Pittsburgh Business Group on Health

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PBGH 2009 Annual Health Care Symposium
Engagement:
Employees, Employers & Providers

Cost management, particularly reducing costs, is the number one objective for most employers. A key to controlling costs is engaging populations to be more active in managing their health. But how can employers motivate their employees to take on that active role?

Get engaged and attend the PBGH Annual Health Care Symposium to learn about strategies and tactics that are producing results.

When: Thursday, September 3, 2009
Where: Marriott Pittsburgh City Center, 112 Washington Place, Pittsburgh, PA, 15219
Time: 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Cost: PBGH Members: $99 for first two company representatives, $50 per person each additional representative
Non-PBGH Members: $150 on or before August 15th; $195 after

Click here for PBGH 2009 Annual Health Care Symposium brochure.

For complete agenda, list of speakers and topics, click here.

Download the registration form (PDF) here.

Who We Are
The Pittsburgh Business Group on Health strives to improve the delivery, cost and quality of health care through its quality and data initiatives, and by providing forums for the exchange of ideas and viewpoints.

If you are not already a member, become a member to take advantage of PBGH's benefits.

Benefits of Membership
PBGH provides group-purchasing and employee engagement programs, networking and education opportunities, survey and report data and other resources for its members. Read more.

What's New:
Legislative Update
Legal Challenges for Health and Welfare Plans
Join PBGH and representatives from two PBGH Employer Members on Tuesday, July 14, 2009 to learn the latest on key proposed regulations along with presentations and discussion on regulations already passed. Learn more about the event and confirm your attendance by clicking here.

PBGH Employer Member Recognized by National Business Group on Health
H.J. Heinz Company was named as a silver “2009 Best Employer for Healthy Lifestyles" by the National Business Group on Health (NBGH). Read more about this honor here.

Employer Members-Only
Deadline to receive medical claims auditing preferred pricing fast approaching
The deadline to receive preferred PBGH pricing on Highmark medical claims audits is July 1. Read more about PBGH's medical claims auditing program.

Employer Members-Only
Now is the time to start planning for fall
As employers plan for fall flu season and 2010 benefits, PBGH has two quality resources that will save them money. Read more about PBGH's Prescription Drug and Flu Vaccine programs.