About LVBCH

Empowering Lehigh Valley businesses with affordable, high-quality healthcare solutions for more than four decades.

Our History

For more than four decades, the Lehigh Valley Business Coalition on Healthcare (LVBCH) has been serving the needs of employers by leading the way in the development of affordable, cost-effective employee benefits.

It all began in 1980, when a few forward-looking business leaders met to discuss the actions they could take to address the rapidly rising cost of medical care and the impact it was having on their ability to provide their employees with affordable medical benefits.

Today, LVBCH is a multi-state coalition of employers working together to provide affordable, high-quality health care for their employees. Coalition members leverage their pooled purchasing power to negotiate rates and premiums for benefits programs. In addition to helping members reduce the cost of benefits, LVBCH also works with providers and insurers to improve the quality of care.

What We Stand For

Our Vision

To be the recognized leader in improving healthcare in the communities where we live and work.

Our Mission

Provide access to high-quality and cost-effective healthcare through collective employer action, purchasing programs, educational resources, networking and partnerships.

Our Goals

LVBCH is committed to promoting healthcare quality initiatives, expanding educational programs, strengthening purchasing efforts, and growing its membership base.

Committees & Objectives

Chair

Jeannine O'Callaghan

Education & Wellness Committee

C.F. Martin & Co.

Develops and plans Coalition educational and networking events for the membership for the year. Plans and coordinates wellness activities for the Coalition and serves as a resource for member companies.

Chair

Andrea Ritter

Health Care Purchasing Committee

East Penn Manufacturing

Plans and oversees the process of endorsing partner organizations. Initiates and reviews RFPs and market checks and makes recommendations to the Board.

Chair

Jack Gross

Membership & Communications Committee

Gross McGinley, LLC

Focuses on targeting prospective members and retaining current members. Responsible for promoting the Coalition's value proposition through a variety of modalities.

Chair

Kristen Wenrich

Quality Initiatives Committee

City of Bethlehem

Brings together local employers, providers, and insurers, to work together, to improve the quality of health care in the Valley. Reviews efforts being made through Coalition involvement with grant initiatives, PHC4, and Leapfrog.