Episode 19: The Relationship Between Employee Health and Well-Being, Medical Costs, and Workplace Productivity

On the latest episode of The Health Literacy 2.0 Podcast, Seth Serxner is joined by Dr. Ron Goetzel, Senior Scientist and Director of the Institute for Health and Productivity Studies (IHPS) at the Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health, to talk about the relationship between employee health and well-being, medical costs, and workplace productivity.

IHPS aims to bridge the gap among academia, the business community, and healthcare policy by integrating academic resources into policy discussions and day-to-day business decisions, while also incorporating health and productivity management matters into academic research.

Dr. Goetzel plays a key role in leading innovative projects for various healthcare purchasers, managed care organizations, government entities, and pharmaceutical clients. These projects focus on conducting cutting-edge research to explore the relationship between health and well-being, medical costs, and work-related productivity. His expertise in health and productivity management (HPM), return-on-investment (ROI), program evaluation, and outcomes research is internationally recognized, and he has contributed extensively to the field.Dr. Goetzel's contributions include the publication of more than 200 peer-reviewed articles and book chapters, as well as frequent presentations at international business and scientific forums. He has also received several prestigious awards and recognition throughout his career including the Woodward Lecture Award by the U.S. Navy Environmental Health Center and the Mark Dundon Research Award from HERO.

In a wide-ranging conversation, Seth and Ron discuss:

☑️ The importance of recognizing the business community's role in promoting health and educating employees.

☑️ Addressing mental health and well-being and providing tools and resources for employers to support their employees through the NIOSH Centers of Excellence for Total Worker Health.

☑️ The need for tailored solutions that consider the psychosocial personal dimension, organizational health, and environmental factors - POE.

☑️ Why it is important to celebrate organizations with impactful health initiatives.

☑️ How to create an enjoyable work environment and foster a positive workplace culture.

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