The Alliance

06/02/2026

New research shows helped slow growth between 2010 and 2024, saving billions while covering more people.

It’s proof that prioritizing can make a real difference.

At The Alliance, we help develop customized provider networks and steerage strategies to bend the medical cost trend while improving access and value.

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06/01/2026

shouldn’t strain your operation, but for many , they do.

With -funding, you don’t have to accept rising costs as “just the way it is.”

One employer has kept their per-member-per-month costs stable since 2014 by self-funding with .

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05/29/2026

is now the top financial concern for U.S. households.

When delay care, skip prescriptions, or avoid treatment because of cost, everyone pays more.

With -funding, The Alliance helps gain more control, , and flexibility to manage while guiding employees to more affordable, -valuehealthcare.

Lower costs. Better access. Smarter benefits. Learn more 👇

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05/28/2026

takes a toll on both and , fueling turnover, disengagement, absenteeism, and higher spend.

The Alliance recently held a webinar with Rich Derks, co-owner and business director at QUEST Counseling and Consultation Center, LLC, to discuss how to spot stress points, engage employees, and design strategies that build healthier, more resilient teams.

Read our latest blog to discover how supporting mental health can bend your healthcare cost curve. 👇

Supporting employee mental health can help employers lower their healthcare costs and increase employee engagement.

05/27/2026

What are you doing to make healthcare more accessible and affordable in ?

We all have a role in shaping the future of Wisconsin’s . We can choose to move it forward or allow inaction to hold it back.

In this , Curt Kubiak, President & CEO of The Alliance, shares how making more accessible and affordable can strengthen our ability to attract new talent and retain employees.

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05/26/2026

If you missed the keynote session at our or want to see it again, join us for an exclusive webcast.

Jonah Berger, Ph.D., bestselling author of The Catalyst and professor at The Wharton School, explores why behavior change is difficult and what can do to reduce the the barriers that stand in the way.

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05/22/2026

Wishing everyone a happy and safe weekend! office will be closed on Monday, May 25, reopening on Tuesday, May 26.

05/21/2026

As continue to rise, are searching for sustainable strategies to improve affordability without compromising quality.

Kwik Trip offers a compelling example of how a , paired with innovative and strategic partnerships, can transform both cost and care outcomes.

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Kwik Trip received a Healthcare Transformation Award at The Alliance’s 2026 Spring Symposium for their dedication to improving health benefits for their employees.

05/20/2026

Last chance to apply! Deadline: May 22

We're selecting a small group of employers, brokers, and providers to test behavior change strategies with us, and The Wharton School professor and change influence specialist, Jonah Berger.

Over 6 months, you will:
✅ Try 1-2 targeted changes in your org
✅ Share your progress during check-ins
✅ Learn what's working (and what's not)

Apply below! 👇

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05/19/2026

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