Episodes tagged: Healthcare

GLP-1 Weight-Loss Cost: Is the $250M Benefit Worth It?

Bank of America spends $250M on GLP-1s. Is the GLP-1 weight-loss benefit cost worth it? Explore employee expectations, health ROI, and 3 employer strategies.

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2027 Employee Benefits Trends: How HR Leaders Are Preparing

Balancing rising healthcare costs with employee demands for personalized perks isn’t easy. Discover how HR leaders are navigating the modern challenges of designing benefits packages for 2027 and beyond.

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Employee Benefits Are Changing Because Employees’ Lives Are Changing

Healthcare is no longer enough. From burnout and financial stress to caregiving, today’s workers need more. Discover how employee benefits are evolving to help teams truly thrive in part one of this special three-part Workplace Minute series.

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Your Employer May Cover GLP-1 Drugs, But for How Long?

As healthcare costs hit a fifteen-year high, businesses are facing critical decisions regarding employee benefits. This episode evaluates the sustainability of employer coverage of glp-1 medications, breaking down how rising prescription drug spending is forcing leadership to narrow eligibility guidelines.

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Revolutionizing Women’s Health in the Workplace

On this episode of At Work in America, Steve Boese and Trish Steed are joined by Susan Thomas, Chief Commercial Officer at Lucy Rx, to explore why women’s health is becoming a critical workforce and business conversation.

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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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