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# National Institute for Public Employee Health Care Policy

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- [2025 Annual Specialty Drug Survey Report: A Data-Driven Look at Specialty Drug Costs in 2024](https://healthcarepolicy-institute.org/2025-annual-specialty-drug-survey-report-a-data-driven-look-at-specialty-drug-costs-in-2024/) - Our Mission | Our Funders | Our Leadership | Our Team | Resources | Contact Us Read the Paper Communications Kit 2025 Annual Specialty Drug Survey Report: A Data-Driven Look at Specialty Drug Costs in 2024 The National Institute for Public Employee Health Care Policy and the Public Sector HealthCare Roundtable have released the 2025 Annual Specialty
- [The Value of Medicare Advantage Employer Group Waiver Plans in the Public Sector: An Introduction](https://healthcarepolicy-institute.org/the-value-of-medicare-advantage-employer-group-waiver-plans-in-the-public-sector-an-introduction/) - Our Mission | Resources | News & Updates | Funders | Leadership | Team | Contact Us Read the Paper Press Release The Value of Medicare Advantage Employer Group Waiver Plans in the Public Sector: An Introduction Employer Group Waiver Plans (EGWPs) are becoming an increasingly popular choice among employers providing health care coverage to
- [Assessing the Unsustainable Cost of Specialty Medications](https://healthcarepolicy-institute.org/assessing-the-unsustainable-cost-of-specialty-medications/) - Our Mission | Resources | News & Updates | Funders | Leadership | Team | Contact Us Read the Paper Communications Kit Assessing the Unsustainable Cost of Specialty Medications The Public Sector HealthCare Roundtable, in collaboration with the National Institute for Public Employee Healthcare Policy, released its annual report on the cost of specialty medications. The
- [The Relationship Between PBMs and Public Sector Health Care Purchasers: Insights from Plan Sponsors](https://healthcarepolicy-institute.org/how-public-sector-health-care-purchasers-are-addressing-rising-drug-costs-2/) - Our Mission | Resources | News & Updates | Funders | Leadership | Team | Contact Us The Relationship Between PBMs and Public Sector Health Care Purchasers: Insights from Plan Sponsors The National Institute for Public Employee Health Care Policy, in partnership with the Public Sector HealthCare Roundtable, conducts an annual survey to track trends
- [Public Sector Medicare Advantage EGWPs In a Shifting Landscape: Challenges, Opportunities, and Policy Considerations](https://healthcarepolicy-institute.org/public-sector-medicare-advantage-egwps-in-a-shifting-landscape-challenges-opportunities-and-policy-considerations/) - Our Mission | Resources | News & Updates | Funders | Leadership | Team | Contact Us Read the Paper View the Fact Sheet Public Sector Medicare Advantage EGWPs In a Shifting Landscape: Challenges, Opportunities, and Policy Considerations As Medicare Advantage (MA) continues to grow—now serving more than half of all Medicare beneficiaries—public sector employers are
- [National Institute for Public Employee Health Care Policy Submits Testimony](https://healthcarepolicy-institute.org/national-institute-for-public-employee-health-care-policy-submits-testimony/) - Our Mission | Resources | News & Updates | Funders | Leadership | Team | Contact Us Read the Testimony On Friday, February 20, 2026, the National Institute for Public Employee Health Care Policy submitted testimony to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health in response to the February 11, 2026, hearing, Lowering Health Care Costs for
- [Marta Green, Executive Director Speaks at 37th Annual Pension & Benefits Seminar hosted by the National Association of Police Organizations.](https://healthcarepolicy-institute.org/marta-green-executive-director-speaks-at-37th-annual-pension-benefits-seminar-hosted-by-the-national-association-of-police-organizations/) - Our Mission | Our Funders | Our Leadership | Our Team | Resources | Contact Us The National Institute for Public Employee Health Care Policy was honored to participate in the 37th Annual Pension & Benefits Seminar hosted by the National Association of Police Organizations. During the session, Executive Director Marta Green provided attendees with a comprehensive
- [Our Year in Review: The Institute’s 2025 Impact Report](https://healthcarepolicy-institute.org/the-institutes-2025-impact-report/) - Our Mission | Our Funders | Our Leadership | Our Team | Resources | Contact Us Our Year in Review: The Institute’s 2025 Impact Report The Institute for Public Employee Health Care Policy 2025 Impact Report highlights a year of disciplined governance, strategic growth, and policy leadership advancing the Institute’s mission to strengthen public sector health care. Read
- [The Launch of the Institute](https://healthcarepolicy-institute.org/the-launch-of-the-institute/) - Our Mission | Our Funders | Our Leadership | Our Team | Resources | Contact Us The Launch of the National Institute for Public Employee Health Care Policy On June 29, 2023, the National Institute for Public Employee Health Care Policy officially launched! Our focus is to develop evidence-based research on key issues impacting health care plans
- [Marta Green Named Executive Director of the National Institute for Public Employee Health Care Policy](https://healthcarepolicy-institute.org/marta-green-named-executive-director-of-the-national-institute-for-public-employee-health-care-policy/) - Our Mission | Our Funders | Our Leadership | Our Team | Resources | Contact Us Read the Press Release Marta Green Named Executive Director of the National Institute for Public Employee Health Care Policy On January 30, 2024, the National Institute for Public Employee Health Care Policy named Marta Green as executive director. Under Green’s leadership,
- [2024 Assessing the Unsustainable Cost of Specialty Medications](https://healthcarepolicy-institute.org/2024-assessing-the-unsustainable-cost-of-specialty-medications/) - Our Mission | Our Funders | Our Leadership | Our Team | Resources | Contact Us Read the Paper Communications Kit Assessing the Unsustainable Cost of Specialty Medications A Survey of Public Sector Health Plans 2024 The National Institute for Public Employee Healthcare Policy, in partnership with the Public Sector HealthCare Roundtable, released its annual report on the
- [How Public Sector Health Care Purchasers are Addressing Rising Drug Costs](https://healthcarepolicy-institute.org/how-public-sector-health-care-purchasers-are-addressing-rising-drug-costs/) - Our Mission | Our Funders | Our Leadership | Our Team | Resources | Contact Us Read the Paper How Public Sector Health Care Purchasers are Addressing Rising Drug Costs Our teachers, firefighters, law enforcement personnel, and the entire public sector workforce rely on affordable, comprehensive, high-quality health care benefits. In the face of rising drug costs,

## Pages

- [National Institute for Public Employee Health Care Policy - Home Page](https://healthcarepolicy-institute.org/) - The National Institute for Public Employee Health Care Policy is a non-profit (501)(c)(3), nonpartisan, national policy institute focused on public policy areas impacting health care plans available to public sector employees, retirees, and their beneficiaries.
- [Our Strategic Plan](https://healthcarepolicy-institute.org/strategic-plan/) - Our Mission | Resources | News & Updates | Funders | Leadership | Team | Contact Us The Institute's Strategic Plan (2025 - 2027) Our mission is to advance and safeguard the interests of public sector employees, retirees, and their dependents by supporting their access to affordable, comprehensive, high-quality health care. Through the development of
- [News and Updates Page](https://healthcarepolicy-institute.org/news/) - Our Mission | Resources | News & Updates | Funders | Leadership | Team | Contact Us News and Updates Announcements National Institute for Public Employee Health Care Policy Submits Testimony Read More » February 23, 2026 Announcements Marta Green, Executive Director Speaks at 37th Annual Pension & Benefits Seminar hosted by the National Association
- [Resource Page](https://healthcarepolicy-institute.org/resources/) - Our Mission | Resources | News & Updates | Funders | Leadership | Team | Contact Us Resources Resources 2025 Annual Specialty Drug Survey Report: A Data-Driven Look at Specialty Drug Costs in 2024 Read More » March 20, 2026 Resources Our Year in Review: The Institute’s 2025 Impact Report Read More » February 6, 2026
- [National Institute for Public Employee Health Care Policy - Home Page](https://healthcarepolicy-institute.org/national-institute-for-public-employee-health-care-policy-home-page/) - Our Mission | Resources | Funders | Leadership | Team | Contact Us National Institute for Public Employee Health Care Policy Over 13 percent of the American workforce is employed by public sector employers, and health care benefits are a crucial component of their compensation programs. Public sector purchasers serve tens of millions of employees

## Landing Pages

- [Rick Frommeyer](https://healthcarepolicy-institute.org/rick-frommeyer/) - Rick Frommeyer Rick leads Aetna’s Group Retiree Solutions business which delivers retiree healthcare solutions to over 500 employers in the commercial and public sector & labor markets serving over 1.3 million Medicare-eligible retirees. Rick and his team have led Aetna’s Group Retiree business to a market leading position nationally, increasing its Group Medicare Advantage and
- [Elizabeth Larky-Savin](https://healthcarepolicy-institute.org/elizabeth-larky-savin/) - Elizabeth Larky-Savin Elizabeth is a Policy Analyst with experience in health policy and health care information technology. Elizabeth believes that the design of physical, administrative, and political environments significantly impact an individual’s ability to invest in and achieve their optimal health. She excels at communicating policy changes in the context of the day-to-day lives of
- [Carolyn Kowalyk](https://healthcarepolicy-institute.org/carolyn-kowalyk/) - Carolyn Kowalyk Carolyn Kowalyk is a health policy professional with several years of experience in federal health care policy. With a strong focus on Medicaid and the Indian Health Service, she excels at health policy analysis, government relations, and federal advocacy. Driven by a passion for system-level change, public health, and health equity.Currently, Carolyn serves
- [Lia Martinez](https://healthcarepolicy-institute.org/lia-martinez/) - Lia Martinez Lia Martinez-Santamaria is a health policy researcher with experience leading mixed-methods studies that inform decision-making across the health care landscape. She specializes in research on Medicare, Medicaid, and prescription drug policy, designing and implementing studies that combine quantitative and qualitative approaches—including surveys, key informant interviews, and focus groups. Lia is skilled at engaging
- [Dianne Munevar](https://healthcarepolicy-institute.org/dianne-munevar/) - Dianne Munevar Dianne Munevar is a visionary leader in health care strategy with two decades of experience translating complex research into actionable policy and programs that improve access to and the quality of health care. With a strong focus on creative, research-driven solutions, she excels at bridging the gap between evidence and practical policy strategy
- [Tyler Oberlander](https://healthcarepolicy-institute.org/tyler-oberlander/) - Tyler Oberlander As a Senior Research & Analytics Advisor, Tyler holds expertise in quality measurement, health services research, and program evaluation. Tyler has extensive experience partnering with health care organizations to define data strategies, oversee data collection and licensing, develop analytic plans, and guide data analysis and visualization. He excels at translating complex health care
- [Katrina Daniel](https://healthcarepolicy-institute.org/katrina-daniel/) - Katrina Daniel As Chief Health Care Officer for Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), Katrina Daniel oversees the TRS-Care and TRS-ActiveCare health plans, which cover nearly 750,000 lives and spend nearly $4 billion on health care each year. Prior to joining TRS in 2015, Katrina was Senior Associate Commissioner for the Texas Department of Insurance
- [Mike Steiner](https://healthcarepolicy-institute.org/mike-steiner/) - Mike Steiner Mike Steiner serves as the Director of Health Care Services for the School Employees Retirement System of Ohio (SERS), which provides retirement security to the employees who manage the daily operations of Ohio’s K-12 schools, community schools, and community colleges. In his current role, Mike oversees the medical and prescription drug plans for
- [Dee Jones](https://healthcarepolicy-institute.org/dee-jones/) - Dee Jones Dee Jones is a seasoned strategic operations leader with a passion for cultivating relationships and tackling complex challenges head-on. With a career spanning various industries, including manufacturing, technology, cable TV, and state government, Dee has consistently demonstrated her leadership capabilities. She serves as the Special Advisor to the Director of the Office of
- [Marta Green Named Executive Director of the National Institute for Public Employee Health Care Policy](https://healthcarepolicy-institute.org/marta-green-named-executive-director-of-the-national-institute-for-public-employee-health-care-policy/) - Our Mission Our Goals Focus Areas Our Leadership Our Team Marta Green Named Executive Director of the National Institute for Public Employee Health Care Policy Read the Press Release On January 30,
- [How Public Sector Health Care Purchasers are Addressing Rising Drug Costs](https://healthcarepolicy-institute.org/how-public-sector-health-care-purchasers-are-addressing-rising-drug-costs/) - Our Mission Our Goals Focus Areas Our Leadership Our Team How Public Sector Health Care Purchasers are Addressing Rising Drug Costs Read the Paper Our teachers, firefighters, law enforcement personnel, and the
- [Tom Lussier](https://healthcarepolicy-institute.org/tom-lussier/) - Tom Lussier Thomas Lussier serves as president of The Lussier Group, LLC, a governmental affairs consulting firm focused on public employee pension and health benefits. Tom also serves as the Administrator and Founder of the Public Sector HealthCare Roundtable, a non-partisan, member-directed coalition that gives State and local health plan administrators a voice implementation of
- [Marta Green](https://healthcarepolicy-institute.org/marta-green-2/) - Marta Green Marta Green is an executive leader specializing in health care delivery system reform, public policy and public affairs. She spent over two decades in the public sector, most recently as Chief of Health Plan Research and Administration at the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS). There Marta was responsible for benefit design, financing and
- [Donald Moulds](https://healthcarepolicy-institute.org/donald-moulds/) - Donald Moulds Don Moulds has served as CalPERS Chief Health Director since August 2019. As head of the Health Policy and Benefits Branch, he provides leadership and oversees CalPERS’ health benefits program, including policy, research, plan contracting and administration, rate development, member and employer account management, and the long-term care program. He brings to his
- [Gary Harbin](https://healthcarepolicy-institute.org/gary-harbin/) - Gary Harbin Gary Harbin serves as president of the Public Sector Health Care Roundtable, headquartered in Washington, D.C. Mr. Harbin has served as the executive secretary of the Teachers’ Retirement System of the State of Kentucky (TRS) since December 2000 and has been recognized for implementing significant advancements in the governance and operations of the
- [David Iseminger](https://healthcarepolicy-institute.org/david-iseminger/) - David Iseminger As the Employees and Retirees Benefits (ERB) Division’s director at the Washington State Health Care Authority, Dave provides direction for long-term benefits strategy, benefit contracting efforts, and operations of both the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) Program and School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB) Program. Together, the two programs have annual expenses of ~$5
- [Jessica Linart](https://healthcarepolicy-institute.org/jessica-linart/) - Jessica Linart Jessica Linart currently serves as the Director of Insurance at Colorado PERA, which serves as the pension fund for 500,000 current and retired Colorado public servants. In this role Ms. Linart directs strategic planning for PERA’s health benefits program, which is offered to more than 135,000 retirees and their dependents.
- [Debbie McCarron](https://healthcarepolicy-institute.org/debbie-mccarron/) - Debbie McCarron Debbie McCarron has extensive experience in strategic communications & marketing, stakeholder engagement, and project management. She serves as Deputy Director at Healthsperien, providing comprehensive communications and operational support to the company and its non-profit partner organizations.Before joining Healthsperien, she served as the Deputy Director of the Communication and Outreach Division at Ripple Effect,
- [Andrew MacPherson](https://healthcarepolicy-institute.org/andrew-macpherson/) - Andrew MacPherson Andrew MacPherson is a Founding Principal and Managing Partner at Healthsperien, LLC, with nearly two decades of health care legislative and regulatory policy and political experience. As Managing Partner, Andrew co-leads a team of over thirty experts who specialize in developing comprehensive legislative and regulatory policy strategies, in-depth analyses, and strategic advocacy and

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- [David Iseminger](https://healthcarepolicy-institute.org/?elementor_library=david-iseminger) - David Iseminger As the Employees and Retirees Benefits (ERB) Division’s director at the Washington State Health Care Authority, Dave provides direction for long-term benefits strategy, benefit contracting efforts, and operations of both the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) Program and School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB) Program. Together, the two programs have annual expenses of ~$5
- [Jessica Linart](https://healthcarepolicy-institute.org/?elementor_library=jessica-linart) - Jessica Linart Jessica Linart currently serves as the Director of Insurance at Colorado PERA, which serves as the pension fund for 500,000 current and retired Colorado public servants. In this role Ms. Linart directs strategic planning for PERA’s health benefits program, which is offered to more than 135,000 retirees and their dependents.
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- [Andrew MacPherson](https://healthcarepolicy-institute.org/?elementor_library=andrew-macpherson) - Andrew MacPherson Andrew MacPherson is a Founding Principal and Managing Partner at Healthsperien, LLC, with nearly two decades of health care legislative and regulatory policy and political experience. As Managing Partner, Andrew co-leads a team of over thirty experts who specialize in developing comprehensive legislative and regulatory policy strategies, in-depth analyses, and strategic advocacy and

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