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Cost, complexity and consumer expectations in Cincinnati

At a recent gathering hosted by Marathon Health at TQL Stadium, Cincinnati-area employers and healthcare leaders came together to explore the growing pressures reshaping workforce health—from rising costs and chronic disease to changing employee expectations around access and convenience.

The conversation examined how fragmented care, increasing complexity, and consumer-driven demands are challenging traditional benefits strategies and impacting not only healthcare spend, but workforce performance, engagement, and overall well-being. Panelists discussed the importance of creating more connected, accessible care experiences that better align with how employees navigate the healthcare system today.

Bringing together perspectives from across business and healthcare, the discussion reinforced a shared takeaway: improving workforce health will require more than incremental change. It will take a more integrated, person-centered approach to care that supports better outcomes for both employees and employers.