Advocacy

Legislative

BHC monitors state and federal health care issues and advocates on the behalf of its members.

Leapfrog Group Liaison

Leapfrog, which aims to improve patient safety and health system performance, is a national effort funded by health care purchasers and others. As the St. Louis Leapfrog Group Regional Roll-out Liaison, BHC is charged with representing the business perspective on patient safety and quality. Learn more at www.leapfroggroup.org.

Research

The BHC conducts research on health care trends, quality and affordability. The BHC Annual Health Care Industry Overview is considered the region's premier source for information on health care finance and quality. Visit the BHC Resource Center for links to research by the BHC and other organizations.

Regional Health Improvement Collaborative

BHC facilitates the Midwest Health Initiative, a multi-stakeholder regional quality improvement collaborative which brings together the region's health care stakeholders, including physicians, hospitals, employers, unions, insurers and consumers to share information and drive continuous improvements in health and health care. MHI believes in the power of information in the hands of those committed to a sustainable, high-quality health care future for our region. To learn more, visit www.MidwestHealthInitative.org.