Guide

How to choose your advanced primary care access model

See which access model, from building a dedicated onsite health center to joining a nationwide network, is the right fit for your organization.
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Many employers and labor organizations recognize the value of advanced primary care (APC) to improve health outcomes and reduce costs. But adopting APC works best when organizations choose the right access model for them and their people. This guide helps leaders learn about the different care delivery models offered and the questions they should ask to determine the best fit.

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HOW TO CHOOSE

It all starts with level of ownership

Finding your access model is a nuanced process for each organization, with multiple factors to consider. Many organizations start with level of ownership: Should you build something of your own or access something that already exists?
Dedicated sites mean the health center is yours

When you build a health center, Marathon works with you to tailor everything to your workforce, your environment, and how your organization operates.

Network sites are already up and running

When you join Marathon's nationwide network of 100+ health centers, you can implement APC in less than 90 days—without a large upfront investment.

THE CHALLENGE

Weighing all the factors that shape the right fit

Determining the right level of ownership and the right access model for your organization depends on several factors. Most organizations don’t land cleanly on one answer. Instead, they’re balancing tradeoffs. Here are some examples of the criteria to think about:

  • Location: Is your workforce centralized or distributed?

  • Control: How much customization do you want?

  • Speed to deploy: How quickly do you need to launch?

Your ultimate decision comes down to the unique realities of your organization and your people. Marathon is here to help you pressure-test your assumptions and figure out an approach that holds up in practice.

THE PATH FORWARD

Marathon Health can help you decide on and deliver the right access model

Dedicated health centers designed for longevity

If you want full control over the care experience with a dedicated onsite or nearsite health center, Marathon brings the strategic and operational rigor to make it work over time—not just at launch.

One of the most extensive networks in the industry

If you need coverage across multiple locations and geographies, Marathon’s nationwide network of 100+ health centers is there to help you make care accessible and affordable for employees and their families.

Hybrid access models expertly tailored for you

If different parts of your workforce have needs that one access model can’t fulfill alone, Marathon works with you to tailor a hybrid approach that ensures every employee is cared for and supported.

  • I think a lot of people, especially the tenured employees, don’t even think of Marathon Health as a separate entity. It’s a part of who we are and what we do.

    CARRIE KONCAR
    Senior Wellness Specialist, People and Operations, CHG Healthcare
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