Employers Healthcare Coalition

What Employers Healthcare Coalition does

Employers Healthcare Coalition (EHC) is a non-profit, purchaser-driven healthcare coalition headquartered in Quincy, Illinois, that serves approximately 50 employer members across the Illinois-Missouri-Iowa tri-state area. Founded in 1991 as the Tri-State Health Care Coalition (TSHCC) and rebranded in May 2017, the organization aggregates employer purchasing power to negotiate preferred pricing on a catalog of approximately 20 third-party healthcare vendors spanning PPO networks (HealthLink), pharmacy benefit management (CVS Caremark, Elixir, OptumRX via Employers Health; Veracity Benefits for carve-out), dental and vision plans (Delta Dental, VSP), telehealth (SwiftMD), benefits navigation (HealthJoy), employee assistance programs (ComPsych), benefit advocacy (HooPayz), and on-site primary care clinics (WeCare TLC). The coalition does not develop proprietary technology products; it operates a member-facing web platform, document dropbox, private member portal, and event management system, while leveraging third-party analytics tools — notably myCatalyst — to deliver aggregate and individual-level healthcare cost transparency across a 2021 pilot covering approximately 2,500 area employees at 5 employer groups.

EHC's revenue model combines annual membership dues (described as affordable but not publicly priced) with group purchasing administrative fees and vendor rebates, supplemented by unit-priced conference and event fees ($50-$150 per attendee) and pay-as-you-go educational sessions ($20 per session). The go-to-market motion is community-led: member recruitment runs through referrals from existing members, HR roundtable luncheons, annual in-person conferences, partner-presented webinars (Merck, Novo Nordisk, Virta Health, ComPsych, and others), and the EHC website. The coalition is governed by a board of directors composed of member-employer representatives across manufacturing (Knapheide), healthcare (Blessing Health System, Quincy Medical Group, Hannibal Regional Hospital), education (Quincy Public Schools), and wholesale/distribution (Kohl Wholesale), and is led by Executive Director Mike Stewart, who assumed the role in September 2020. Strategic partners include national organizations such as the National Business Coalition on Health (NBCH, which awarded a 2013 Population Health Seed Grant), ACHRM, and the Midwest Business Group on Health (MBGH) for Diabetes Prevention Program collaboration.

Name

Employers Healthcare Coalition

Legal name

Employers Healthcare Coalition

Website

https://ehcqcy.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Non-profit purchaser-driven healthcare coalition serving approximately 50 employer members across Illinois, Missouri, and Iowa, aggregating group purchasing power across PBM, PPO, dental, vision, telehealth, and other vendors, and providing education, networking, and healthcare cost transparency through third-party platforms.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Healthcare Coalition & Group Purchasing Services

NAICS

Business Associations (813910), Insurance Agencies and Brokerages (524210), Business, Professional, Labor, Political, and Similar Organizations (8139)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Insurance Agents, Brokers & Service (6411)

akta.pro primary industry

Association & PEO Group Health Plans (AHP/PEO-Sponsored) (FSAIAFAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Occupational Health & Employer Clinic Services (HLAEAAAI), Large Group Health Insurance (Mid-Market & National Accounts) (FSAIAFAE)

Keywords

• Employer healthcare coalition
• Group purchasing organization
• Healthcare benefit management
• Employer purchasing coalition
• Healthcare cost transparency

Headquarters

HQ city

Quincy

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: EHC generates revenue primarily through membership dues paid by employer members. Membership dues are described as affordable and provide access to group purchasing programs, educational resources, data analytics tools, networking, and negotiated preferred pricing on healthcare products and services across the tri-state region.
2. Group Purchasing / Preferred Vendor Programs: EHC aggregates employer purchasing power to negotiate preferred rates on healthcare products and services including PPO networks (HealthLink), pharmacy benefit management, dental plans, vision plans, employee assistance programs, benefit advocacy, data analytics, and telehealth solutions. Revenue may flow through administrative fees, negotiated rebates, or volume-based arrangements with preferred vendors.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Employers Healthcare Coalition (EHC) is a non-profit, purchaser-driven coalition that pools the buying power of approximately 50 employer members across the Illinois/Missouri/Iowa tri-state region to negotiate preferred pricing on healthcare products and services (PPO networks, pharmacy benefit management, dental, vision, EAP, telehealth, data analytics). Members receive annual membership benefits including group purchasing access, data-driven healthcare cost transparency through myCatalyst, hospital quality ratings via CareChex, educational webinars, annual conferences, and HR/benefits professional networking.

Product overview

Employers Healthcare Coalition (EHC) is a non-profit purchaser-driven healthcare coalition (not a technology product company) that provides group purchasing programs, educational resources, and member services to approximately 50 employer members across the tri-state area. The coalition offers a portfolio of healthcare-related programs and services including: healthcare cost transparency and data analytics through myCatalyst; hospital quality ratings via CareChex; pharmacy benefit management through multiple PBM partners (CVS Caremark, Elixir, OptumRX); telehealth services via SwiftMD; diabetes management and reversal programs through Virta Health; benefits navigation via HealthJoy; benefit advocacy and savings solutions through HooPayz; employee assistance programs via ComPsych; on-site/near-site clinics through WeCare TLC; hospital cost transparency via FocusHealth by Auxiant; healthcare payment solutions via Paytient; and access to HealthLink PPO networks, dental plans, and vision plans (VSP). EHC connects its members to these third-party services and provides group purchasing power, education, and networking, but does not develop or sell its own technology product.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Employer Membership Annual employer membership providing access to group purchasing programs, educational resources, data analytics tools, networking, and negotiated preferred pricing on healthcare products and services across the tri-state region.
• Group Purchasing Program Aggregated employer purchasing program offering preferred rates on PPO networks (HealthLink), pharmacy benefit management (CVS Caremark, Elixir, OptumRX via Employers Health), dental plans (Delta Dental), vision plans (VSP), Employee Assistance Programs (ComPsych), benefit advocacy (HooPayz), data analytics (myCatalyst), and telehealth (SwiftMD).
• Data Analytics Project (myCatalyst partnership) Healthcare cost transparency and data analytics platform providing aggregate and individual healthcare cost information to help member employers identify inefficiencies and trends in healthcare spending.
• Hospital Quality Ratings (CareChex) Clinical, financial, and patient satisfaction quality ratings for hospitals and health systems, providing composite medical quality evaluations distributed to member employers and their employees.
• Annual Conference & Educational Events Annual in-person conference plus recurring HR roundtable luncheons and webinars featuring partner organizations presenting on topics such as diabetes, telehealth, PBM, vaccine confidence, and advanced primary care.
• On-Site/Near-Site Clinic Program (WeCare TLC) Primary Care Medical Home (PCMH) clinics offering robust primary care, occupational health, and chronic care management services for member-employer workforces and dependents at no cost to patients.

Quantifiable outcome

• The myCatalyst data analytics project covers approximately 2,500 area employees across 5 employer groups (2021)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

21 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• myCatalystcoreTechnology or Integration · 4 May 2021EHC partnered with myCatalyst on a two-year data analytics project (2021) designed to analyze healthcare spend of five local employers covering approximately 2,500 area employees. The project provides aggregate and individual healthcare cost information to identify inefficiencies and trends. EHC provides partial financial commitment toward costs for participating employers. All EHC members receive discounted rates on myCatalyst solutions. Robin Foust of myCatalyst has presented at EHC events on data analysis and healthcare cost transparency.
• ACHRM (Association of Corporate Risk Management)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 May 2021ACHRM collaborates with EHC and myCatalyst on the Data Analytics Project. EHC membership includes ACHRM membership, providing members with access to health benefit purchaser intelligence with input from CDC, NCQA, IOM, and Leapfrog. ACHRM represents corporate risk management professionals and is a key strategic partner for the coalition's education and advocacy mission.
• Veracity BenefitscoreTechnology or IntegrationVeracity Benefits partnered with EHC for pharmacy carve-out solutions, claiming to save self-funded employers 50% or more on pharmacy costs with minimal disruption. EHC hosted roundtable discussions and presentations featuring Veracity Benefits (April 2022, October 2023). EHC members receive access to Veracity Benefits at preferential rates through the group purchasing program.
• Employers HealthcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEHC partnered with Employers Health of Ohio to offer three PBM solutions to members at competitive rates, delivered through CVS Caremark, Elixir, and OptumRX. Eric Dublikar from Employers Health presented the PBM program at an EHC virtual event (April 2021). This partnership provides pharmacy cost management for member employers.
• ComPsychminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorComPsych (world's largest EAP provider) partnered with EHC to offer Employee Assistance Programs, behavioral health, wellness, work-life, HR, FMLA, and absence management services (GuidanceResources brand) to EHC members at significant discounts through the group purchasing program. Sarah Swan from ComPsych presented at EHC (March 2021).
• HealthLinkcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHealthLink Open Access III and PPO Networks are offered as preferred products to EHC members through the group purchasing program, providing access to preferred provider networks.
• CareChex / Quantros, Inc.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCareChex, an information service of Quantros, provides clinical, financial, and patient satisfaction findings for consumers, providers, and purchasers of U.S. medical care. EHC provides local hospital quality data extracted from CareChex in an easy-to-access format through educational brochures on its website.
• MerckminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMerck partnered with EHC for healthcare education presentations including vaccine confidence (Dr. Suzanne White, multiple events 2021-2022), pandemic impact on health screenings, and lung cancer early detection awareness (Chris Yothers, August 2021). Merck provides expert speakers on public health topics relevant to EHC member employers.
• Novo NordiskminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNovo Nordisk partnered with EHC on diabetes awareness and education, presenting on Type 2 Diabetes (May 2021) and sponsoring the inaugural Quincy Health and Wellness Expo (July 2022). A global pharmaceutical leader in diabetes care, Novo Nordisk supports EHC's diabetes prevention and management initiatives.
• Virta HealthminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVirta Health partnered with EHC to present on type 2 diabetes reversal (May 2021). Virta specializes in diabetes reversal approaches that can reduce employer healthcare costs by improving the overall health of employee populations.
• HooPayzminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHooPayz partnered with EHC to offer benefit advocacy and savings solutions including price checks, bill reviews, benefit claims support, and medical debt management. Natalie Meyer, President of HooPayz, presented at EHC events (July 2021, January 2021). Offered to EHC members at significant discounts via group purchasing.
• AbbVieminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAbbVie partnered with EHC to present patient-centered advocacy programs for psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, Crohn's Disease, and ulcerative colitis (February 2015). AbbVie's advocate team provides education, resources, and support to individuals with chronic diseases at no cost.
• WeCare TLCminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWeCare TLC partnered with EHC to establish Primary Care Medical Home (PCMH) clinics in the Quincy/Hannibal/Mt Sterling/Jacksonville area serving member employers' employees and dependents. The initiative aims to reduce healthcare costs, improve access, and keep care local. WeCare TLC assumes responsibility for locating, negotiating, and equipping clinic locations.
• Midwest Business Group on Health (MBGH)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMBGH partnered with EHC on Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) webinars and employer education on diabetes prevention and impact on bottom line. EHC and MBGH co-hosted multiple webinars on DPP lifestyle change programs, prediabetes awareness, and diabetes management (2021-2022).
• National Business Coalition on Health (NBCH)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNBCH awarded the Tri-State Health Care Coalition (predecessor to EHC) a Population Health Seed Grant in 2013. This grant supported collaborations to improve health status in defined populations. NBCH is a key national partner providing access to resources, benchmarking, and purchaser intelligence.
• Blessing Health SystemcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBlessing Health System is a key healthcare provider partner of EHC, participating in board representation, COVID-19 vaccine presentations (Dr. Mary Frances Barthel, February 2021), care coordination programs, and community health initiatives. Blessing Corporate Services holds board representation (Hannah McNeff). EHC held its annual conference at Blessing Conference Center historically.
• Quincy Medical GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerQuincy Medical Group is a key healthcare provider partner of EHC with board representation (Selena Stegeman). Dr. Richard Noble from QMG presented COVID-19 updates at EHC events (November 2020). The partnership supports local healthcare access and provider engagement for EHC member employers.
• Hannibal Regional HospitalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHannibal Regional Hospital partnered with EHC for diabetes education presentations (Dr. Mujeeb Siddiqui, July 2021) and holds board representation (Susan Wathen). The partnership addresses healthcare access and education for employees in the Missouri portion of the tri-state region.
• Delta DentalminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDelta Dental is offered as a preferred dental plan option to EHC members through the group purchasing program.
• VSP (Vision Service Plan)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVSP is offered as a preferred vision plan option to EHC members through the group purchasing program.
• Choosing Wisely (ABIM Foundation)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerChoosing Wisely is an initiative of the ABIM Foundation that helps providers and patients engage in conversations about overuse of tests and procedures. EHC provides resources from Consumer Reports in collaboration with partner organizations, helping employees make smart and effective care choices.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Midwest Business Group on Health (MBGH): Chicago-based employer-led coalition serving Midwest employers with group purchasing, data analytics, and educational programming. Comparable to EHC in purchaser-driven nonprofit model, with broader geographic footprint across the Midwest. Already a strategic partner of EHC on diabetes prevention webinars.
• Pacific Business Group on Health (PBGH): Large California-based purchaser coalition aggregating employer negotiating leverage for healthcare quality and cost. Operates a similar employer-led model with deeper data analytics capabilities, serving as a scaled-up analog of EHC's regional model.
• Memphis Business Group on Health: Mid-South employer-led coalition focused on healthcare cost and quality improvement. Comparable scale and mission to EHC, with a similar emphasis on small/mid-market employer aggregation and value-based purchasing.
• Dallas-Fort Worth Business Group on Health: Regional employer coalition serving Texas employers with group purchasing and benefits education. Comparable structure (nonprofit, member-governed) and program set (PPO/PBM negotiations, analytics, chronic disease initiatives) in a different regional market.
• Florida Health Care Coalition: Florida-based employer-driven healthcare coalition offering group purchasing, data analytics, and quality transparency to member employers. Operates an analogous model in a different geography, with similar emphasis on cost transparency and hospital quality ratings.
• National Business Coalition on Health (NBCH): National umbrella organization for regional employer healthcare coalitions. Direct peer to EHC at the network level, providing benchmarking, purchaser intelligence, and advocacy; awarded EHC's predecessor the 2013 Population Health Seed Grant.
• Northeast Business Group on Health (NEBGH): New York-based employer coalition serving large Northeast employers with healthcare purchasing, quality measurement, and population health programs. Closely comparable in mission, structure, and program mix (group purchasing, analytics, education).

Regional players

• St. Louis Area Business Health Coalition: St. Louis-based employer coalition serving the Missouri/Illinois border region. Geographic adjacency to EHC's tri-state footprint makes it the closest regional peer and a direct competitor for employer members along the Illinois/Missouri corridor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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