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📝 A recent report highlighted by Paige Minemyer in Fierce Healthcare, drawing on data from Mercer, underscores the significant cost increases employers and employees are projected to face in 2026 for healthcare benefits. The question for employers is clear: How can organizations proactively manage rising medical and prescription costs? One of the most effective and proven strategies is shifting from a reactive “sick care” model to a preventive, advanced primary care approach—delivered through onsite, nearsite, and virtual care access points. This model prioritizes longer appointment times, whole-person care, and integrated care teams that help patients “skate to where the puck is going,” not where it is today. 💵 Employers that implement advanced primary care solutions from proven partners like Marathon Health typically realize average annual savings of $1,100+ per employee. By investing in a model that strengthens the patient-physician relationship and integrates physical and mental health, organizations can meaningfully reduce costs. ✅ Even more important, this approach empowers employees to live healthier, feel better, and bring their best to work and life. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gAMvHh4m #HR #AdvancedPrimaryCare #PrimaryCare #HealthCosts #MarathonHealth

Across more than half of Ohio’s counties, access to primary care is limited—and it’s affecting both health and productivity. 57 of Ohio’s 88 counties are designated health professional shortage areas, impacting over 2.4 million residents. For employees, this can mean weeks-long waits for an appointment, rushed visits, or turning to the ER for needs that could be addressed in primary care. Ohio sees 28% higher ER use than the national average. Employers are helping to close this gap with care models designed for faster access and stronger relationships. By offering same- or next-day appointments, longer visit times, and integrated services like behavioral health, they’re ensuring people get the right care at the right time — improving outcomes and reducing costs. See how your peers are improving access in our new healthcare trends in Ohio eBook: https://hubs.la/Q03T1TrN0 #MarathonHealth #HealthcareAccess #OhioEmployers #AdvancedPrimaryCare #WorkforceHealth #EmployerSolutions

Thank you Steven Gilles, MPAS, PA-C, NBC-HWC for this beautifully written prompt on "What signals tell you a workplace is, or isn’t, psychologically safe?” At Marathon, we theorize and practice toward a vision where mental and physical health are truly integrated into whole-person health—optimizing employee wellbeing and performance, a win-win for employees and employers. This post is incredibly timely and rich, and it moves us to deepen our reflective listening. How are the small and big decisions we make everyday at work affecting the psychological safety of ourselves and each other? 🌱 What can we do as leaders to lean into this nourishing ground? And what can we do as employees to absorb organizationally-encouraged safety that allows us to show up confidently, openly, and ready to shine at work? 👂 We’d love to hear what you think about psychological safety in the workplace, and what you're doing to encourage it as a contributor or leader.

We're thrilled to honor a decade of human-centered care! This fall, we’re grateful for a decade of meaningful collaboration with five incredible clients—Espy Services, Inc., Haynes International, Liberty Christian School, Monroe County Public Library (Indiana), and Tessera. Your commitment to advanced primary care has consistently placed your members at the center of everything you do, driving better outcomes and healthier communities. Thank you for helping us build a future where care is personal, accessible, and proactive! #MarathonHealth #IlluminatingImpact #AdvancedPrimaryCare #EmployerHealth #EmployeeWellbeing #WorkforceWellness #PrimaryCare #HealthcareInnovation #PopulationHealth #ValueBasedCare

Mahalo, Honolulu!   That’s a wrap on the International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans (IFEBP) 71st Annual Employee Benefits Conference—and what an incredible few days of connection, learning, and inspiration.   From the show floor to our private dinner and premier happy hour at The Hideout at the Laylow, we’re grateful for the opportunity to spend meaningful time with benefit leaders, clients, and partners—including our longtime collaborators at California Field Ironworkers and new friends at the Building and Construction Trades of Northern Nevada.   A special thanks to A-S Medication Solutions and Lantern for sponsoring our happy hour and helping make the evening possible.   We appreciate everyone who stopped by, shared insights, and joined the conversation about the future of employee health.   #MarathonHealth #IFEBP2025 #EmployeeBenefits #EmployerHealth #WorkforceWellness #AdvancedPrimaryCare #Hawaii

Today is the day! There’s still time to register for today's webinar happening at 11:30 am ET / 8:30 am PT, where Marathon Health—in partnership with North Carolina Business Coalition on Health (NCBCH)—will share new ROI findings from more than three million medical claims. These insights matter for anyone responsible for controlling healthcare spend, improving access, or strengthening workforce well-being. The data tells a compelling story: • Advanced primary care pays for itself in Year 1 • Delivers a 3.7x ROI by Year 5 • Engaged members use 82% more primary care and experience 41% fewer inpatient admissions Join us to learn how employers across North Carolina are reducing avoidable spend and improving outcomes through advanced primary care. Sign up here: https://hubs.la/Q03T-Sk_0 #MarathonHealth #NCBCH #AdvancedPrimaryCare #HealthcareROI #EmployerBenefits #NorthCarolina #PopulationHealth

Last week, Marathon leadership assembled 60 "Everything but the Turkey" Thanksgiving bags and 24 Emergency Food Aid bags for Westminster Neighborhood Services, Inc. and families who utilize their food pantry.   All donations will go to Westminster Neighborhood Services in the Near Northeast section of Indy. The Near Eastside community is in a food desert where 30% of households live in poverty, more than 25% live on less than $10,000 per year, and 20% are without a car. Thank you Michelle Marsh Garcia and the Marathon Health leadership team for demonstrating purpose in action. #MarathonHealth #GiveBack

Mental health support isn’t optional—it’s essential to workforce well-being and retention. In North Carolina: - 94 of 100 counties have a shortage of mental health providers - 22 counties have no psychiatrist at all - 23% of adults report depression Our new healthcare trends eBook highlights how employers are integrating mental health into advanced primary care to close access gaps, improve productivity, and strengthen workplace culture. Get the insights here: https://hubs.la/Q03T1Ps_0 #MarathonHealth #EmployerHealth #NorthCarolina #MentalHealth #PrimaryCare #WorkforceWellbeing #HealthcareTheWorks #EmployeeBenefits

U.S. healthcare spending will hit nearly $8.6 trillion by 2033—a 76% increase in just a decade. Costs are rising faster than budgets, and millions of employees are struggling to access the care they need. Our new eBook on national healthcare trends: "America's healthcare gap: Understanding the challenges and gaps forward," explores what’s driving the crisis—and how employers can close the gap. From chronic conditions and workforce shortages to affordability and delayed care, this report breaks down the data shaping tomorrow’s benefit strategies—and why advanced primary care is emerging as the path forward. Download our new eBook to learn more: https://hubs.la/Q03TwLDh0 #MarathonHealth #HealthcareTrends #EmployerHealth #AdvancedPrimaryCare #EmployeeBenefits #HealthcareCosts

The Northwest Sheet Metal Workers Healthcare Trust is working to keep union families healthy, strong and protected. SMART Local 55, The United Association of Plumbers and Steamfitters Local 598, and International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 112 can now access affordable, timely care. Kolby Hanson, Local 55 regional manager, explains, “there is a great need for quality primary care that is accessible to members in the Tri-City and Spokane area.” And “The new clinics emphasize same-day or next-day appointments." The region has recently encountered a major shortage in primary care providers with wait times at some of the region’s major clinics between three and six months. Patients at the Pacific Health Coalition operated by Marathon can get an appointment within 48 hours, with access to primary care, blood work and prescriptions. #MarathonHealth #AdvancedPrimaryCare cc NORTHWEST SHEET METAL WORKERS ORGANIZATIONAL TRUST BOT, NORTHWEST SHEET METAL WORKERS HEALTH & WELFARE PLAN United Association of Union Plumbers, Fitters, Welders and Service Techs United Association Of Plumbers PLUMBERS AND STEAMFITTERS LOCAL 598 BIKES FOR TIKES CHARITY International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 55 Northwest sheet metal https://lnkd.in/gWd2Yi-k