Healthcare costs continue to rise while employers face growing challenges related to chronic disease, mental health, workforce productivity, and access to care. During this exclusive Indianapolis discussion hosted by Marathon Health and IBJ Media, leaders from across Indiana came together to explore how workforce health has become a critical driver of business performance and economic growth.
The conversation examined the connection between employee well-being, healthcare affordability, and organizational success. Panelists shared practical perspectives on strengthening workforce resilience, improving healthcare access, addressing social drivers of health, and creating more connected care experiences that deliver better outcomes for employees and employers alike.
Together, they explored how Indiana employers can address rising healthcare costs, workforce well-being, mental health challenges, and healthcare access barriers while supporting long-term economic growth and organizational performance.
The discussion explored the key forces shaping workforce health in Indiana:
Why workforce health has become a critical business and economic issue—not just a healthcare issue
The growing impact of mental health on employee well-being, productivity, and retention
How social drivers of health influence workforce participation, performance, and community outcomes
Strategies for improving healthcare access while managing rising costs
The role of connected, relationship-based primary care in reducing complexity and improving outcomes
How employers, healthcare leaders, and public-sector organizations can work together to create healthier communities and stronger workforces
This conversation made one thing clear: workforce health is inseparable from economic health. Addressing rising costs, improving access, and supporting whole-person well-being requires a more connected approach to care—one that helps employees thrive while enabling organizations and communities to prosper.
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