Episode 52 - Finding Innovative Solutions for Managing Healthcare Costs and Engaging Diverse Employee Populations - with Doug Roehm

Many fully insured employers are seeing sharp increases in healthcare premiums - some reporting hikes of 15%, 20%, even 30%. A major driver behind these rising costs? Overpriced and specialty medications continue to strain benefit budgets and impact long-term sustainability.In the latest episode of The Health Literacy 2.0 Podcast, Doug Roehm, President and Lead Strategic Consultant at Strategic Services Group, shares strategies to address this challenge. He highlights innovative ways to engage employees, from gamification to virtual care, and offers fresh insights on managing cost inflation while improving health literacy.Seth and Doug also discuss:☑️ Strategies used to engage Native American tribes and unions in health and wellness programs, emphasizing cultural sensitivity and trust-building.☑️ The current challenges employers face in managing rising healthcare costs, especially concerning pharmacy benefits and high-cost specialty medications.☑️ Medicare reference-based pricing as a cost-control strategy, and how employers can apply it to negotiate better healthcare rates.☑️ Techniques for increasing employee engagement in health literacy efforts, including simplified communication, relatable content, and incentives.☑️The role of gamification - using tools like Edlogics - to make health education interactive and appealing, boosting participation and knowledge retention.☑️ Integrating EAP (Employee Assistance Program) with behavioral health services to create a more cohesive, accessible support system for employees.☑️ The use of health care navigation services to relieve HR teams and empower employees with clearer benefit guidance and smarter healthcare decisions.☑️ And much more.Tune in to discover how engagement can transform your organization's health outcomes and make informed choices.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.