2026 Blog

Integrating Mental and Physical Health Care in Colorado

Marathon Health — Fri, 24 Jul 2026 04:00:00 GMT

In Colorado, a state where more than 30% of residents report experiencing mental health challenges, leaders across healthcare, education, government, and advocacy are grappling with a shared question: how can they better support the mental health of Coloradans?

Improving Workplace Health Equity with Better Care Access

Marathon Health — Wed, 15 Jul 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Health equity begins with access to care. When people can’t easily see a clinician, they don’t have the opportunity to achieve their highest level of health.

Access to Mental Health in the Workplace: Barriers to Care

Marathon Health — Thu, 14 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT

For anyone experiencing a mental health crisis, relief can't come soon enough. Yet for far too many workers, even those with employer-sponsored health coverage, that relief can feel out of reach. 

The problem affects a large part of the American workforce. But due to barriers standing in the way of mental health access in the workplace, many employees suffer in silence. 

Dr. Ray Dorsey on Parkinson’s Disease and Brain Health

Marathon Health — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT

April is National Parkinson's Awareness Month—a timely reminder that neurological disorders, conditions affecting the brain, spinal cord, and nerves, impact one in two Americans and represent one of the greatest threats to global public health. Among these disorders, Parkinson's disease stands out for its scale and trajectory: nearly 90,000 Americans are diagnosed annually, and the number of people living with the disease globally has doubled over the past 25 years. 

Integrated Mental Health: A Strategy for Employers

Erin Thase — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Statistics show about one in four U.S. adults suffer from a diagnosed mental disorder. Many others go undiagnosed and struggle quietly on a daily basis.  

That reality doesn’t disappear when people clock in. Business Group on Health data shows 73% of employers are seeing an increase in employees seeking services to treat mental health and substance use disorders, making mental healthcare a top cost-driver on employer health plans. 

The State of Primary Care in 2026 | Marathon Health

Marathon Health — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Most people avoid healthcare not because they lack concern for their health. They avoid it because the system feels expensive, frustrating, and hard to navigate.

Hybrid vs. Virtual MSK: What Employers Need to Know

Jonathan Strychasz — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT

America's workforce is in pain, and that pain is costing employers far more than they realize. Musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions affect over 40% of the U.S. workforce, driving an estimated $380 billion in annual healthcare costs and representing the leading cause of workplace disability. 

Improve Manufacturing Employee Productivity Through Wellness

cole.williams@marathon.health (Cole Williams) — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Manufacturing organizations are increasingly recognizing that prevention and wellness are not peripheral benefits, but core drivers of manufacturing employee productivity, safety, and reliability. Articles focused on workforce health, wellness programs, and occupational guidance consistently show that proactive prevention strategies reduce injuries, improve attendance, and sustain performance in physically demanding environments.

Dr. Natasha Parekh on Women’s Health and Value-Based Care

Marathon Health — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT

As senior vice president of clinical services at Marathon Health, Dr. Natasha Parekh brings a systems-level lens to primary care, grounded in the belief that when our patients receive comprehensive, whole-person support, outcomes improve for everyone.

ENGAGE 2026 Recap: Bold Action in Healthcare

Marathon Health — Fri, 27 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Healthcare transforms when passionate leaders come together to share ideas, challenge the status quo, and focus on the human beings at the center of it all. ENGAGE 2026 deepened our connections, reinforced our strategic direction, and celebrated the life-changing impact our partners and teams deliver every day.