Hear from the experts on developing a culture of health. 

HealthNEXT NEXTperts help organizations “bend the trend” of healthcare costs and workforce well-being. Hear first-hand their experiences building sustainable cultures of health.

Pillar 1 – Leadership and Management

NEXTpert: Dr. Andrew Crighton, MD

In the pursuit of a culture that prioritizes health and well-being, benchmark organizations have leveraged ten best practices known as pillars.

Pillar 1 addresses the influence of leadership and management in what the company values. When leaders prioritize and participate in health and well-being initiatives, it demonstrates the priority of establishing a sustainable culture of health and well-being.

Pillar 2 – Health and Wellness Strategic Plan

NEXTpert: Mark Cunningham-Hill, MB CHB (MD), FFOM, FACOEM

In the pursuit of a culture that prioritizes health and well-being, benchmark organizations have leveraged ten best practices known as pillars.

Pillar 2 highlights that the alignment of an organization’s health and wellness plan design should go beyond creating and aligning on medical plan options.

Pillar 3 – Workplace Environment

NEXTpert: Cherryl Christensen, DO, MS, FACOEM

In the pursuit of a culture that prioritizes health and well-being, benchmark organizations have leveraged ten best practices known as pillars.

Pillar 3 recognizes how the workplace environment can influence an employee’s health and well-being.

Pillar 4 – On-site and Virtual Health Activities

NEXTpert: Dr. Faiyaz Bhojani, MD

In the pursuit of a culture that prioritizes health and well-being, benchmark organizations have leveraged ten best practices known as pillars.

Pillar 4 recommends an integrated calendar and plan of onsite and virtual health activities throughout the year to drive continuous improvement, greater utilization, impact and return on investment.

Pillar 5 – Health and Wellness Activities

NEXTpert: Dr. Jim Reynolds, MD

In the pursuit of a culture that prioritizes health and well-being, benchmark organizations have leveraged ten best practices known as pillars.

Pillar 5 addresses the importance of developing a thoughtful spectrum of health and wellness activities, reaching across the total population health continuum as defined by your specific workforce needs.

Pillar 6 – Data Warehousing and Analytics

NEXTpert: HealthNEXT COO, David Kirshenbaum

In the pursuit of a culture that prioritizes health and well-being, benchmark organizations have leveraged ten best practices known as pillars.

Pillar 6 emphasizes the need for robust data collection and analysis to ensure the effectiveness of programs and services offered to the workforce.

Pillar 7 – Marketing and Communications

NEXTpert: Rebecca Kelly, PhD, MAE, RDN, FAND

In the pursuit of a culture that prioritizes health and well-being, benchmark organizations have leveraged ten best practices known as pillars.

Pillar 7 addresses the importance of a cohesive marketing and communications plan that identifies health priorities and increases participation in a culture of health and well-being.

Pillar 8 – Incentives and Benefits Design

NEXTpert: Dr. Andy Baskin, MD

In the pursuit of a culture that prioritizes health and well-being, benchmark organizations have leveraged ten best practices known as pillars.

Pillar 8 highlights how incentives and benefits design contributes to a culture of health, safety, and well-being.

Pillar 9 – Engagement and Navigation

NEXTpert: Dr. Wayne Rawlins, MD

In the pursuit of a culture that prioritizes health and well-being, benchmark organizations have leveraged ten best practices known as pillars.

Pillar 9 highlights how to improve the employee healthcare experience through employee engagement and benefit navigation.

Pillar 10 – Vendor Oversight and Integration

NEXTpert: Dr. Dexter Shurney, MD

In the pursuit of a culture that prioritizes health and well-being, benchmark organizations have leveraged ten best practices known as pillars.

Pillar 10 highlights the importance of coordination and integration of multiple programs, benefits, and services for an effective culture of health and well-being program.

NEXTpert Highlight: Emotional Well-Being Assessment (EW55)

NEXTpert: Dan Conti, PhD

Dan Conti, HealthNEXT NEXTpert, and subject matter expert on HealthNEXT’s Emotional Well-Being Assessment, provides insights on the benefits of the EW55 assessment for organizations, HealthNEXT’s approach to emotional well-being, and the data and insights the assessment provides to employers.

NEXTpert Highlight: Scott Conard, Author of “Which Door”

NEXTpert: Scott Conard, MD, DABFP, FAAFM

Scott Conard, HealthNEXT NEXTpert and author of “Which Door,” discusses his inspiration for the book, what he hopes readers will gain, and how the book addresses the challenges related to healthcare and well-being for employers.

NEXTpert Highlight: Global Population Health

NEXTpert: Shane Farrelly, MD, MFOM

Shane Farrelly, HealthNEXT NEXTpert, addresses the importance of population health on a global scale, the global trends in employee health and well-being, and how healthcare professionals and policymakers can work together to achieve better global health outcomes.

NEXTpert Highlight: Health Literacy

NEXTpert: Ron Brooks, MD, FACP

Ron Brooks, HealthNEXT NEXTpert, discusses HealthNEXT’s approach to health literacy, why it should matter to employers, and how employers can effectively communicate with their workforce about their health and well-being.

Myth-Busting Employee Health and Well-Being: Myth #1

NEXTperts: Dr. Ray Fabius, President of HealthNEXT and Dr. Mark Cunningham-Hill MB CHB (MD), FFOM, FACOEM

In this excerpt, moderator Mike Critelli, retired Pitney Bowes CEO, and panelists Dr. Ray Fabius and Dr. Mark Cunningham-Hill discuss the 5 myths holding employers back from controlling health care spend and creating a competitive advantage. Hear the facts behind Myth #1: The most chronic condition in healthcare is the increasing prevalence of diseases such as obesity, diabetes, and high blood pressure.

This video is an excerpt from HealthNEXT Webinar, “Myth-Busting Employee Health and Well-Being.”

Myth-Busting Employee Health and Well-Being: Myth #2

NEXTperts: Dr. Ray Fabius, President of HealthNEXT and Dr. Mark Cunningham-Hill MB CHB (MD), FFOM, FACOEM

In this excerpt, moderator Mike Critelli, retired Pitney Bowes CEO, and panelists Dr. Ray Fabius and Dr. Mark Cunningham-Hill discuss the 5 myths holding employers back from controlling health care spend and creating a competitive advantage. Hear the facts behind Myth #2: Employee health and well-being has little to do with a company’s overall performance.

This video is an excerpt from HealthNEXT Webinar, “Myth-Busting Employee Health and Well-Being.”

Myth-Busting Employee Health and Well-Being: Myth #3

NEXTperts: Dr. Ray Fabius, President of HealthNEXT and Dr. Mark Cunningham-Hill MB CHB (MD), FFOM, FACOEM

In this excerpt, moderator Mike Critelli, retired Pitney Bowes CEO, and panelists Dr. Ray Fabius and Dr. Mark Cunningham-Hill discuss the 5 myths holding employers back from controlling health care spend and creating a competitive advantage. Hear the facts behind Myth #3: Human Resources alone should be accountable and responsible for employees’ physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being.

This video is an excerpt from HealthNEXT Webinar, “Myth-Busting Employee Health and Well-Being.”

Myth-Busting Employee Health and Well-Being: Myth #4

NEXTperts: Dr. Ray Fabius, President of HealthNEXT and Dr. Mark Cunningham-Hill MB CHB (MD), FFOM, FACOEM

In this excerpt, moderator Mike Critelli, retired Pitney Bowes CEO, and panelists Dr. Ray Fabius and Dr. Mark Cunningham-Hill discuss the 5 myths holding employers back from controlling health care spend and creating a competitive advantage. Hear the facts behind Myth #4: Evaluating and adjusting a company’s health and well-being efforts annually prior to open enrollment can lead to enduring improvements.

This video is an excerpt from HealthNEXT Webinar, “Myth-Busting Employee Health and Well-Being.”

Myth-Busting Employee Health and Well-Being: Myth #5

NEXTperts: Dr. Ray Fabius, President of HealthNEXT and Dr. Mark Cunningham-Hill MB CHB (MD), FFOM, FACOEM

In this excerpt, moderator Mike Critelli, retired Pitney Bowes CEO, and panelists Dr. Ray Fabius and Dr. Mark Cunningham-Hill discuss the 5 myths holding employers back from controlling health care spend and creating a competitive advantage. Hear the facts behind Myth #5: No employer has truly solved the issues of deteriorating employee health and unrelenting healthcare inflation.

This video is an excerpt from HealthNEXT Webinar, “Myth-Busting Employee Health and Well-Being.”

Creating an Employer Learning Collaborative to Support Cultures of Health and Well-being

Greater Philadelphia Business Coalition on Health President and CEO, Neil Goldfarb

Neil Goldfarb discusses the conception of an employer learning collaborative on creating cultures of health and well-being, GPBCH’s partnership with HealthNEXT and the CDC Foundation, and the benefits employers gain when focusing on employee health.

This video is an excerpt from the HERO Forum 2022 session, “Early Insights from the CDC Foundation Supported Learning Collaborative.”

What is the most chronic condition in healthcare?

NEXTpert: Dixon Thayer, CEO of HealthNEXT

You’ll be surprised to learn what is the most chronic condition in healthcare. Dixon Thayer, CEO of HealthNEXT, discusses the issues plaguing employers when it comes to creating and maintaining a healthy workforce and managing high-cost claims.

How can small to mid-market companies create a Culture of Health and Well-Being?

NEXTpert: Cherryl Christensen, DO, MS, FACOEM

Cherryl Christensen, DO, MS, FACOEM is a HealthNEXT NEXTpert and former Corporate Medical Director for Procter & Gamble. In this video, Dr. Christensen explains how companies with limited budgets can still maximize their resources to create a culture of health and well-being for their employees.

What steps are involved in creating a culture of health at an enterprise level?

NEXTpert: Cherryl Christensen, DO, MS, FACOEM

Cherryl Christensen, DO, MS, FACOEM is a HealthNEXT NEXTpert and former Corporate Medical Director for Procter & Gamble. In this video, Dr. Christensen discusses how she helped to create a culture of health at the Procter & Gamble Company. Listen as she discusses how developing health and wellness initiatives that fit the company culture, gaining management buy-in, and using simple metrics are all crucial in creating a sustainable plan to enhance employee health.

What is your personal experience with creating a culture of health within an organization?

NEXTpert: Dr. Andy Crighton, MD.

HealthNEXT NEXTpert, Dr. Andy Crighton, former Chief Medical Officer and Head of the Global Health Organization for Prudential Financial, talks about his personal experience creating a culture of health within an organization. Hear about the insights he’s gained and how the organization benefitted from a systematic approach to establishing a roadmap to workforce emotional well-being.

What is the benefit of evaluating high-cost claims from a clinical standpoint?

NEXTpert: Dr. Jim Reynolds, MD.

Dr. Jim Reynolds, a Physician Executive Strategist, and HealthNEXT NEXTpert, discusses the value of evaluating high-cost claims from a clinical standpoint. Learn how HealthNEXT was able to reduce an organization’s high-cost claim trend by 2% per year.

Can you provide an example of HealthNEXT’s work helping clients control high-cost claims?

NEXTpert: Dr. Jim Reynolds, MD.

Dr. Jim Reynolds, a HealthNEXT NEXTpert and Physician Executive Strategist, discusses how he helps employers create wellness programs to prevent high-cost claims and better manage chronic conditions.

What are some guiding principles that help to define a successful culture of health?

NEXTpert: Dr. Andy Crighton, MD.

HealthNEXT NEXTpert, Dr. Andy Crighton, former Chief Medical Officer and Head of the Global Health Organization for Prudential Financial, defines the guiding principles of a successful culture of health. Discover how HealthNEXT tailors assessments and evidence-based strategic plans to fit the business goals of any size organization, including establishing company-wide buy-in that is critical for long-term culture of health.

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