"The most obvious value of ECHO is the cost savings the endorsed products provide the company. But there is other less tangible value as well. ECHO is an organization that is aware of what is going on in the healthcare community, and provides that information to the members in a timely manner. Because we receive this information it allows us to put our heads together as a group to use what we have learned to benefit our companies and our employees."

Donna Brewington,
Dynetics, Inc.

About ECHO

ECHO is an employer driven coalition, and the only Alabama business organization exclusively dedicated to healthcare issues. Our employer members and 16-member board of directors are dedicated to:

  • Purchasing value-based healthcare by obtaining the highest quality care at the most reasonable cost.
  • Improving the quality of healthcare in Alabama by promoting collaboration and innovative thinking with our health care providers.
  • Providing an educational network for sharing information with peer members and keeping current on the latest trends and legislative updates.
  • Improving the overall health of the community.

ECHO is a member of the National Business Coalition on Health, an organization of nearly 80 employer-led coalitions across the United States, representing over 10,000 employers and approximately 34 million employees and their dependents. ECHO’s goals and principles support efforts to positively influence healthcare nationwide.

ECHO is an organization of purchasers dedicated to promoting affordable, high-quality medical care. We are committed to reforming the healthcare delivery system in Alabama to reward both high-quality clinical outcomes and efficiency.

ECHO is a non-profit organization that was formed over 25 years ago in North Alabama by a small group of business leaders. Originally this employer forum shared information about the costs and quality of local healthcare benefits and services. Today, ECHO has grown and transformed into a proactive coalition that represents employers throughout Alabama, providing the voice for Alabama employers on healthcare issues.

ECHO is an employer driven organization, lead by purchasers of healthcare benefits for employees. Our members also include providers of healthcare benefits. We believe that working collaboratively with all players involved in the healthcare industry provides the best solutions for improving healthcare quality and cost.