Innovative primary care driving outcomes and cost savings in Missouri

Missouri employers are navigating rising healthcare costs, growing rates of chronic disease, and limited access to timely primary care. Traditional healthcare models often create barriers for employees seeking preventive care and chronic condition support — leading to higher downstream costs and poorer health outcomes.

This case study explores how organizations across Missouri are addressing these challenges through Marathon Health’s advanced primary care network. By delivering convenient, relationship-based care through strategically located community health centers, employers are improving engagement, expanding access, and achieving measurable cost savings without the complexity and upfront investment of traditional onsite clinics.

• Improve access to same- and next-day primary care
• Reduce barriers to preventive and chronic condition care
• Deliver measurable healthcare savings and long-term ROI
• Expand access for employees, spouses, and dependents
• Avoid the capital investment and operational burden of onsite clinics
• Support workforce health with integrated, relationship-based care
• Scale access through a growing nationwide network footprint