Business Group on Health

More than 1 in 3 U.S. counties are not properly equipped to provide adequate maternal care—leaving millions of birthing people stranded. In our latest podcast, Dr. Amanda Williams from March of Dimes reveals how these maternity care deserts are impacting maternal health—and what employers and others can do about it. Learn how digital solutions, community resources, value-based care models and policy reforms can improve pregnancy outcomes. https://okt.to/8LY3pQ

What does the 2024 presidential and congressional elections mean for employer-sponsored health plans? Read our latest blog article on the potential regulatory changes that could affect your benefits strategies and how Business Group on Health continues to advocate for the employer-sponsored system. https://lnkd.in/edkvEdXf

Save the Date for the Business Group on Health 2025 Annual Conference! Join us from April 22-24, 2025, in Nashville, TN, to discuss the evolving health care landscape and explore trends in cost and delivery, well‐being, and workforce strategy.

Employers in aggregate are the largest payers of health care, yet are often sidelined from the crucial conversations around health care policy and delivery. In our latest podcast with Paul Keckley | The Keckley Report, we learn how employers can and should elevate their voice in these conversations. Paul asks and answers the question, “Are employers ready to move from the back bench in U.S. health care?” by highlighting three core actions for employers that will improve health care access and delivery. Tune in now. https://okt.to/ltG6oA #healthcaredelivery #healthcarecosts #employeebenefits

The intensity of mental health challenges can ebb and flow over a lifetime, due to triggers or phases in life. In our latest podcast, we sit down with Dr. Karen Swartz from John Hopkins Medicine to explore the continuum of mental health, lesser known triggers like regret and loss, the youth mental health crisis, parental stress, and more. This is a must-listen for employers who want to more deeply understand the mental health challenges of their employees and families and learn how to lower the barriers to care. #mentalhealthawareness #EAP #workplacewellness https://okt.to/tm0BfI

Registration is now open for the Business Group on Health Latin America Regional Meeting on November 7, 2024. Health and well-being leaders responsible for the region are invited to join us in-person or virtually to discuss some of their biggest challenges, including how to improve health outcomes, meet the well-being needs of a diverse workforce and enhance the employee experience. Register Now. https://okt.to/GmW15B #Globalbenefits #globalworkforce #employeebenefits

Lisa Woods, a nationally recognized benefits and well-being professional, has joined the board of Business Group on Health. In her role as Walmart vice president, Physical & Emotional Wellbeing, she ensures that the company’s 1.6 million U.S. associates have access to benefits which are comprehensive, affordable and competitive. “It is an honor to be named to the Business Group on Health’s Board of Directors,” she said. “Expanding access to affordable, quality health care is core to my mission, and I am looking forward to partnering with the Business Group’s robust community of members to continue to drive progress and create solutions in this space.” https://okt.to/isOTok #benefits #wellbeing

Preparing for the spread of an infectious illness may soon be as straightforward as reading a weather forecast. Listen to our latest podcast to learn how the advanced modeling tools from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Center for Forecasting and Outbreak Analytics (CFA) can help predict and manage disease outbreaks. Dr. Dylan George, Director of the CFA shares real-world examples of data-driven health interventions and the role of analytics in workplace safety. https://okt.to/dR3T8q

The 2025 Best Employers Award: Excellence in Health & Well-being application is now open! This award celebrates employers for their outstanding commitment to advancing workforce health and well-being through comprehensive and innovative benefits and initiatives. There are just over two months to apply. Don’t miss your chance to be recognized for your company’s outstanding commitment to advancing workforce health and well-being and driving health care value. Learn more: https://okt.to/UwLNal

The majority of Americans receive health and well-being benefits through their employer. In fact, employer-sponsored health programs cover 165 million Americans - making employers the largest payor in aggregate compared to other insurance options. A key underpinning enabling these offerings is the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) which allows employers to offer comprehensive and consistent benefits to their workforce across multiple states. The influence and impact of ERISA cannot be understated. Protecting ERISA preemption is the highest policy priority of employers, as revealed in Business Group on Health’s 2025 Employer Health Care Strategy Survey. As the preeminent and longest standing organization representing employers, Business Group on Health celebrates the 50th anniversary of ERISA. Join us in marking this milestone and learn more about how we work together to support and recognize employers as we drive change together. https://okt.to/d3whyj