"As a member of the Tri-State Health Care Coalition our company has received significant financial benefits through group purchasing efforts in TPA services, prescription drugs, provider contracting and by providing a united employer voice to healthcare providers. Beyond the financial benefit the coalition serves as a resource for healthcare information, provides customer service by assisting with issues that arise with vendor/providers, leads projects that I would not have time to do in my day to day responsibilities, and helps keep us abreast of changes in the healthcare industry.
As a founding member of the coalition we have found it to be a wise investment for our business."

Jim Rubottom
Vice President Human Resources
The Knapheide Manufacturing Company

Value Added Services

That benefit your Company

TSHCC annual conference
Business Roundtables – Bi-monthly meetings
Network with your purchasing peers
Print and electronic resources
Leading purchasers for buying on quality….not just cost!
Voice...NO one employer can do it alone
Legislative updates
Best practices in health plan design
Member National Business Coalition on Health...30 million covered-lives nationwide
Health benefit purchaser intelligence with input from CDC, NCQA, IOM, Leapfrog

That benefit you and your employees

An extensive health care delivery network throughout west-central Illinois contiguous area in Missouri, Iowa, Indiana, Arkansas, West Virginia and Kentucky. Click here to access the HealthLink website.
Patient Self-Management Program (PSMP)
A diabetes management demonstration project that utilizes specially trained pharmacists to conduct face-to-face meetings with the employee (or eligible dependent) to help educate, motivate and empower each participant to better manage their condition. The program replicates a highly successful diabetes project developed in Asheville, NC. Employers waive (or reduce) co-pays for diabetic supplies and drugs. Employees voluntarily participate in regular visits with specially trained local pharmacists. The pharmacists are paid to conduct regular screenings, counseling and coordinate care with physicians
Preferred pricing on prescription drugs, vision benefits, dental benefits, EAP services, Dependent Eligibility Audits, Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) and Open Access III networks. Click here for more information.
Health Literacy – Ask Me 3
Ask Me 3 Educational Materials, Tool and Resources. Ask Me 3 is a program to promote awareness and solutions around the issue of low health literacy and its effect on health outcomes. It is designed to enhance communication between providers and patients.
Value-based purchasing initiatives also known as Innovative Benefit Design
Legislative and Public Policy Information
Know Your Numbers - Brochure and Handy Pocket Card
Do you know your numbers? If you're trying to eat healthier foods and getting a little more exercise, good for you! Now there's one more thing to do to assure a healthier life: know your numbers -- not just your height and weight, but also your blood pressure, cholesterol and blood sugar levels. High blood pressure, elevated LDL cholesterol and high blood glucose levels are all very treatable and can be controlled. Early diagnosis and management can help you stay healthy and live a long, productive life.