HTA in the news

February 26 2026

The ‘disciplined’ decisions health plans will need in the next 5 years

Becker’s Payer Issues

Across healthcare, executives point to critical choices around technology investment, benefit design, care models and financial sustainability as key drivers of long-term success.

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February 24 2026

Increased mental health demands extend to Ohio medical professionals

Ohio Capital Journal

Ohio’s mental health landscape is consistently seeing increases in demand, including among medical professionals like nurses and physicians, who are asking for more help.

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February 17 2026

Rob Andrews on Employer Led Health Care Reform and the Future of Health Plans

Becker’s Payer Issues Podcast

In this episode, Rob Andrews, Chief Executive Officer of the Health Transformation Alliance, discusses how employers and providers can work more closely to improve value, reduce middleman costs, and drive better outcomes.

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February 6 2026

Trump and Dr. Oz bring ‘As Seen on TV’ vibes to Rx coupon portal for cheap ‘fat drugs’

The Independent US

The president’s latest gambit at health care affordability, TrumpRx, isn’t the panacea he promised for access to low-cost GLP-1 drugs like Wegovy, Ozempic and Mounjaro— but some experts tell Andrew Feinberg that the effort should not be dismissed

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January 29 2026

How 17 health plans are shifting priorities in 2026

Becker’s Payer Issues

Becker’s connected with 17 health plan leaders to learn how their organizations are shifting their priorities in response to continued medical cost trends and affordability concerns.

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January 27 2026

Addressing Rising Employer Healthcare Costs

Repertoire Magazine

The Healthcare Transformation Alliance formed in 2015 to address increasing healthcare costs for private employers.

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January 7 2026

6 Reasons Employers Must Lead On Employee Wellbeing — Not Just Pay For Healthcare

Allwork.Space

Why personalized benefits, mental health investment, and smarter incentives deliver returns far beyond cost control.

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December 23 2025

2026 Outlook: The domino effect of Medicaid cuts and the hidden costs for healthcare

Fierce Healthcare

In July, the Trump administration passed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, otherwise known as the budget reconciliation bill. The law, H.R. 1, has made waves for its historic nearly $1 trillion cut to federal Medicaid spending over 10 years.

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