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Whole health, stronger workforce: rethinking Indiana's future

Explore how Indiana's top employers, policymakers, and health leaders are connecting whole health to workforce performance and economic growth.
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Chris Pricco addresses attendees during the Whole Health, Stronger Workforce Indiana Roundtable.

Healthcare costs are at a projected 15-year high, and Indiana employers are feeling it. Siloed benefits, unaddressed mental health, and inaccessible primary care are straining workforces and budgets. Whole health is now a business strategy. Watch this on-demand recording to learn how Indiana's employers and healthcare leaders are responding.

INSIDE THE ROUNDTABLE

What whole health looks like in practice across Indiana

Hosted at Gridiron Hall at Indiana Farm Bureau Football Center, this event brought together Indiana's most influential employers, healthcare leaders, and public servants for an open conversation on whole health, workforce performance, and economic growth.

What this recording covers

The event featured several sessions, each exploring a different dimension of whole health:

Whole person performance at work: Opening remarks from Jasmine Park, vice president of people, culture and inclusion, Indianapolis Colts, on how organizations treat mental and physical health as inseparable—and what that means for every employer in Indiana.

A policy perspective from the state of Indiana: A keynote from Dr. Gloria Sachdev, secretary of health and family services, State of Indiana, on healthcare affordability, hospital pricing, medical debt, and what it will take to move the system forward.

Community health as an economic strategy: A fireside chat with Katie Vicars, SVP of client success, Marathon Health, and Mayor Sue Finkam, City of Carmel, on how intentional investment in community well-being—from crisis intervention to athletic trainers—shapes workforce health and quality of place.

Mental health, data, and the path forward: A panel discussion moderated by Chris Pricco, CEO, Marathon Health, with Amy Davis, VP of growth and development, the MJ Companies; Dr. Bernice Pescosolido, director of the Irsay Institute, Indiana University; and Christan Royer, senior director of benefits, Indiana University—covering behavioral health trends, stigma, access gaps, the role of AI in mental healthcare, and what Indiana employers can do now.

Bringing it all together: Closing remarks from Kathy Miller, founder and chief executive officer of More 4 Leaders LLC, with final insights and next steps for organizational leaders.

Topics explored in this recording

  • The connection between mental health, chronic conditions, and workforce productivity
  • Why Indiana employers are among the most powerful levers in the healthcare system
  • How data and primary care work together to identify and address rising health risks
  • Practical approaches to reducing stigma and expanding access to mental health services
  • What whole health leadership looks like at the organizational and community level

What you'll take away

Actionable strategies from state-level policymakers, a sitting mayor, HR and benefits leaders, behavioral health researchers, and healthcare executives representing employers and the public sector across Indiana.

The Indiana roundtable featured four speakers—Amy Davis, Dr. Bernice Pescosolido, Christan Royer, and Chris Pricco—at the Indiana Farm Bureau Football Center.
WHY WATCH

Insights worth watching for every Indiana employer

Leaders doing the work

Hear from Indiana leaders who are transforming healthcare. Across several sessions, speakers share practical insights on policy, culture, and care that HR, benefits, and operations leaders can use today.

Topics that connect strategy to action

Learn how leading Indiana employers manage rising claims, expand mental health access, and integrate primary care. Discover how whole health drives workforce performance, economic strength, and better care.

WATCH ON DEMAND

Access the recording and bring whole health insight to your team

This recording is for HR leaders, benefits professionals, and executives seeking deep insights on workforce health. If you are navigating rising costs, behavioral health gaps, or access issues, this conversation is for you. Watch to learn how Indiana's leading employers and policymakers approach whole health, and how to apply these strategies in your organization.