan, Manager of Benefits & Shared Services
Dan Burke
★★★★★
HBCH offers employers access to valuable resources and expertise in implementing effective health and well-being ...
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Dan Burke, VP Corporate Benefits
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HBCH offers employers access to valuable resources and expertise in implementing effective health and well-being programs for their employees, fostering a healthier and more productive workforce. By collaborating with other businesses, employers can leverage collective knowledge which ideally will lead to reduced healthcare costs, better outcomes, and improved employee satisfaction and retention. HBCH's access to national SME's brings great value as well.
Dan Burke
Dan Burke, VP Corporate Benefits

HBCH Members 2024