Health Transformation Alliance

Member-owned, mission-aligned. We are a cooperative of leading organizations committed to providing better healthcare for employees and their families.

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Our CEO Rob Andrews spoke with @annawmathews and @cdweaver at @WSJ around trends our employers are seeing in annual spending for autism therapy. Our data showed that spend doubled from 2021 to 2025 reflecting more patients, more hours of service, and higher prices.

📖Read below!

https://t.co/6nPHuvMLrg

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Multi-factor authentication is standard almost everywhere, yet it's only now being added to proposed HIPAA updates.

Our CEO Rob Andrews told @cassiemcgrath_ at @MorningBrew, “the standard should automatically increase as the technology gets stronger.”

📖https://t.co/8vbpl4Y0B6

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What happens when healthcare costs rise, but outcomes don’t improve at the same pace?

Our CEO Rob Andrews will explore this on May 28 at 8pm EST when he joins the @drsforamerica Advocacy Grand Rounds for a discussion on healthcare policy in transition.

💻https://t.co/fUwqy6nArm

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TrumpRx is expanding to 600+ generics through partnerships with Cost Plus Drugs, Amazon Pharmacy, and GoodRx. Our CEO Rob Andrews told @AJMC_Journal the platform could improve access to generics but may limited impact on overall drug affordability.
📖https://t.co/SOiZkYc4EN

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“The fact that we’re having this discussion shows progress,” said our CEO Rob Andrews when he spoke with @Tong_Thoughts at @modrnhealthcr about Optum Rx’s latest announcement that they will offer greater price transparency and end spread pricing.

📖https://t.co/obt0XaEfdp

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Happy #NursesWeek to the professionals who keep healthcare moving forward every single day.

At HTA, we believe the people doing the actual healing work deserve recognition every week of the year. Thank you to nurses for the compassion, expertise, and care you provide.

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Why are employers sticking with the Big 3 PBMs when they are under scrutiny?
Our CEO Rob Andrews spoke to @MorningBrew and said, “If shifting to save $7.5 million means there’s going to be a lot of employee unhappiness, a lot of companies won’t do it.”
📖https://t.co/exgxN06iCv

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Our CEO Rob Andrews had a great talk with Elizabeth Casolo on the @BeckersHR Payer Issues Podcast.

One thing they discussed is that employers don’t look to go around big legacy carriers just for the sake of it. Rob says they do this when they hear “no” too often.

Listen below⬇️
https://t.co/yhbVKIW8S0

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Listen Here: https://t.co/lIvs4cC6eE
In this episode, Robert Andrews, Chief Executive Officer of the Health Transformation Alliance, joins the podcast to discuss the ongoing pressures and competition within Medicare Advantage. He shares insights on chronic care initiatives and the importance of collaboration and compromise between carriers and providers to improve outcomes and control costs. #podcast #healthcare #leadership

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Our CEO Rob Andrews spoke with @ChiefHealthExec about the millions of Americans expected to lose Medicaid. Rob doesn’t see a political consensus stopping these changes, and says for the next few years, hospitals need to plan for a new reality of care.

📖https://t.co/Yy2zVnQAl6

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Our CEO Rob Andrews is joining the @BeckersHR 4th Annual Spring Payer Issues Roundtable today to discuss how employers are redefining health coverage. 🎤

Ahead of his panel, Rob shares what health plans must do differently as value-based care grows: https://t.co/I54SINZ3Yq

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Hospitals are warning that millions could lose Medicaid coverage in 2028.
Our CEO Rob Andrews spoke with Ron Southwick at @ChiefHealthExec about how Medicaid cuts will put added strain on hospitals, especially as the number of uninsured patients grows.
https://t.co/Yy2zVnQAl6

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Healthcare isn’t a line item; it’s one of the biggest investments a company makes.

Rethinking that shift can lower costs and improve care at the same time.

Our Chief Opportunity Officer Tom Plath explains that to @ceoworld in part 1 of his 3-part series: https://t.co/UGhzrONyv4

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Next month our CEO Rob Andrews is speaking at the @BeckersHR Spring Payer Issues Roundtable!
Leading up to the event, Rob was asked the question, “What decisions being made today will define the next five years for health plans?”
See his response! https://t.co/lKT9JhpzkH

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Why do pilots have mandatory rest rules, but physicians work 16+ hour shifts?

As our CEO Rob Andrews said to @BeckersHR, the stigma around asking for help is a problem in healthcare and we appreciate the great work @OhioHealth is doing to address it.

https://t.co/F4B2BeN1RT

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Member-owned, mission-aligned. 🤝💡

Our new tagline, but the same message and focus since 2016.

It reinforces our mission to work for our members who are the beating heart of our organization. We are always looking for ways to find the best value in healthcare for our members.

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Research shows a need for more mental health support for medical professionals.
Our CEO Rob Andrews and @OhioHealth's Dr. Laurie Hommema spoke with @susantebben at @OhioCapJournal about the need to prioritize well-being for the healthcare workforce.
https://t.co/LWNX7yYzYJ

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Our CEO Rob Andrews joined the @BeckersHR Payer Issues Podcast to discuss the strain on employers, providers, and health plans.

Rob's message is clear: too many dollars in healthcare are flowing to the middle; not enough are reaching the people doing the actual healing.

Watch👇
https://t.co/Qq64rj4ITP

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Listen Here: https://t.co/4Y6khSq0xk
In this episode, Robert 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. He shares perspectives on payer competition, transparency, GLP 1 cost pressures, and how technology and personalized medicine may reshape health plans in the years ahead. #podcast #healthcare #leadership

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When our CEO Rob Andrews spoke at Voyages by @transcarent, he was clear that health benefits leadership is not a cost center; it’s a growth strategy.

We believe employers shouldn’t have to choose between cost and value.

Watch Rob's full session here: https://t.co/Bdk0x4y9Rc