Leader in AI-driven health benefits navigation Healthee partners with Northwind
A game-changer for employers looking to cut costs and gain control With healthcare costs continuing to rise, employers are seeking
Insights
Northwind helps employers and unions convert insights into action. First, we sort the signals from the noise, then we discern the right path forward. Here we share market trends, announcements, and newsworthy developments.
Healthcare Storm 2025: What Will It Be?
When it comes to American healthcare, we’ve become really good at highlighting its failings. Watching the flurry of lamentations, frustrations,
New Drugs to Market – October Update
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved three novel drug therapies in October. One of those therapies, Hympavzi (marstacimab-hncq), is
Letter From a Pharmacist – On Pharmacy Closures
Pharmacists have a time-honored role as an integral contributor to the delivery of health care. From the earliest apothecaries to
Stewardship and the Beauty of Health Benefits
The Beauty of Making a Difference Beauty in health benefits? What does that even mean? Think back on your experience
Podcast: Northwind’s Member Focused Approach
Click here to listen to Katherine Lurke, PharmD and Steve Zetzl, PharmD discuss Northwind’s member focused approach to pharmacy benefit
We’re All in the Business of Healthcare
Employers and unions have begun to realize that they are very much in the business of healthcare and that they
The PBM Conflagration Marks the Beginning of Healthcare’s Center-of-Gravity Shift
Waiting for my turn to present at recent health system executive conference, I noticed that presentations before mine spent a
Voices Lost in the Noise
In the health benefits world, the mad scramble toward January renewals/starts has subsided and attention has turned to the annual
Answering the Moral and Economic Call to Better Health Stewardship
A request came in to our company at 3:43am this morning from the employee of a group that just transitioned
Thank You for Your Vision, Boldness, Perseverance, and Heart
Thanksgiving has arrived once again and this week, the Northwind Family feels particularly grateful for the employers, unions, primary care
Can’t We Do Better?
“We’ve got a problem.” That was the opening line to a presentation I made to a room of brokers, advisors,
Leader in AI-driven health benefits navigation Healthee partners with Northwind
A game-changer for employers looking to cut costs and gain control With healthcare costs continuing to rise, employers are seeking
Healthcare Storm 2025: What Will It Be?
When it comes to American healthcare, we’ve become really good at highlighting its failings. Watching the flurry of lamentations, frustrations,
New Drugs to Market – October Update
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved three novel drug therapies in October. One of those therapies, Hympavzi (marstacimab-hncq), is
Podcast: Northwind’s Member Focused Approach
Click here to listen to Katherine Lurke, PharmD and Steve Zetzl, PharmD discuss Northwind’s member focused approach to pharmacy benefit
We’re All in the Business of Healthcare
Employers and unions have begun to realize that they are very much in the business of healthcare and that they
The PBM Conflagration Marks the Beginning of Healthcare’s Center-of-Gravity Shift
Waiting for my turn to present at recent health system executive conference, I noticed that presentations before mine spent a
Can’t We Do Better?
“We’ve got a problem.” That was the opening line to a presentation I made to a room of brokers, advisors,
The Changing Employer Perspective on Healthcare
If you don’t stand for something, you’ll fall for anything. Alexander Hamilton The Power of a Point of View What
Calls for Transparency are Really Cries for Trust
Earlier this week, I was meeting with an employer client as we prepared for a joint presentation we’ll be delivering.
A Weight Management Approach that Creates Space for Better Living
One of our client partners frequently describes employee health struggles in terms of getting caught up in the “overhwelm” of
A Programmatic Approach to Leveraging Anti-Obesity Medications
Self-funded plan sponsors face a critical stewardship decision around member demand for highly effective, and costly, anti-obesity medications. To cover
Our Simple Prescription for Healthcare: Remove the Barriers
“The people who are crazy enough to think they can change the world are the ones who do.” Steve Jobs
Leader in AI-driven health benefits navigation Healthee partners with Northwind
A game-changer for employers looking to cut costs and gain control With healthcare costs continuing to rise, employers are seeking
NORTHWIND ACQUIRES HEALTH BENEFIT ADMINISTRATOR QVI RISK SOLUTIONS
INDIANAPOLIS, April 28, 2023 – Northwind has announced the acquisition of QVI Risk Solutions, a health benefit administrator based in
MARKET INNOVATION STRATEGIST JOHN SINGER JOINS NORTHWIND PHARMACEUTICALS ADVISORY BOARD
INDIANAPOLIS, March 16, 2023 – Northwind has announced the addition of John Singer to its strategic advisory board. “Healthcare is
NORTHWIND ADDS HEALTH INTELLIGENCE INNOVATOR ROD REASEN TO ADVISORY BOARD
INDIANAPOLIS, February 22, 2023 – Northwind has announced the addition of Rod Reasen to its strategic advisory board. “Healthcare is
NORTHWIND ADDS HEALTHCARE VETERAN JERRY FORD TO ADVISORY BOARD
INDIANAPOLIS, February 21, 2023 – Northwind has announced the addition of Jerry Ford to its strategic advisory board. “Healthcare is
Northwind Adds Another Health Strategy Luminary
INDIANAPOLIS, October 29, 2020 – Northwind Pharmaceuticals has announced the hiring of Steve Zetzl, PharmD, as Vice President of Client Strategy. “Steve joins Northwind at
Northwind Named Top 10 Pharmacy Solutions Provider
MD Tech Review Cover Story – Northwind Pharmaceuticals: Turning Onsite Clinics Into a Center of Value
Northwind Earns Spot on Inc. 5000
Inc. Magazine Unveils Its Annual List of America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies—the Inc. 5000 Northwind Pharmaceuticals Ranks No. 1958 on the
Patrick Berry Promoted to Chief Technology Officer
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – Northwind Pharmaceuticals is excited to announce the promotion of Patrick Berry to Chief Technology Officer. From his
Northwind Adds Veteran Healthcare Executive
MAY 2020 – Northwind Pharmaceuticals is excited to announce the addition of Elizabeth “Beth” Cisco to its Leadership Team as
Bigler Named Northwind President/COO
APRIL 2020 – Northwind Pharmaceuticals is excited to announce the promotion of Elizabeth “Betsy” Bigler to President/COO. Bigler joined Northwind
Northwind Earns Spot in Inc. Top 250 in Midwest
Inc. Magazine Unveils Its First-Ever List of the Midwest’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies— The Inc. 5000 Series: Midwest Northwind
Letter From a Pharmacist – On Pharmacy Closures
Pharmacists have a time-honored role as an integral contributor to the delivery of health care. From the earliest apothecaries to
Podcast: Northwind’s Member Focused Approach
Click here to listen to Katherine Lurke, PharmD and Steve Zetzl, PharmD discuss Northwind’s member focused approach to pharmacy benefit
The PBM Conflagration Marks the Beginning of Healthcare’s Center-of-Gravity Shift
Waiting for my turn to present at recent health system executive conference, I noticed that presentations before mine spent a
Can’t We Do Better?
“We’ve got a problem.” That was the opening line to a presentation I made to a room of brokers, advisors,
Influencing Health Costs Through Insights, Innovation, and Trust
Healthcare Challenges We have come a long way. There are now many options for self-funded employers to influence healthcare costs
RxStewardship: W is for Webinar
Week 6 – R X S T E W A R D S H I P Moving Toward STRATEGIC RX STEWARDSHIP™ W
RxStewardship: E is for Engagement
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RxStewardship: S is for Schools
Week 3 – R X S T E W A R D S H I P Moving Toward STRATEGIC RX
Moving Toward Strategic Rx Stewardship
R X S T E W A R D S H I P Join us for a 14 week journey
Population Health, Technology, and the Demand for Immediacy
In this digital age, we as consumers have become accustomed to the convenience of immediacy. Prior to the advent and
The Worksite Clinic Conundrum
We Have a Problem The worksite health space has exploded as employers have jumped at the opportunity to take control
Why Core Values Matter
Core values, does anyone care anymore? Taken from the corporate playbook, core values seem to have gone the way of mission and vision statements: nice but meaningless. Relegated to dusty shelves holding the rest of our good intentions, core values seem to be just more marketing-speak meant to convince us of the reality we’d like to believe rather than the one we actually encounter on the street.
Leader in AI-driven health benefits navigation Healthee partners with Northwind
A game-changer for employers looking to cut costs and gain control With healthcare costs continuing to rise, employers are seeking
Stewardship and the Beauty of Health Benefits
The Beauty of Making a Difference Beauty in health benefits? What does that even mean? Think back on your experience
We’re All in the Business of Healthcare
Employers and unions have begun to realize that they are very much in the business of healthcare and that they
The PBM Conflagration Marks the Beginning of Healthcare’s Center-of-Gravity Shift
Waiting for my turn to present at recent health system executive conference, I noticed that presentations before mine spent a
Voices Lost in the Noise
In the health benefits world, the mad scramble toward January renewals/starts has subsided and attention has turned to the annual
Answering the Moral and Economic Call to Better Health Stewardship
A request came in to our company at 3:43am this morning from the employee of a group that just transitioned
Thank You for Your Vision, Boldness, Perseverance, and Heart
Thanksgiving has arrived once again and this week, the Northwind Family feels particularly grateful for the employers, unions, primary care
Can’t We Do Better?
“We’ve got a problem.” That was the opening line to a presentation I made to a room of brokers, advisors,
The Changing Employer Perspective on Healthcare
If you don’t stand for something, you’ll fall for anything. Alexander Hamilton The Power of a Point of View What
Calls for Transparency are Really Cries for Trust
Earlier this week, I was meeting with an employer client as we prepared for a joint presentation we’ll be delivering.
A Weight Management Approach that Creates Space for Better Living
One of our client partners frequently describes employee health struggles in terms of getting caught up in the “overhwelm” of
A Programmatic Approach to Leveraging Anti-Obesity Medications
Self-funded plan sponsors face a critical stewardship decision around member demand for highly effective, and costly, anti-obesity medications. To cover
We’re All in the Business of Healthcare
Employers and unions have begun to realize that they are very much in the business of healthcare and that they
Thank You for Your Vision, Boldness, Perseverance, and Heart
Thanksgiving has arrived once again and this week, the Northwind Family feels particularly grateful for the employers, unions, primary care
Our Simple Prescription for Healthcare: Remove the Barriers
“The people who are crazy enough to think they can change the world are the ones who do.” Steve Jobs
NORTHWIND ACQUIRES HEALTH BENEFIT ADMINISTRATOR QVI RISK SOLUTIONS
INDIANAPOLIS, April 28, 2023 – Northwind has announced the acquisition of QVI Risk Solutions, a health benefit administrator based in
Healthcare Innovation: Ice Melts First at the Edges
“When spring comes, snow melts first at the periphery, because that is where it is most exposed.” Andy Grove Vocalizing has reached a fever pitch across the
RxStewardship: W is for Webinar
Week 6 – R X S T E W A R D S H I P Moving Toward STRATEGIC RX STEWARDSHIP™ W
Our Health System Isn’t Broken
In his 2014 book, Zero to One, Peter Thiel introduces an interview question he frequently asked as CEO of PayPal:
9 Reasons to Consider a Worksite Clinic
Dan Ross from Med-View rcently posted an interesting article on EBN entitled “5 Ways Worksite Clinics Facilitate Savings“. In his