Episode 134: Paul Grady on the Power of Purchaser Activation

Listening In (With Permission): Conversations About Today's Pressing Health Care Topics

In this episode, Ryan Olmsted from Catalyst for Payment Reform (CPR) sits down with Paul Grady, Principal at Alera Group to discuss the critical role of purchaser activation in mitigating rising costs in healthcare and improving value. Paul and Ryan also delve into the importance of purchasers' involvement in policy-making and how their participation in committees like the Connecticut Cost Growth Benchmark Advisory Board is essential for addressing healthcare cost increases. Paul shares real-life examples of how being actively involved in policy and marketplace initiatives can positively influence one's career.