In this episode, we're shedding light on a topic that impacts countless women's lives and the workforce at large – menopause in the workplace. Join us as we sit down with Katie Schubert, the President and CEO at the Society for Women's Health Research (SWHR), discussing the significance of menopause, its impact in the workplace, and what can be done to create more supportive workplace environments for midlife and menopausal women.

In this episode, we're pleased to be joined by Neil Goldfarb who is the President and CEO of one of our sister coalitions, the Greater Philadelphia Business Coalition on Health. While GPBCH is widely known for its initiatives on obesity and diabetes prevention, in this episode, we'll discover their recent expansion into addressing another pressing concern – hypertension. Join us as we uncover the innovative strategies that employers can adopt to improve the quality of care for their employees with cardiac conditions. 

In this episode, you have the chance to listen to an exclusive excerpt from our latest Member Meeting on the topic of empowering individuals with chronic conditions. We are joined by Dr. Heidi Miller, the first Chief Medical Officer with the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, as she delivers a crucial call-to-action for employers aiming to enhance employee health. Tune in as we explore Dr. Miller's insights on the vital role employers can play in fostering a healthier workforce. 

In the United States, chronic diseases take a heavy toll on individuals and businesses. The statistics are staggering. Six in ten adults have a chronic disease and four in ten adults have two or more. Conditions such as heart disease, cancer, and diabetes are the leading causes of death and disability in the United States. They also account for a whopping 90% of the nation's $4.1 trillion annual healthcare expenditures, which poses an enormous economic burden on both employees and employers.But what if we could address these conditions through preventative measures, early intervention, and lifestyle changes? In this episode, we are joined by Dr. David Houghton, the Medical Director of Digital Medicine with Ochsner Connected Health to share insights on how digital solutions can help employers provide personalized support and make well-being a strategic focus for their organization.

Since 2001, St. Louis nonprofit BioSTL has laid the foundation for the region's innovation economy with a comprehensive set of transformational programs that elevate St. Louis’ leadership in solving important world challenges in agriculture, medicine, health care, and other technology areas. BioSTL’s recruitment arm, GlobalSTL serves as a navigator to St. Louis’ world-class corporate and innovation ecosystem and introduces overseas innovators to major payers, providers, and employers in St. Louis. In this episode, we are joined by Vijay Chauhan, an expert in global health innovation, to explore how employers can connect with digital solutions from around the globe at the 2023 Health Care Innovation Summit.

Alzheimer’s Disease is a type of dementia that affects memory, thinking, and behavior. It is a condition that not only touches more and more lives every day, but also impacts the workplace, especially as employees are postponing retirement and continuing to work into their 70s. In this episode, we are joined by Rey Castuciano, who is the Diversity Equity & Inclusion Program Manager, with the Alzheimer’s Association, Greater Missouri Chapter, to discuss how employers can build strategies to navigate Alzheimer’s in the workplace.

In 2002, employers called upon the St. Louis Area Business Health Coalition to provide a pharmacy benefit group purchasing solution, to ensure transparency, accountability, and best-in-class pricing. Delivering health services in the St. Louis Area for over 30 years, Express Scripts has been a longstanding PBM partner of our Pharmacy Management Initiative since its inception.   The pharmacy benefit is the single most utilized benefit among employer plans and in this episode we are joined by Harold Carter, Chief Pharma Trade Relations Officer for Express Scripts, to discuss how the organization is unlocking new value for clients and customers through innovative solutions.

In 2021, the St. Louis Area Business Health Coalition welcomed CVS Health as a new PBM partner in our Pharmacy Management Initiative (PMI). A diversified health services company with more than 300,000 employees, CVS Health is addressing the country's most pressing health care needs through personalized, people-centered care. With prescription drug pricing and coverage continuing to be top of mind among patients and employers, Jim Fowler, Chief Sales Officer for CVS Caremark, joins us to discuss how the organization is transforming services to make health care more affordable and accessible.

In January, the Biden Administration announced its intent to end the national emergency and public health emergency declarations related to the pandemic on May 11, 2023. With this news has come many questions surrounding the future of COVID-19 testing, vaccination, and treatment. As we await further federal, state, and local guidance, we are joined by Dr. Hilary Babcock, an Infectious Disease Physician at Washington University and Chief Quality Officer for BJC HealthCare, to discuss possible implications and the future public health response to COVID-19.

Managers can have a significant impact – either positive or negative – on workplace factors such as job satisfaction, turnover, organizational performance, and employee well-being. This is especially true when managers are faced with an employee mental health concern, where many may feel uncomfortable and ill-prepared to be attentive and responsive. That's why building and fostering an emotionally intelligent workforce often begins with its leaders. On this episode of the Be Health Connected podcast, Dr. Dustin Keller, Vice President of Clinical Strategy with Pathways at Work, discusses how employers can equip their leaders with skills to navigate rising mental health challenges among employees.