Monday, March 10

 

12:00 PM - 2:45 PM
Arrival & Registration

 

3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Sparking Community: Welcome from Dr. Jeff Wells, CEO of Marathon Health

 

3:30 PM - 4:15 PM
Sparking Inspiration: Linking Purpose to Results

Moderator: Daniel Stafford, SVP East Operating Group, Marathon Health
Presenters: Tricia Griggs, Health & Wellness Manager, Aflac; Gary Williams, Executive Vice President, Mount Vernon Mills; Jana Goolsby, Wellness Coordinator, City of Olathe

Overview: A conversation between clients and clinicians on how we partner to achieve positive outcomes for their population.

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4:15 PM - 5:00 PM
Sparking Action: Engaging Members on Their Journey

Moderators: Amber van Niekerk, Vice President, Marketing & Engagement; Daniel Stafford, SVP East Operating Group, Marathon Health
Panelists: J. Wynn, Director of Benefits & Salaries, St. Johns School District; Zach Frankenbach, Assistant Fund Manager, Teamsters 727; Bobby Laino, Fund Manager, Teamsters 727; Kelly Oliver, Benefits Manager, Dot; Dr. Meaghann Bernardy, VP & National Medical Director (East), Marathon Health

Overview: Learn from your peers as they share how they used common-sense strategies from Marathon’s engagement edge to tackle challenges, encourage positive behaviors, and drive patient engagement.

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5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Networking & Hospitality (optional)

Structured, small group discussions. Groups will be matched based on preferences outlined during registration (e.g., industry, job roles, company size, services used, etc.)

 

6:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Game Night @ Eagles Edge

30 state-of-the-art hitting bays featuring Toptracer technology. You can compete against friends, play virtual courses, see your shot trace, and receive instant stats. Golf not your thing? Don’t worry; we’ll have other games to try and a full dinner and drinks to enjoy!

Tuesday, March 11

 

6:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Morning Activity (optional)

 

7:00 AM - 8:30 AM
Breakfast/Expo

 

8:45 AM - 9:45 AM
Sparking Excellence: Our Care Model

Moderator: Dr. Nirav Vakharia, Chief Health Officer, Marathon Health
Presenters: Tracy Ziebell, Client Success Manager, Marathon Health; Amanda Gebert, Senior Employee Benefits Analyst, Sargento

Overview: We will explore the crucial intersection of leadership vision and innovative care practices and how to foster an environment that encourages and supports groundbreaking approaches to care.

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9:45 AM - 10:00 AM
Break/Expo

 

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Sparking Mindfulness: A Keynote with Dan Harris

Dan Harris is a fidgety, skeptical journalist who had a panic attack on live national television, which led him towards an investigative interest in mindful ambition and wellness. Sharing poignant examples from his own life, Harris lays out the (often winding) road to personal resilience.

 

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Sparking Value: Bending the Cost Curve

Moderator: Brian Uhrinek, Group Vice President (West), Marathon Health
Presenters: Monica Combs, Corporate Services Manager, Toyota Industries North America; Julia May, Manager, Employee Wellness Programs & Communications, Wayne-Sanderson Farms; Evelyn Carver, Manager, Health & Welfare Plans, Wayne-Sanderson Farms

Overview: As healthcare costs continue to rise, ways to mitigate unexpected spending are top of mind for everyone. Gain valuable insights into how you can better optimize advanced primary care for more cost savings.

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12:00 PM - 1:15 PM
Lunch/Expo

 

1:15 PM - 2:15 PM
Breakout Sessions: Services and Trending Topics in Healthcare

• Navigating Specialty Care -  Primary Care Can Help You Control Downstream Spend
• Mental Health - Building a Strong Foundation with Mental Healthcare
• Weight Management - Covering GLP-1s for Weight Loss
• Physical Therapy & Occupational Health - Igniting a New Era in Workplace Health
• Virtual Care - Unlocking the Potential of Virtual Care
• Women's Health - Optimizing Your Benefit Design
  
  

2:15 PM - 2:30 PM
Break/Expo

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Breakout Sessions: Services and Trending Topics in Healthcare

• Navigating Specialty Care -  Primary Care Can Help You Control Downstream Spend
• Mental Health - Building a Strong Foundation with Mental Healthcare
• Weight Management - Covering GLP-1s for Weight Loss
• Physical Therapy & Occupational Health - Igniting a New Era in Workplace Health
• Virtual Care - Unlocking the Potential of Virtual Care
• Women's Health - Optimizing Your Benefit Design
  
  

3:30 PM - 3:45 PM
Break/Expo

 

3:45 PM - 5:00 PM
Sparking Conversation: Marathon Health Leadership Panel

Moderator: Chad Ashcraft, Chief Growth Officer, Marathon Health
Panelists: Marathon Health Executive Leadership Team

Overview: We’ve grown significantly since our last Engage Client Conference in 2023. Join our executive team for an extended Q&A to learn about Marathon Health's current landscape and ask them any questions you might have about the future of our combined organization.

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5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Networking & Hospitality (optional)

Structured, small group discussions. Groups will be matched based on preferences outlined during registration (e.g., industry, job roles, company size, services used, etc.)

 

6:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Reception

 

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Dinner & Sparking Celebration: Illuminating Outcomes

It's time to celebrate! We’ll honor clients and teammates who have gone above and beyond in their care.

 

9:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Afterglow

Unwind and let loose at Afterglow! Join us for music and dancing, signature cocktails, and more as we celebrate being together, learning from each other, and having fun while we do it.

Wednesday, March 12

 

7:30 AM - 8:45 AM
Breakfast

 

8:45 AM - 9:45 AM
Industry-Focused Breakout Sessions

• Education - How to Drive the Outcomes Education Systems Need
• Manufacturing - Reaching and Engaging Hard-to-Reach Populations
• Professional Services - Fostering Meaningful Engagement Through Access and Service Mix
• Public Sector - The Pros and Cons of Occupational Health and Primary Care Integration
• Labor - Member and Fund Transformations Through Integrated Services
• Broker - Partnering Together for Client Success
  
  

9:45 AM - 10:00 AM
Break

 

10:00 AM - 10:15 AM
Sparking Goodwill: Introducing the HEARTH Project

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10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
Sparking Meaning: The Power of People-Centered Culture

Moderator: Cole Williams, Vice President, Employer Health Strategy, Marathon Health
Presenters: Allison Velez, Chief People & Social Responsibility Officer, Marathon Health; Victoria St. Arnold, Benefits and Wellness Director, SMECO; Angela Hyde, Assistant Vice President, Brotherhood Mutual

Overview: Culture is key to unlocking the full potential of your team. This session will explore the power of investing in your people outside of the health center.

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11:15 AM - 12:15 PM
Sparking Compassion: Meeting Members Where They Are

Moderator: Valerie Leyder, SVP West Operating Group, Marathon Health
Presenters: Dr. Natasha Parekh, Vice President, National Medical Director, Marathon Health; Angel Meadows, Wellbeing and Clinic Program Director, Tyson; Walter Debock, Plant Manager, Tyson; Nan Mann, Benefits Wellness Plan Administrator, City of Charlotte; Brianne Hughes, Wellness Specialist, City of Charlotte

Overview: Dive deep into the critical role of Social Determinants of Health (SDoH) in patient outcomes and healthcare delivery.

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12:15 PM - 12:30 PM
Closing Message from Mike Michetti, COO of Marathon Health

 

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Lunch/Expo/Departures