Membership in Global Business Group on Health (GBGH)

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1 Membership in Global Business Group on Health (GBGH) A National Business Group on Health Organization This document was funded by the members of the Global Business Group on Health (GBGH) and is for their exclusive use. This material can only be shared, in either print or electronic formats, within and among GBGH member companies. All other uses require permission from the Global Business Group on Health, a National Business Group on Health organization Global Business Group on Health.

2 Mission Statement Provide affordable business solutions that improve the health and productivity of employees and their families outside the U.S. Key Objectives and Strategies Create health value (i.e., effectiveness and efficiency) and improve productivity by promoting innovative, practical, and evidence based health benefit solutions, including: disease, disability and injury prevention and access to quality, safe and effective health care. Demonstrate that technology enabled health improvement programs enhance the company s competitive edge as an employer of choice in the recruitment and retention of talent. Develop a business case, demonstrating a positive return on investment, for corporate leadership to invest in health and productivity programs. Provide a unique source of information on demographics, health/disability trends, benefits, and comparative information on top tier providers and vendors. Provide opportunities for members to share best practices and insights, benchmark programs, and create tools that enable practical solutions to global health issues. Establish vendor expectations for excellence, including innovation, transparency, efficient and continuous improvement, that support high performing health care systems. All material developed is proprietary and restricted to GBGH members unless otherwise determined by its Board of Directors. 2

3 The Global Business Group on Health (GBGH) organizes its work by both topic areas and world regions. GBGH started with nine target countries which were of greatest interest to members because they currently have large employee populations and/or plans to expand in these locations. GBGH staff have also expanded research to other countries to cover a wider net around the world. Staff will complete research for other countries upon member request as well. Resources available for each country include background and overview materials, country related projects and corresponding deliverables, and information about wellness through the Healthy Workforce Worldwide initiative. The country overview materials outline the health of the population, health care services and systems, healthrelated legislation and health benefits. 3

4 The Global Business Group organizes its services into three broad areas: Information, Resources, and Tools Tools and resources about topics of interest to members including demographics, population health, benefits analysis and comparisons, and health and benefits trends. Example Global Benefits Governance Toolkit Benchmarking and Standards Metrics and standards to evaluate organizational processes, best practices and/or market position. Example Quick surveys and online workroom Game Changing / Market Reform Innovative solutions to global health care challenges in developed and emerging countries. Example Medical Benefits in China 4

5 The online workroom is a tool that enables members to interact and benchmark virtually. It can be used for online dialogue or to field single question surveys. 5

6 The company locations database enables members to quickly learn which GBGH colleagues have operations in specific countries, especially those that are not part of the Global Business Group s nine targets. This database shows where GBGH member companies are located around the world. It enables members to benchmark with others about a specific country of interest. Members can also search by world region, which can be useful for multinational captives or pooling projects. 6

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10 Global Business Group on Health members pursue group projects to address shared concerns. By leveraging the strength of the organization, especially in developing countries, the impact has been substantial. 10

11 Medical Coverage for HIV/AIDS in India A team of members collaborated to identify a viable employer strategy to provide coverage for HIV/AIDS treatment in India, which is currently unavailable. This paper summarizes the work completed by the HIV/AIDS team and includes information about local insurance carriers, benefit taxation issues, and findings from local informant interviews. Getting Started with the International Labour Organization s Recommendation Concerning HIV/AIDS and the World of Work This report takes the International Labour Organization s (ILO) 2010 Recommendation on HIV/AIDS in the workplace and makes it actionable for multinational employers by providing strategies to develop workplace policies and programs that support employees with HIV/AIDS. 11

12 GBGH developed a series of resources to support large employers cost management efforts. This product incorporates three different tools: A chart outlining strategies for employers to conduct cost containment exercises globally, Survey findings about global cost control processes and procedures among GBGH members, and Four case studies about company efforts to track health care spend internationally. 12