Podcast
Health in Focus
Hosted by Mercer Marsh Benefits · EN
The Health in focus podcast series hosted by Mercer Marsh Benefits Workplace Health expert, Dr Luke James, addresses the most pressing issues facing business leaders and professionals in healthcare today. For more insights, please visit https://www.mercer.com/en-gb/
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The Impact of Women's Health in the Workplace
Sep 17, 202400:15:25Tap to summarizeJoin Dr Luke James as he discusses the impact of women's health in the workplace. He is joined by Leila Thabet of Maven Clinic, the worlds leading virtual clinic for women and family health. They discuss the landscape of women's health, key changes and the impact that these changes have had on employers and the workforce.
Transcribe →Holistic Cancer Care
May 14, 202400:23:10Tap to summarizeIn this podcast, Dr Luke James revisits the subject of cancer, especially in the workplace. A more holistic approach is needed outside of medical and pharmacological therapies, but how can employers better support their workforce going through the cancer journey? In this podcast episode, we will be exploring the topic of cancer, with a particular focus on its impact in the workplace.
Transcribe →DEI implications on health access
Mar 27, 202400:13:41Tap to summarizeIn this podcast, Dr Luke James discusses the impact of DEI on peoples’ access to healthcare, with Lucy Brown, Senior Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Consultant at Mercer. During this episode, we discuss how the experience of healthcare varies based on demographics such as access to resources, systemic bias, and location. Deprived areas have limited access to green space, healthy food, and healthcare providers. Employers can address these disparities by offering inclusive benefits and targeting coverage gaps. Finally, we address how understanding the specific needs of different demographic groups can help ensure that preventative care is accessible to those who need it most.
Transcribe →Value-based healthcare - why it matters
Jan 19, 202400:23:48Tap to summarizeIn this podcast, we discuss value-based healthcare and how this can support the rising costs of healthcare, improve quality of care and outcomes for patients.
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Cancer Services in the UK: Present and future
Jan 15, 202400:25:36Tap to summarizeIn this podcast, we discuss the state of cancer care in the UK, how we compare to other nations, the rising rates of early onset cancer and perhaps most importantly, how we can support our clients in empowering their people to reduce their own risk.
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