North Carolina Business Coalition on Health

04/16/2026

𝗡𝗖𝗕𝗖𝗛 𝗦𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝘂𝗺 – 𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝟭

Join employer leaders from across North Carolina for a day focused on the issues that matter most—healthcare costs, employee experience, and practical strategies you can take back to your organization.

This year’s Forum will cover:
• Legislative updates impacting employers
• New approaches to health plan design and primary care
• Culture of Wellbeing Award insights
• Emerging solutions and innovations
• Preventable cancers and high-cost claims

We’d love to have you join us.

Register here: https://ncbch.net/forum

12/01/2025

Today on World AIDS Day, we’re sharing a valuable resource for employers from the National Alliance.

The National Alliance recently conducted a four-part workshop series bringing together employers and HR leaders from across the country to learn how to strengthen benefit design, improve access to HIV prevention and treatment, and create more inclusive workplaces.

Their new guidebook highlights key takeaways, case studies, and practical steps organizations can use to support employees and help advance HIV awareness and prevention.

Learn more and download the guidebook here:
➡️https://ncbch.net/ncbchmedia/2025/12/NationalAlliance_Ending-the-HIV-Epidemic_L-NCBCH.pdf

11/09/2025

11/06/2025

North Carolina employers continue to lead nationally in driving healthcare value!
The latest Pulse of the Purchaser Survey reveals strong focus areas — from Advanced Primary Care and transparency in benefits to expanded support for mental health and women’s health.

See how NC compares to national trends and learn about the new Pulse of the Purchaser Research Institute, giving employers a voice in shaping the future of healthcare.
➡️ ncbch.net/pulse-of-the-purchaser/

08/26/2025

🚨 Registration for the NCBCH Fall Forum closes September 7!

If you’re responsible for employee benefits and wellbeing at your company, this one-day event is built for you.

📅 September 12 in Greensboro
You’ll gain insights on:
✅ Legislative updates
✅ 340B
✅ Unifying care management
✅ Cell & gene therapy
✅ The impact of AI on healthcare costs

Plus — connect with peers over breakfast, lunch, and our Thursday evening reception.

👉 Register today: ncbch.net/forum

08/05/2025

Join us for the 2025 NCBCH Fall Forum—September 11–12 in Greensboro!

Employer members: register by August 12 to be entered in our door-prize drawing!

Agenda Highlights:
• Employer Legislative Update – recent and upcoming legislation employers need to know
• 340B: What Employers Need to Know – how provider markups drive up costs
• Unified Care – coordinating digital and in-person healthcare
• Cell & Gene Therapy strategies – managing emerging high-cost claims
• AI in Employer Healthcare Cost Management – using AI to reduce waste
• Networking & Special Sessions: KFF employer focus group (members only), evening reception, breakfast & lunch

Register now at ncbch.net/forum – Employer members, remember to register by Aug 12 to be eligible for the door-prize drawing!

07/28/2025

Cell & Gene Therapies: A New Frontier for Employer-Sponsored Care

Cell and Gene Therapies (CGTs) are redefining what’s possible in medicine — delivering the potential for durable or even curative outcomes for complex diseases.

For employers, this brings:
✅ Strategic opportunities to improve outcomes
🔄 New considerations for benefit design and access
🤝 A need for smart partnerships and shared accountability

Are you prepared for this new era?

📣 Learn more when a panel of experts discusses CGT at our Fall Forum on September 12:
👉 https://ncbch.net/forum

06/16/2025

📊 Chronic conditions like hypertension, diabetes, and obesity are major drivers of preterm birth — and they’re becoming more common among those giving birth.

In North Carolina, 10.8% of births were preterm in 2021. In some counties, high rates of chronic illness align with high preterm birth rates — signaling a need for targeted action.

🔎 Employers:
Ask your health plan if your benefits include a pre- and post-natal care program, especially for individuals managing chronic conditions. These programs can play a vital role in preventing complications and improving birth outcomes.

📣 If a program exists:
-Is it being effectively promoted to those who need it most?
-Can the health plan proactively reach out to newly pregnant enrollees to raise awareness?
Could incentives encourage participation?

✅ Early intervention and education can reduce preterm births, lower costs, and save lives. Let’s ensure these resources are not just available — but actually used.

06/15/2025

📉 In North Carolina, over 17% of women receive inadequate prenatal care — a rate higher than the national average.
This challenge is even more severe in communities of color, where systemic barriers like transportation, insurance coverage, and time off work make it harder to access care early and consistently.
Employers can help close this gap.

✅ Ask your Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to identify and share community-based maternal health programs, particularly those that serve communities of color. These programs — including doula services, mobile health units, and prenatal support groups — can make a real difference in outcomes.

🗣️ Elicit feedback from your employees on local programs they’ve found helpful — and amplify that knowledge across your organization. Raising awareness could mean life-saving support for a coworker or their family.

06/14/2025

🚧 Maternity care deserts aren't just statistics — they represent real risks for families.

A county is considered a maternity care desert if it lacks both hospitals offering obstetric services and providers trained in prenatal and delivery care. These gaps lead to delayed or inconsistent prenatal care, contributing to preventable complications and maternal deaths.

As an employer or benefits leader, ask yourself:
🤰Do you have employees or family members living in these areas?
📍If so, what is your health plan doing to ensure access to safe, quality maternity care — including prenatal visits, delivery options, and postpartum support?
Now is the time to push for accountability and innovation:
✔️ Is telehealth being leveraged to bridge access gaps?
✔️ Are transportation or doula services part of your benefits strategy?
✔️ Is the plan contracting with providers in or near underserved counties?

🏥 Full access isn’t just a public health goal — it’s a workforce health equity issue. Let’s ensure that geography isn’t a barrier to a safe and healthy pregnancy.

🔗 Learn more about maternity care deserts in North Carolina:
March of Dimes Report