The Beneficial Workplace

Mercer US Health

The Beneficial Workplace series features data-driven conversations about health and benefit offerings in the workplace. Listen to Mercer experts discuss the latest survey research and how that data is being used by employers in designing their benefit programs and what trends we’re seeing ahead. For more insights, please visit https://www.mercer.us/our-thinking/healthcare.html

  1. 4d ago

    What can an employer do after a high-cost claim hits?

    High‑cost claims are rising—but employers aren’t powerless. In her first episode as host, Jennifer Calhoun‑Mohl talks with Erin Muilenburg about actions employers can take even after a claim hits.

    17 min

  2. Jun 12

    Unlocking insights from medical claims data

    Medical claims data can tell a much bigger story than you might expect. In this episode, Tracy Watts and Leah Malof break down how those insights can help organizations spot trends, manage costs and make smarter decisions.

    14 min

  3. May 28

    ICHRAs: Common compliance traps and how to avoid them

    Mercer attorneys Wade Symons and Lindsey Sommers walk through the history, the common compliance traps, and when Individual Coverage HRAs might, or might not, be the right fit.

    20 min

  4. May 21

    Decoding healthcare prices: Challenges and progress

    Tracy Watts and Ryan Klapatch discuss why the promise of healthcare price transparency has been more difficult to achieve than anticipated. They examine what progress has been made and consider whether increased transparency can help reduce costs.

    17 min

  5. May 14

    Mental health & AI: Can AI help and harm our well-being?

    Tracy Watts sits down with Pete Rutigliano to discuss AI in mental health—from chat companions and triage to risks when guardrails fail—and practical steps employers can take to harness AI while protecting employee well‑being and preventing burnout.

    17 min

  6. May 7

    Behavioral healthcare utilization is rising — how should employers respond?

    Emily Ferreira speaks with Mary Beth Ryan from MercerWell to unpack trends in workplace behavioral health — from virtual care and expanded EAP sessions to on site counseling — and outlines how leaders can reduce stigma, promote work life boundaries, and make care more accessible.

    12 min

  7. Apr 30

    Direct-to-consumer prescription drug compliance considerations 

    Wade Symons and Jennifer Wiseman discuss key compliance challenges that employer health plan sponsors face when considering direct-to-consumer prescription drug strategies.

    18 min

  8. Apr 23

    Health benefits strategies to manage costs, boost affordability (episode 2)

    Tracy Watts and Wendy Smith discuss reference-based pricing, a cost management strategy that is frequently overlooked but may be reconsidered by employers due to rising healthcare cost pressures.

    18 min
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The Beneficial Workplace series features data-driven conversations about health and benefit offerings in the workplace. Listen to Mercer experts discuss the latest survey research and how that data is being used by employers in designing their benefit programs and what trends we’re seeing ahead. For more insights, please visit https://www.mercer.us/our-thinking/healthcare.html

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  • Creator
    Mercer US Health
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    37
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Mercer US Health
  • Show Website
    The Beneficial Workplace

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