Episodes tagged: Healthcare

Early Data Shows that Employer Coverage of Weight Loss Drugs Drives Significant Cost Savings

In this episode Steve discusses a report from Aon, which shows that offering coverage for popular weight loss drugs like Ozempic can drive substantial medical costs savings for employers overall, making this some of the strongest data yet that supports increased employer sponsored coverage of GLP-1s for their workers.

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HR Means Business: HR’s Role in Supporting Employees Through Cancer

In this podcast interview Mervyn talks with Barbara Wilson – Founder of the social enterprise ‘Working With Cancer’ – about their latest research on how organisations can help support those in their workforce who have had, or are having, treatment for cancer.

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With Obesity Rates Climbing, Employers are Challenged to Respond

In this episode Steve discusses the climbing rate of obesity in the US, and the challenges facing employers when considering how to respond to increasing demand for GLP-1 weight loss drug coverage for their employees.

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Long COVID Keeping Many Younger Workers Out of the Workforce

In this episode Steve discusses results from a recent Yale University study showing the potential impact of long COVID on the workforce. As many as 2 million US workers could be dealing with these challenges.

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Transforming Healthcare with Innovative HR Technology

Today, Steve and Trish are at Oracle CloudWorld in Las Vegas. They spoke with Elina Petrillo about transforming HR processes in healthcare with AI.

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Employer Sponsored Healthcare Costs Expected to Surge in 2025

In this episode Steve shares new research from Aon which estimates a 9% rise in employee healthcare costs in 2025 – driven at least in part by the surge in popularity and high cost of GLP-1 weight loss medications.

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CEO Compensation Continues to Rise at Nonprofit Healthcare Organizations

In this episode Steve discusses how in many nonprofit healthcare organizations, climbing CEO compensation continues to raise questions about these organization’s commitment to their mission of providing an important community service – accessible, affordable, and quaility healthcare.

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The Post-Pandemic Shifts in Healthcare Jobs and Employment

In this episode Steve discusses how the healthcare labor market is shifting, as hospitals and service providers seek to hire more permanent, full-time staff and reduce their reliance on contract and travel staff.

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The Menopause Revolution in the Workplace

Today, we met with Joanna Strober of Midi Health to talk about a new revolution in the workplace – menopause care!

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Essential US Workers Increasingly Burning Out Due to Excessive Overtime

In this episode Steve discusses how persistent understaffing in healthcare, public safety, and other essential services is leading in excessive employee overtime and increased burnout.

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