About
Northwind is an industry pioneer known for dramatically reducing wasteful spending and producing member health to improve their client’s bottom line.
History
Northwind was founded in 2008. What began as a handful of worksite clinics has grown into a national healthcare organization serving over 500 employers and 200,000 members across all 50 states.
2008
Phillip Berry purchased PCA, (now Northwind) to serve worksite clinics
2016
Home delivery Pharmacy for self-funded employers launched
2017
Denton Pharmaceuticals, a New York-based, drug repackager purchased
2018
27,000 square foot Indianapolis headquarters purchased
2019
Pharmacy Benefit Manager launched
2020
Chronic Disease Management Programs launched
2022
Patient App and Client Analytics
2023
QVI Risk Solutions, an Oregon-based TPA purchased
2025
Comprehensive employer-funded health solution launched
Culture
Northwind employees are empowered to take actions to solve client issues and develop creative industry-leading solutions to complex, often intractable problems. Employees are encouraged to explore ways to optimize member health and drive new efficiencies with long-term benefits.
Northwind’s philosophy is that strengthening
the individual strengthens the organization.
Who we serve
Private Employers
Northwind serves organizations in all 50 states with a minimum of 500 employees. Clients enjoy a comprehensive healthcare solution, tailored to their specific needs. Members receive superior customer service and statistically better healthcare outcomes.
Unions & Multi-Employer Funds
Northwind has served multiemployer plans since 2019 and currently supports 20 Taft-Hartley and 5 commercial multi-employer plans. Unions are great partners in health for Northwind due to their unique commitment to the health and well-being of their members.
Northwind Clinical Outcomes
of high-risk, high-cost members under clinical control within 12 months
average spend reduction by eliminating waste, fraud, and abuse (within two years)
PBM client retention
targeted annual cost growth—compared to an 18% national average
Our integrated model consistently beats the market in controlling healthcare spending growth. We remove inefficiency and focus on real outcomes.
Phillip Berry
CEO, Northwind