We have the power to change our future
The action steps we take now will change the course
of our financial future for generations to come.
THE COST OF DOING NOTHING
Can we sustain the ever-increasing cost of health insurance?
All signs point to "no."
What we're up against...
SKYROCKETING COST OF HOSPITAL CARE
NO COST-VALUE DATA
LACK OF MEMBER GUIDANCE
Hospital care today is the "single largest component of most employers' healthcare spending²" and yet data shows that higher costs are not indicative of higher quality care.
Hospital care is billed to insured plans, on average, nearly 300% above what would be charged of Medicare for the same services. This lack of transparency and data reporting has lent to a consistent upward trend in spending every year.
Without a Third Party Administrator or payer oversight coordination, it is more difficult to aggregate data in a meaningful and actionable way.
Costly member choices which include increased emergency room use, decreased primary care provider use, and lack of behavioral health and chronic illness management all contribute to rising costs.
2. "Hospital Prices: Unsustainable and Unjustifiable" 32BJ, 3/17/22.
OUR STRATEGY
AGGREGATE
Our collective buying power enables us to solidify significant cost savings for trust funds and city agencies alike. The Union Alliance "demands" better pricing and/or vetted, high quality providers for our members in exchange for the volume of Union member patients.
TUA works diligently, as your advocate, to push back against inflated billing trends. Our regular, transparent reporting to Union leadership allows for better cost-value analysis and year-over-year savings.
NAVIGATE
With a vast network of provider options we are better able to connect patients with the right provider at the right time.
Referral Network:
We continually comb the market to bring together the most high-quality, value-vetted physical and behavioral health resources available. Our concierge-level assistance service will readily connect members and their dependents to our expansive network of in-network primary care physicians, specialists and facilities.
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Behavioral Health:
A cornerstone of our strategy is our emphasis on behavioral wellness. It is critical, particularly in the post-pandemic climate that we all face, that members have access to a well-rounded network of mental healthcare options which include virtual as well as traditional paths. Our network offers a spectrum of options- from easy-access preventative care to cost-negotiated inpatient facilities.
FACILITATE
TUA is the “easy button” as the single point of access and provider of solutions to meet all the unique health needs of an employer and their workforce. At a time when many employers are facing increased administrative burdens, dealing with dozens of different vendors, subcontractors, and other partners across their employee health offerings, we are proud to provide access to best-in-class solutions, all through one single partner group.
EDUCATE
Vital to our success is our member education process. We provide thorough and ongoing support to ensure that every member is actively taking advantage of the benefits available to them through The Union Alliance. With increased awareness and participation, we can maximize cost-savings and drive better outcomes for member patients. Our team works directly with your organization to provide onboarding education and marketing materials to ensure our mutual success.
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