Who We Are

Celebrating 46 Years of Enhancing the Value of Health Benefits

Midwest Business Group on Health (MBGH) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit supporting employers seeking solutions to better manage the high cost of health care and the health and productivity of their covered populations. Founded in 1980, MBGH offers members leading educational programs, employer-directed research projects, purchasing opportunities and community-based activities that increase the value of health care services and the health benefits they offer to their members. MBGH serves over 170 companies who provide benefits to over 4 million lives, with employer members spending more than $15 billion on health care each year.

The Source for Leading Health Benefits Professionals

MBGH exists to support employers, the true payers of health care. Our mission is to advance leadership, collaboration and knowledge among employers and stakeholders to continuously improve the quality and cost-effectiveness of health benefits, health care and the health and productivity of the community.

 

Education, Networking and Benchmarking

View a list of current activities. Our high-quality educational programs tap into the expertise of leading-edge employers and industry experts and foster benchmarking and networking among member companies and other health care stakeholders.

Employer Resources

From turn-key action briefs and toolkits to in-person and virtual educational programs, MBGH provides employers with the education and insights needed for strategic decision making.

Community Initiatives

Find a variety of community-focused initiatives that MBGH leads to address quality, safety and cost issues in the health care system. As a well-known catalyst and facilitator, MBGH brings health care stakeholders together to work towards common solutions that improve the health of the community.

Health Benefits Purchasing

Take advantage of a suite of health benefit services at reduced and competitive prices through the Midwest Health Purchasers Collaborative (MHPC). Through this affiliate, endorsed partners offer a unique set of services and provide employers with customized solutions to optimize their overall health benefits strategy.