Name
From Adversary to Partner: Employer Direct Contracting with Hospitals
Date & Time
Tuesday, June 9, 2026, 11:10 AM - 12:00 PM
Speakers
Shawn Gremminger, National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions
Claire Brockbank, 32BJ Health Fund
Kevin Walsh, Northwell Direct
Shawn Gremminger Claire Brockbank
Description

With hospitals accounting for 50 cents of every dollar spent in the commercial market, employers are looking for alternative pathways to affordable hospital-based care. This session examines the shift from traditional hospital networks to direct contracting partnerships that prioritize value, quality, and transparency. Attendees will learn how employers can build collaborative relationships with hospitals to control costs, enhance care coordination, and improve outcomes for their workforce.

Location Name
Grand Ballroom - Second Floor - Salons ABCD
Full Address
Hilton St. Louis at the Ballpark
1 South Broadway
St. Louis, MO 63102
United States