Business Group on Health

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Business Group on Health

Business Group on Health is a community of members, a team of experts, an ally for large employers, a health and benefits authority, and a tenacious voice in health care policy, to name just a few of our roles. Our employer members are engaged and leading the charge - driving innovation in employer sponsored health care and seeking new viewpoints as they develop best-in-class programs for employees and their families.As a leading voice in health care policy, the Business Group has an impact on a global scale and provides respected commentary on larger industry trends. The Business Group on Health Podcast, hosted by Ellen Kelsay and LuAnn Heinen, showcases this thought leadership by featuring conversations with guests who bring insights and perspectives about the trends shaping modern health care issues relevant to large employers.

  1. 50

    The Promise and Risk of Multi-Cancer Blood Tests

    Liquid biopsy tests, blood tests with the potential to detect up to 50 types of cancers, are being embraced by...

  2. 49

    The Reality of Today’s Aging Workforce and the Longevity Landscape

    Older adults make up roughly 14% of the U.S. population but account for about 50% of health care spending. And...

  3. 48

    Do No Harm: How AI Helps to Prevent Patient Harm

    Medical errors related to misdiagnoses contribute to an estimated $870 billion in waste in the U.S. each year. Artificial intelligence...

  4. 47

    Crafting the Story: Communicating with Impact

    There is a focus driving your strategy, reason behind every change to your benefits program, and a story. It’s how...

  5. 46

    From Climate Crisis to the Cradle: Safeguarding Pregnancy and Birth

    Climate change has emerged as a contributing factor to an increased risk of premature birth, low birth weight and stillbirth...

  6. 45

    Hidden Threats to Women’s Hearts, Preventable Outcomes

    Heart disease is the number one killer of people in the United States, and the leading cause of death globally....

  7. 44

    A Turning Point for Alzheimer’s: Study Shows New Future for Brain Health

    A staggering 7 million Americans live with Alzheimer’s disease, and more are being diagnosed at a younger age. However, there...

  8. 43

    Keeping Hearts in Motion in a GLP-1 Era

    One in five deaths in the U.S. is the result of heart disease, yet most of us aren’t doing enough...

  9. 42

    When Offering Supportive Cancer Care, Employers Do Good and Do Well

    Upon receiving a cancer diagnosis, the first priority is to build a clinical treatment plan. But there is another equally...

  10. 41

    The Real Face – and Cost – of Men’s Poor Health in the U.S

    Men’s life expectancy in the U.S. is falling behind men in other developed countries. As a result, the burden of...

  11. 40

    No More Tossing and Turning: Improve Your Sleep; Improve Your Health

    Lack of quality sleep does more than leave you tired. It reshapes the brain, strains the heart, disrupts metabolism, and...

  12. 39

    Global Cancer Rates Are Rising: Address Regional Risk Factors to Reverse the Trend

    Each year, more than 20 million people worldwide are diagnosed with cancer—an already high number that is expected to increase...

  13. 38

    Finding Strength in the Middle Place: Between Acute Sickness and Full Eating Disorder Recovery

    An estimated 70 million people worldwide will struggle with an eating disorder in their lifetime. Many individuals experiencing these disorders...

  14. 37

    What You Say and How You Say It: How A Positive Narrative Identity Elevates Mental Health and Well-being

    The way we tell our own story, our narrative identity, influences our mental health and well-being, almost as much as...

  15. 36

    Addressing the Overlooked Epidemic in Men’s Health

    Men’s health is facing a silent crisis, due in part to cultural barriers that prevent men from seeking the mental...

  16. 35

    High Hopes for Healing: Exploring Cannabis Therapy

    As cannabis use in the United States surges, the science behind it struggles to keep pace. In this episode, Dr....

  17. 34

    “Eat, Gobble, and Go:” Unpacking American Food Culture

    A relentless drive for innovation, a diligent work ethic and a uniquely American focus on individualism have shaped domestic food...

  18. 33

    Working with Cancer: Helping Employers Support Employees Impacted by Cancer

    Upon receiving a cancer diagnosis, many patients quickly ask about their ability to continue working through treatment. Work can be...

  19. 32

    ‘Tune in’ to Well-being with the Healing Power of Music

    Can music really change our brains and boost our well-being? Archaeological evidence shows humans have made music for over 50,000...[…]

  20. 31

    Social Prescribing for Purpose, Connection and Improved Patient Outcomes

    Health and well-being can be improved by medicine, but can purpose and personal connection achieve similar effects? With the advent...[…]

  21. 30

    The Missing Billion: Reducing Health Barriers for People with Disabilities

    Individuals with disabilities make up 16% of the world’s population. They face a stark health disparity as their life expectancy...[…]

  22. 29

    Revisiting Alcohol Use: Risks, Trends and Recovery

    In a 2025 Advisory from the U.S. Surgeon General, alcohol use is highlighted as the leading preventable cause of cancer...[…]

  23. 28

    Truth and Lies: How Historical Biases Shape Women’s Health

    Historical biases in medicine have left a lasting imprint on women’s health. In our latest podcast episode, Dr. Elizabeth Comen,...[…]

  24. 27

    Addressing Cognitive Decline and Alzheimer’s in the Workplace

    The impact of cognitive impairment and dementia in the workplace is on the rise. Due in part to an aging...[…]

  25. 26

    Foster a Compassionate Workplace for Suicide Prevention

    Over 700,000 people die by suicide each year, many of whom are active participants in the global workforce. For employers,...[…]

  26. 25

    “Nowhere to Go”: Transforming Maternity Care Access

    A full 35% of U.S. counties are maternity care deserts—regions that lack birthing facilities or obstetric clinicians, according to recent...[…]

  27. 24

    On the Frontline: Employers as Health Care Activists

    In aggregate, employers are the largest payers of health care in the U.S. and subsidize other health insurance markets, yet...[…]

  28. 23

    Managing the Mental Health Continuum: From Adolescence to Adulthood

    For individuals that struggle with mental health, the intensity of the challenges often evolve over their lifetime due to triggers...[…]

  29. 22

    Weathering Health Storms with Predictive Analytics

    Imagine having the foresight to prepare your organization for a flu outbreak days before it hits, just as you would...[…]

  30. 21

    Underrepresented Voices: LGBTQ+ Health and Research

    Business Group on Health’s 2025 Employer Health Care Strategy survey reveals 89% of large employers intend to implement programs or...[…]

  31. 20

    Under 50 and At Risk: The New Face of Colorectal Cancer

    Once rare in younger adults, colorectal cancer is increasingly affecting adults under 50, with the biggest increase in those aged...[…]

  32. 19

    Embrace Generational Diversity to Create an Organizational Advantage

    Have you ever texted with a colleague from a different generation, only to receive an icy reply? Or perhaps an...[…]

  33. 18

    By The Numbers: Cancer Facts & Figures 2024

    Every year, the American Cancer Society publishes Cancer Facts & Figures, an annual report that shares where we are in...[…]

  34. 17

    Yes, And: When Employers Spotlight Workplace Well-Being, Outcomes Improve

    Workplace well-being can only be achieved when the entire team - from leadership to specialists and everyone in between -...[…]

  35. 16

    90% of Adults Meet Criteria for This Serious Syndrome: Understanding CKM

    Following 50 years of steady decline, cardiovascular mortality rates began to plateau in the past decade. Alarmingly, this plateau recently...[…]

  36. 15

    Mindful of Motherhood: Prioritizing Maternal Mental Health

    A February 2024 research review in JAMA Psychiatry identified perinatal mental health and substance use disorders, namely suicide and opioid...[…]

  37. 14

    Autoimmune Disease: An Outsized Impact on Women

    It has been estimated that anywhere between 24 to 50 million Americans, the majority of whom are women, are affected...[…]

  38. 13

    Pediatric Obesity: Expediting Access to a Full Spectrum of Care

    In response to the increased prevalence of pediatric obesity, the American Academy of Pediatrics published new comprehensive Clinical Practice Guideline...[…]

  39. 12

    What Does It Mean to Be a Grief-Informed Workplace?

    As those who have experienced loss know, grieving for a family member or close friend doesn’t end when it’s time...[…]

  40. 11

    Managing Equity, Fostering Innovation in Rural Health Care Delivery

    Ten years of census data indicate continued population growth in rural communities in America. When paired with the estimate that...[…]

  41. 10

    Designing the “Carrot” in Incentive Programs so that Behaviors Stick

    Recent survey data found that after years of declining rates, well-being incentives are on the rise for employers, with 73%...[…]

  42. 9

    The Power of Transparency to Transform Patient Safety

    In response to growing concerns around hospital safety and the impact on patient experience, The Leapfrog Group was founded to...[…]

  43. 8

    Mindful Medicine: Exploring the Treatment Potential of Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy

    Psychedelic-assisted therapy is a growing avenue for addressing mental health conditions such as treatment-resistant depression, and more progress is expected...[…]

  44. 7

    Half of the Equation: Exploring Modern Issues in Male Reproductive Health

    Fertility difficulties affect 1 in 6 couples globally. What comes as a surprise to many is that nearly half of...[…]

  45. 6

    Exploring the Landscape of Obesity Treatment

    Despite the continued buzz about GLP-1s, obesity treatment does not end at the pharmacy counter. On this episode of the...[…]

  46. 5

    How Long COVID Robs People of Who They Were

    Despite Long COVID impacting more than 10% of patients who recover from COVID-19, much is still unknown about the condition....[…]

  47. 4

    Cell and Gene Therapy: Tapping into the Potential of Curative Treatment

    For patients diagnosed with rare diseases like hemophilia and muscular dystrophy, treatment has historically been difficult and the prognoses terminal....[…]

  48. 3

    Winding the Clock for Better Health: The Power of Circadian Rhythms

    We often think of circadian rhythms only in the context of sleep, but research shows that they relate to –...[…]

  49. 2

    Can We Really “End Ridiculous Drug Prices?” Mark Cuban Thinks So.

    The pharmaceutical supply chain has long been ripe for disruption and who better to lead the way than Mark Cuban,...[…]

  50. 1

    Managing Migraines in the Workplace Shouldn’t be a Headache

    Migraines are a leading cause of disability and presenteeism in workplaces worldwide, a fact that’s underrecognized. Symptoms of the disease...[…]

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Business Group on Health is a community of members, a team of experts, an ally for large employers, a health and benefits authority, and a tenacious voice in health care policy, to name just a few of our roles. Our employer members are engaged and leading the charge - driving innovation in employer sponsored health care and seeking new viewpoints as they develop best-in-class programs for employees and their families.As a leading voice in health care policy, the Business Group has an impact on a global scale and provides respected commentary on larger industry trends. The Business Group on Health Podcast, hosted by Ellen Kelsay and LuAnn Heinen, showcases this thought leadership by featuring conversations with guests who bring insights and perspectives about the trends shaping modern health care issues relevant to large employers.

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