WHE30: Millennials and Healthcare: How They Experience the System | with Hector De La Torre
Summary: They’re supposedly young and healthy, but a new study shows that more than half of Millennials report having a chronic health condition. In addition, Millennials struggle how to navigate the health care system, starting with choosing an appropriate health plan in the first place.<br> These and other surprising findings are from a new study on Millennials and their experience with the health insurance and health care system. <br> In a recent poll conducted by the Transamerica Center for Health Studies of 1,171 U.S. Millennials, the research looks at how this mega-generation has experienced the healthcare system to-date and their expectations moving forward. In this episode, Jesse interviews Hector De La Torre, the Executive Director of the Transamerica Center for Health Studies (TCHS).<br> Jesse and Hector discuss the key findings of the study, as well as what employers can do to help Millennials choose a health plan that’s right for them and make appropriate choices about providers and treatment options.<br> TCHS a nonprofit focused on helping consumers and businesses navigate the healthcare landscape. Through its broad-based analysis and research findings, TCHS informs the national healthcare conversation by bringing clarity to the complex decision-making regarding health coverage and personal health and wellness.<br> Resources Mentioned in This Episode<br> <br> Website: <a href="http://www.transamericacenterforhealthstudies.org" target="_blank">www.transamericacenterforhealthstudies.org</a><br> Study: <a href="https://www.transamericacenterforhealthstudies.org/docs/default-source/research/tchs-2016-millennial-survey-embargoed.pptx?sfvrsn=6" target="_blank">Millennial Survey: Young Adults’ Healthcare Reality</a><br> LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/hector-de-la-torre-22827982?authType=NAME_SEARCH&authToken=6NnO&locale=en_US&trk=tyah&trkInfo=clickedVertical%3Amynetwork%2CclickedEntityId%3A293285120%2CauthType%3ANAME_SEARCH%2Cidx%3A1-1-1%2CtarId%3A1471473725174%2Ctas%3Ahector%20de" target="_blank">/hectordelatorre</a><br> Twitter: <a style="line-height: 1.5;" href="https://twitter.com/TCHS" target="_blank">@TCHS</a><br> Other resources mentioned: <a href="https://engagingleader.com/140-cross-generational-communications-how-to-bridge-the-gap-to-engage-multiple-generations/">EL140 Cross-Generational Communications – How to Bridge the Gap to Engage Multiple Generations</a><br> <br> Subscription Links<br> <br> <br> <br> <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/workforce-health-engagement/id867162647"></a><br> <a href="http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=48254&refid=stpr"></a><br> <a title="RSS" href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/WorkforceHealthEngagement"></a><br> <br> <br> <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/workforce-health-engagement/id867162647">iTunes</a><br> <a href="http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=48254&refid=stpr">Stitcher</a><br> <a title="RSS" href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/WorkforceHealthEngagement">RSS</a><br> <br> <br> <br> Your Feedback<br> If you like our show, please <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/workforce-health-engagement/id867162647" target="_blank">rate us on iTunes</a>. That makes a huge difference in helping more people discover it. We love to know your thoughts about this episode. Please submit your comments below! You can also email comments to Jesse at<a href="mailto:jesse@engagingleader.com"> jesse@engagingleader.com</a>, subscribe to him on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/jesse.lahey" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, or follow him on <a href="http://www.twitter.com/jesselahey" target="_blank">Twitter</a>.<br> <br>
