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Case Study

Ohio network health centers: Better outcomes at lower cost

See how Ohio employers and Taft-Hartley plans are achieving ROI through advanced primary care—improving outcomes, reducing costs, and seeing savings.
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Access and affordability are defining healthcare challenges across Ohio. Premium increases continue to outpace wage growth, while more spending rarely moves the needle on chronic illness or preventable ER visits. For Ohio plan sponsors, the question isn't whether to act—it's how to deliver lasting value. Advanced primary care is the answer.

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THE OHIO NETWORK

Strengthening the health of the Ohio workforce

The healthcare reality facing Ohio employers

Ohio's workforce spans urban and rural communities, and the majority of counties are considered health professional shortage areas. Too many Buckeyes wait for care or turn to costly settings, driving up costs for employers.

A network built for today's challenges

With 15 health centers and 40+ employer clients statewide, the Marathon Health Ohio network delivers convenient, equitable advanced primary care—proven results without capital investment, and access grows over time.

THE OHIO CHALLENGE

Rising costs, limited access, and persistent health gaps

Ohio employers and labor organizations face a persistent challenge: costs rise each year, yet additional spending rarely produces healthier populations. When employees delay care due to cost or lack of access, plan sponsors are left managing reactive spending.

  • 37.1% of Ohio adults live with hypertension

  • Ohio ER utilization is 27% higher than the national average

  • More than two in three adults delayed or skipped care due to cost

Unmanaged chronic conditions, preventable hospitalizations, and avoidable referrals erode benefits budgets without improving workforce health. The path forward requires a different approach.

THE MARATHON HEALTH APPROACH

Advanced primary care delivered through a network built for Ohio

A turnkey network with no build-out costs or burden

Marathon's Ohio network gives employers access to 15 health centers with no build-out costs. New partners go live in 90 days, with fees aligned to engagement.

Convenient, comprehensive care close to home

Health centers are conveniently located where employees and members live and work. Same- or next-day appointments and low out-of-pocket costs remove barriers to care.

A scalable model that grows with the network

As more organizations join, access expands for all existing partners at no added cost. Employers outside Ohio can extend benefits through Marathon's nearly 100 national locations.

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  • The implementation was straightforward, and there wasn't a great deal of work because the health centers were already there. All we had to do was sign up.

    Manager of Compensation and Benefits
    Franklin International
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See how employers are lowering costs in Ohio

More than 40 Ohio employers and Taft-Hartley plans have partnered with Marathon Health to improve workforce health and reduce costs. Download the full case study to see the data—including ROI timelines, engagement rates, and real outcomes from Ohio network partners.
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