Until It's Fixed

Optum

Health care in the United States is complex, hard to navigate and doesn’t always work the way it should. The good news: So much has changed over the last few years. Leaders inside and outside of the health industry are rethinking how to deliver care and support to meet all people where they’re at. When it comes to your health, everything is connected. So, taking better care of it needs to go beyond the physical to include mental, emotional, social and spiritual health. And to look at the full picture, health care needs to give more consideration to where you are born, live, learn and work, too. In Season 3 of “Until It’s Fixed,” we’ll talk with thought leaders and advocates working to solve the health industry’s biggest challenges — as well as personal stories from people who live with these issues every day. We’ll have deep conversations about opportunities to make the current system work better for everyone, including talking more openly about the role that gender, sexual orientation, race, income and other areas of your life play in accessing and receiving health care. This is where change starts. Join us on the inspiring journey to create a healthier world — and make health care simpler and more effective for everyone.

  1. 06/06/2023 · BONUS

    One Thing Today: Understanding Medical Expense Accounts

    EPISODE SUMMARY:  A side of your health and well-being that may be top-of-mind is health costs and how to save for or manage them. Health insurance can play a part, but there are other financial tools that could be available to you. Author, podcast host and financial influencer Michela Allocca from “Break Your Budget” joins the conversation to break down a common, yet often underutilized, benefit for managing health costs—medical expense accounts. While you may be familiar with HSAs and FSAs, a recent survey* found roughly one-third of Americans who were eligible for an HSA did not have one. And, of those who did, roughly half had not contributed in the last year. We’ll talk about how these accounts can help you—and your loved ones—save money on health care costs. *Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) GUEST: Michela Allocca, founder of online personal finance platform “Break Your Budget,” author, entrepreneur, and financial analyst  RESOURCES: Medical Expense Eligibility Tool Health savings accounts (HSAs) (optumbank.com) What are medical expense accounts? | Optum 11 Surprising Things You Can Buy With HSA or FSA Dollars | Optum Home (breakyourbudget.com) The views, opinions, endorsements, and content expressed in this podcast do not necessarily reflect the views, opinions or policies of Optum. Visit optum.com for more information about how Optum is helping to create a healthier world.

    10 min
  2. 05/16/2023

    Rewarding Healthy Habits

    EPISODE SUMMARY: What motivates you to stay healthy? It’s different for everyone, but some people find participating in health and wellness rewards programs through their employer or health insurance company really pays off. If you adopt simple habits like tracking your steps or getting an annual physical, you may have opportunities to earn dollars, which you can use in a variety of ways.  Samantha Baker from UnitedHealthcare joins us to talk about how health and wellness rewards programs are changing to better fit your life and Jodi Baldel, a participant, talks about how getting involved in a wellness program helped her reach personal goals. HIGHLIGHTS: [03:46] Samantha Baker discusses the unique ways wellness program participants can earn rewards.  [16:32] Jodi Baldel talks about how participating in a wellness program helped her get ahead of her health and fitness goals.  RESOURCES: UnitedHealthcare Introduces New Rewards Program With a Modern Approach to Well-Being - UnitedHealth Group UHC Rewards Wellness and rewards programs for members | UnitedHealthcare (uhc.com) Workplace Wellness and Fitness - Optum GUESTS:  Samantha Baker, Chief Consumer Officer for UnitedHealthcare’s commercial business  Jodi Baldel, health and wellness rewards program participant The views, opinions, endorsements and content expressed in this podcast do not necessarily reflect the views, opinions or policies of Optum. Visit optum.com for more information about how Optum is helping to create a healthier world.

    23 min
4.9
out of 5
53 Ratings

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Health care in the United States is complex, hard to navigate and doesn’t always work the way it should. The good news: So much has changed over the last few years. Leaders inside and outside of the health industry are rethinking how to deliver care and support to meet all people where they’re at. When it comes to your health, everything is connected. So, taking better care of it needs to go beyond the physical to include mental, emotional, social and spiritual health. And to look at the full picture, health care needs to give more consideration to where you are born, live, learn and work, too. In Season 3 of “Until It’s Fixed,” we’ll talk with thought leaders and advocates working to solve the health industry’s biggest challenges — as well as personal stories from people who live with these issues every day. We’ll have deep conversations about opportunities to make the current system work better for everyone, including talking more openly about the role that gender, sexual orientation, race, income and other areas of your life play in accessing and receiving health care. This is where change starts. Join us on the inspiring journey to create a healthier world — and make health care simpler and more effective for everyone.