Tradeoffs How One Company Gamified Health Insurance
Sep 5, 2024
In this discussion, Alex Olgin, a reporter known for her insights on health policy, features guests from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association who introduce an innovative gamified approach to health insurance. They delve into how the 'Benefit Builder' game encourages employees to collaboratively navigate healthcare priorities, revealing diverse values and ethical dilemmas. The conversation also touches on the rising costs of weight-loss medications and the overarching challenges in the generic drug market. Tune in for a fresh perspective on engaging employees in health benefit decisions!
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Employees Design Health Plan
- Employees at the American Speech Language Hearing Association designed their own health insurance plan using a game called Benefit Builder.
- They debated and prioritized benefits like dental care and cutting-edge medicines together, revealing diverse personal needs.
Complexity in Benefits Decisions
- The complexity and cost of healthcare benefits have increased drastically over decades, making decision-making more challenging.
- Janet McNichol realized that deciding alone on health benefits was overwhelming and sought a collaborative approach.
Inclusive Decisions Boost Satisfaction
- Research shows including employees in healthcare decision-making improves satisfaction.
- How value-laden decisions are made matters as much as the outcome for employee acceptance.