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Welcome to Wellmark’s podcast, Health Matters, where our experts take a few minutes to dive deeper into the topics today’s employers need to know.

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What employers are reading

Here’s what other employers are reading right now — trending topics and timely insights to help you make confident benefit decisions.

Why kindness matters in the workplace

2 min read

Kindness isn’t just good for morale — it’s a smart business strategy. Learn more about the benefits of a supportive workplace.

What you really need to know about GLP-1s

3 min read

GLP‑1 drugs are making headlines, but what do employers really need to know? Get expert insights.

Employer Connection from Wellmark streamlines benefit management

1 min read

Tired of juggling benefit tasks? See how Employer Connection puts everything in one secure place.

HMO, PPO, POS: What plans should you offer?

2 min read

Choosing the right health plan network makes all the difference. Learn the key differences between HMO, POS and other options.

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Healthy employees

Get tips and guidance to achieve more through a healthy workforce.

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Insights

Find strategies and solutions to address today’s trending health care topics.

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Resources

Use these educational tools and resources to help employees get the most from their health coverage.

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Mental health

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An employer's guide to rural mental health care

2 min read

The reality of mental health care provider shortages are all too real for many rural employees.

Get helpful tips

How youth mental health impacts your workforce

2 min read

Get the resources you need for employees who support the mental health and well-being of their children.

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Medicare

See all Medicare-related articles

Medicare basics for helping employees transition to retirement

2 min read

Learn the basics of Medicare and common misconceptions to help employees prepare for retirement.

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Planning for employee retirement at any age

2 min read

Early, traditional or delayed — help your employees prepare for Medicare no matter when they retire.

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Employer support

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Benefits of offering an HMO plan

2 min read

An HMO (health maintenance organization) plan offers a personalized and coordinated approach to care and has a less expensive price tag.

Tell me more about HMO plans

To fully insure or self-fund?

3 min read

Learn more about what funding option is best for our business.

Learn the pros and cons of both