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National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions Names Health Policy Expert Shawn Gremminger as New President and CEO

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Nov. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions (National Alliance) is pleased to announce Shawn Gremminger as its new president and CEO, succeeding Michael Thompson who will retire at the end of the year.

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  • WASHINGTON, Nov. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions (National Alliance) is pleased to announce Shawn Gremminger as its new president and CEO, succeeding Michael Thompson who will retire at the end of the year.
  • Known for his wide-ranging policy expertise, and government relations experience, Gremminger brings to the National Alliance a successful record of working with coalitions, employers and other healthcare purchasers, policy makers, and industry stakeholders toward the mission of achieving high-quality, affordable, equitable healthcare.
  • "Shawn has long worked with coalitions and shares our passion for the mission to be a recognized force in driving health, equity and value on behalf of coalitions and their purchaser members," said Chris Syverson, CEO of the Nevada Business Group on Health and Board chair.
  • Gremminger was previously director of health policy for the Purchaser Business Group on Health, a member of the National Alliance, where he ran efforts to improve quality and affordability for consumers and healthcare purchasers through federal policy.

Coalition of Leading Health Professionals and Advocates Calls on Congress to Act Now to Strengthen Medicare by Adding Dental Coverage

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Thursday, August 5, 2021
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Medicare does not currently include coverage for dental health services as a standard benefit.

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  • Medicare does not currently include coverage for dental health services as a standard benefit.
  • Of the 60 million older adults and individuals with disabilities who receive Medicare benefits, 67% of them37 milliondo not have dental coverage.
  • Poor oral health is linked with cardiovascular disease, diabetes, cancer, and pneumonia, the risk of which increases among older adults.
  • CareQuest Institute for Oral Health is a national nonprofit championing a more equitable future where every person can reach their full potential through excellent health.

Statewide Survey Finds Broad, Bipartisan Support for Medicare Dental Coverage in West Virginia

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Wednesday, August 4, 2021
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A new YouGov survey found that an overwhelming majority of likely midterm voters in West Virginiaincluding 73% of conservative votersfavor adding dental benefits to Medicare.

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  • A new YouGov survey found that an overwhelming majority of likely midterm voters in West Virginiaincluding 73% of conservative votersfavor adding dental benefits to Medicare.
  • Almost eight in 10 West Virginia voters surveyed in July support adding dental coverage to Medicare as proposed in the $3.5 trillion budget plan introduced in the Senate.
  • A further 67% of Republicans and 90% of Democrats in West Virginia believe their legislators should prioritize Medicare dental coverage.
  • West Virginians pride ourselves on knowing whats best for our community,said West Virginia Oral Health Coalition Coordinator Gina Sharps.