About MAHCP
Advocating for transparent, effective, and affordable healthcare purchasing in Montana
Our Mission
Empowering Healthcare Purchasers
The Montana Association of Health Care Purchasers (MAHCP) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the healthcare purchasing environment for employers, employees, and their families across Montana.
We bring together public and private employers, health plans, brokers, and other collaborators to share information, develop best practices, and advocate for policies that promote high-quality, affordable healthcare.
Through education, collaboration, and advocacy, MAHCP works to ensure that Montana's healthcare purchasers have the tools and knowledge they need to make informed decisions and drive meaningful improvements in the healthcare system.
Our Core Values
Transparency
We champion open, honest information sharing to empower better healthcare decisions.
Collaboration
We unite employers, health plans, and collaborators to solve shared challenges together.
Advocacy
We actively promote policies that improve healthcare quality and affordability for all Montanans.
Education
We provide resources and training to help purchasers navigate a complex healthcare landscape.
Our Focus Areas
Where We Direct Our Energy
Value-Based Purchasing
Promoting payment models and benefit designs that reward high-quality, cost-effective care for Montana employers and their employees.
Price & Quality Transparency
Advocating for accessible data so purchasers can compare providers, understand true costs, and make informed healthcare decisions.
Prescription Drug Costs
Addressing the rising burden of pharmacy spending through policy advocacy, PBM reform, and employer education on drug pricing strategies.
Workforce Health & Wellness
Supporting programs that improve employee health outcomes, reduce absenteeism, and build healthier communities across Montana.
Legislative Advocacy
Engaging with state and federal policymakers to advance reforms that protect purchasers and improve the healthcare marketplace.
Data & Analytics
Harnessing claims data and analytics tools to help members benchmark performance, identify waste, and drive smarter purchasing decisions.
Our History
A Legacy of Healthcare Leadership
Founded by a coalition of Montana employers committed to improving healthcare value, MAHCP has grown into the state's leading voice for healthcare purchasers. For decades, we have worked alongside legislators, health systems, and insurers to shape a more equitable and efficient healthcare marketplace.
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