Be Health Connected

Join the Gateway Business Health Coalition (BHC) as we interview regional and national thought leaders on actionable strategies to achieve higher-value health care and improved well-being for businesses, their employees, and the community at large.

Be Health Connected is a health podcast hosted by Gateway Business Health Coalition, with 44 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Gateway Business Health Coalition hosts Be Health Connected, a health show with 44 episodes published.

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  The Heart of the Matter: Turning Health Metrics into Meaningful Change

  Jun 29, 202634 min

  In this episode of Be Health Connected , we sit down with Dr. Lisa Shah, Executive Vice President and Chief Medical Officer at Twin Health, to discuss the powerful connection between metabolic health and cardiovascular disease. Together, we explore why conditions such as diabetes, obesity, and hypertension continue to drive poor health outcomes in working-age populations, how personalized health metrics can motivate meaningful behavior change, and the role employers can play in reducing chronic disease risk. Dr. Shah shares insights into Twin Health’s innovative approach to improving metabolic health, the results employers are seeing from these investments, and practical strategies for creating a culture of health that supports long-term employee well-being.

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  Employer Healthcare Heavyweights: Aon & Mercer on the Future of Health Benefits

  May 29, 202639 min

  In this episode of the Be Health Connected podcast, two leading health benefits experts, Wendy Smith of Mercer and Patti Wahl of Aon, come together for a candid conversation on the future of employer-sponsored healthcare. Former colleagues turned industry counterparts, Wendy and Patti discuss rising healthcare costs, delivery system transformation, direct contracting, point solutions, and the growing pressure on employers to make meaningful changes. While representing competing firms, the two found remarkable alignment on the strategies employers should prioritize to manage trend and improve outcomes in the years ahead.

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  Building Better Workplaces: The MOCAN Approach to Health

  Apr 17, 202632 min

  What does it take to build a workplace wellness strategy that actually works? In this episode, we sit down with Candace Rodman, Executive Director, Missouri Council for Activity and Nutrition , to explore how MOCAN is helping employers take a more strategic, evidence-based approach to improving employee health. From understanding today’s biggest opportunities—and common gaps—to leveraging proven programs like Work@Health, this conversation offers practical insights for HR and benefits leaders.

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  Connecting the Data Dots: Turning Insight into Employer Action

  Feb 20, 202631 minS0

  <p>In this episode, we are joined by two members of the Gateway Business Health Coalition Board of Directors, Linda Brady, Global Benefits: Healthcare & Well Being Strategy at Boeing and Kirsten Tidd, Manager of Health and Wellness at Spire. Join us as we reflect on how employers are using data, share insights and takeaways from the 2025 Annual Meeting, and look ahead to BHC’s priorities for 2026. </p>

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  Cracking the Code on High Cost Claims: A Playbook for Employers

  Sep 5, 202550 minS0

  <p>High-cost claims remain one of the toughest challenges for employer health plans. In this episode, Dr. Christine Hale, a nationally recognized physician leader with a track record of helping employers tackle their toughest healthcare challenges, reveals key takeaways from our employer workshop to help decode the data, manage complex cases, and drive smarter health spend.</p>

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