Episode 10 - How to Navigate the Complex Employee Well-Being Vendor Landscape - with Steven Noeldner from MercerWELL

On today's episode of The Health Literacy 2.0 Podcast, Seth Serxner is joined by Steven Noeldner from MercerWELL to talk about how to navigate the complex employee well-being vendor landscape.Dr. Noeldner is a Partner and Senior Consultant in Mercer’s Total Health Management specialty practice. Steven works with employers to develop health management strategies as well as to evaluate, select, implement, and monitor performance of wellness and health management programs. He has over 25 years of experience in health management, and has written numerous papers and book chapters. Steven holds a Ph.D. in Exercise Science with concentrations in Sport Psychology, Exercise Physiology, and Biomechanics from Arizona State University and a Master of Science degree in Adult Fitness & Cardiac Rehabilitation from the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse.In a wide-ranging conversation, Steven and Seth discuss:How organizations participating in well-being programs should reduce reliance on external rewards as employees find value in the program.The current state of well-being programs offered by organizations.The evolution of incentives for participation, and whether certain activities require financial or extrinsic motivators. Coaching and preventive screenings as examples of activities that may not require incentives.The different options for employers to provide health and wellness services to their employees.The importance of health literacy as part of a focus on health equity.And much more. For show notes and resources, visit www.edlogics.com/podcast.About The Health Literacy 2.0 PodcastWelcome to The Health Literacy 2.0 Podcast from EdLogics.Improving health literacy — the ability to understand and act on health information — is key to improving health outcomes and lowering costs.Together with business and community leaders, we'll explore effective, behavior-changing solutions that can improve health literacy — and drive engagement in corporate and public health and wellness programs.Join us! Visit EdLogics.com/Podcast.Learn About EdLogicsWant to see how EdLogics' gamified platform can boost health literacy, drive engagement in health and wellness programs, and help people live happier, healthier lives? Visit EdLogics.com.