NABIP - Arizona Chapter

ARIZONA is GOLD Certified! Arizona was recognized for this award as part of NABIP's Chapter Certification Program, which is an ongoing program that recognizes excelling chapters throughout the calendar year. “The leadership of NABIP members has a far-reaching impact on providing for the healthcare needs of individuals, families, and business in their communities. We are grateful for Arizona’s hard work with chapter development and recognize them for their efforts with this well-deserved award,” said NABIP CEO Jessica Brooks Woods CEO, MPM, PHR

The Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry is delighted to invite you to our Chamber Policy Series Event, Impact of the Physician Shortage, taking place Wednesday, December 11, 2024, from 3:00 – 6:00 PM. We are excited to be hosted by the University of Arizona at their NEW Scottsdale Center for the program and post-event happy hour and networking. Join us for a panel discussion, which includes NABIP Arizona’s Legislative Director, Jennifer Farrell, on how Arizona’s physician shortage impacts patient care, local businesses, and community stability. Industry experts will explore solutions, including policy changes and community partnerships, to support Arizona’s healthcare needs. Your attendance at this event is complimentary, we ask that you please RSVP through this link: https://lnkd.in/g3qTdSR8 Program: 3:00 PM Happy Hour/Networking: 4:30 PM RSVP link: https://lnkd.in/g3qTdSR8 Please confirm your attendance at this event, we hope to see you there!

PBMs counter-sue FTC, claiming agency's suit is 'unconstitutional' The country's big three pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) are swinging back at the Federal Trade Commission (#FTC). In response to a September lawsuit the agency filed against Caremark Ltd, #ExpressScripts, and #OptumRx, the PBMs countersued the FTC on Nov. 19 alleging the agency's suit is "fundamentally unfair" and "unconstitutional." Healthcare Brew Maia Lura Anderson #Pharmacy https://lnkd.in/gtAZnJkh

Feeling grateful for all of our members NABIP - Arizona Chapter. Enjoy time with family and friends!

Thank you all who contributed and attended NABIP AZ annual stocking drive last week. No matter how busy life gets it feels good to give back. Thank you to our Armed Forces for protecting our freedoms. #holidaycheer #employeebenefits

Medicare Advantage is saving taxpayers money A new study finds that the migration of people from traditional Medicare to the Medicare Advantage program over the last decade has saved the federal government $144 billion. #Medicare #MedicareAdvantage #Policy John C. Goodman https://lnkd.in/gXQHx6_E

Medicare spent $2B on unneeded back surgeries Hospitals performed more than 200,000 unnecessary back surgeries on Medicare beneficiaries in the U.S. over three years, according to a new analysis. Tina Reed Axios #Health #Medicare https://lnkd.in/g2-KdiKS

J&J sues federal government for halting 340B rebate plan Johnson & Johnson is suing the Biden administration for blocking a controversial change to how the pharmaceutical company divvies out drug discounts to hospitals in a federal savings program. Rebecca Pifer Healthcare Dive #Hospitals #Government https://lnkd.in/gJcymW6B

Arizona Benefits & Insurance Professionals... Join us for our Holiday Happy Hour & Stocking Drive #stockingforheroes Happy Veteran's Week! Please bring your stuffed stocking to... Backyard Desert Ridge THIS THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 14th Starting 3:30pm For a list of needs please visit www.soldiersangels.org See you Thursday!! 🙌 🙌 NABIP - Arizona Chapter https://lnkd.in/gGFxrK_J

Mastering brevity to close more deals Brevity — why is it important in reaching more prospects? In a world where the average attention span is only 8.25 seconds, you may be losing prospects simply because they aren't staying engaged with your message. InsuranceNewsNet Lloyd Lofton Jr. L.U.T.C. #PowerBehindSales https://lnkd.in/gZ-qPH_W