By OPEN MINDS Circle
Marathon Health, which provides direct primary care for employers, acquired Cerner Workforce Health Solutions (WHS) a group of dedicated onsite and near-site health clinics. The acquisition will expand Marathon’s footprint, accelerating the reach of its unique population health model to more employers, locations, and members. The transaction closed on August 1, 2023. Financial terms were not disclosed.
The acquisition will add approximately 300 ambassadors, 21 clients, 35 health centers and 300,000 members to the Marathon Health organization. It will expand Marathon’s footprint in 15 states, including a significant expansion in Chicago, Illinois; Kansas City, Kansas; and St. Louis, Missouri. Cerner WHS has developed innovative capabilities in areas such as Occupational Health and Onsite Pharmacy, which Marathon will seek to build upon as it continues to broaden its service offering.
Cerner WHS clients will not experience any disruption to their service. All care teams have been retained, and no changes to teams or service are expected for Marathon Health clients, ambassadors or members, as a result of the acquisition.
Marathon Health simplifies healthcare for employers by combining independent primary care with value-driven population health management to deliver healthier members and meaningful savings. Founded in 2005, Marathon has 280+ health centers in 43 states, more than 1.2 million members, 900+ world-class providers and clinicians, and a 97% client retention rate.
Contact information: Marathon Health, Indianapolis Field Support Office, 10 West Market Street, Suite 2900, Indianapolis, IN 46204; Website: https://www.marathon-health.com/contact/