53. One-third of workers remain in their jobs to keep health insurance
Dr. David Geier is an orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist in Charleston, South Carolina and Charlotte, North Carolina. He helps athletes and active people feel and perform their best, regardless of age, injuries and medical history. He has been featured in major media publications and shows over 2,500 times throughout his career.
A large percentage of American workers are staying in their jobs because they are afraid of losing health coverage, according to a new survey of over 1400 adults conducted by Policygenius. The study found that one in three employees would be somewhat or very likely to quit their jobs in the near future if it wasn’t for their employer-provided healthcare coverage. Among young workers aged 18 to 34, the number who are reluctantly staying due to health insurance was even higher – 40 percent. And one in four claimed they would start their own business if health insurance wasn’t a factor.
Through the stories of a dozen athletes whose injuries and recovery advanced the field (including Joan Benoit, Michael Jordan, Brandi Chastain, and Tommy John), Dr. Geier explains how sports medicine makes sports safer for the pros, amateurs, student-athletes, and weekend warriors alike.
