2026 Commissioner's Healthcare Policy Forum

https://insurance.nh.gov Download the Healthcare Data Chartbook - April 2026: https://mm.nh.gov/files/uploads/nhid/... This first-of-its-kind event is designed to bring together policymakers, stakeholders, and interested members of the public for a proactive discussion on one of the most pressing issues facing New Hampshire residents and employers: the rising cost of health care among Granite Staters. The forum is the first event hosted by the Department specifically focused on examining ways to help bend the cost curve and promote greater transparency around the drivers of healthcare spending. The program will feature the rollout of New Hampshire’s Total Healthcare Expenditure findings, including the New Hampshire Healthcare Dollar, 2023 and 2024 total statewide healthcare spending, and insights from the NHID Healthcare Data Chartbook. These presentations will provide important context for understanding statewide healthcare costs and the factors contributing to premium trends. The forum will also include a policy discussion led by Insurance Commissioner DJ Bettencourt focused on healthcare transparency, regulatory structure, and policy considerations that could help inform future reform efforts in New Hampshire. Transcript available upon request by emailing [email protected] 00:00:00 Introduction by Assistant Commissioner Jason Dexter 00:01:20 Introduction by Commissioner DJ Bettencourt (prerecorded) 00:05:24 Presentation on the Total Healthcare Expenditure Metrics and Healthcare Data Chartbook with Dr. Jason Aziz 01:04:31 Q&A on Data Report 01:20:09 Commissioner Bettencourt's Policy Priorities 01:29:41 Q&A on Policies