OurHealth Response to COVID-19

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OurHealth is reacting to COVID-19 in real-time to be a steward of the public health response and to provide ongoing support to our clients and patients. We believe the number of documented COVID-19 cases is substantially underreported, and we expect large regional variation in the impact so our response will be dynamic.

 

**Last Updated March 17 at 5pm**

 

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OurHealth FAQ:

Is OurHealth testing for COVID-19?

No. There are limited test kits available and the State Health Department determines which sites will receive testing supplies. OurHealth stands at the ready to become a testing site, but at this time we have not been asked by the local health department to do so.

 

Is OurHealth cancelling non-essential clinic visits?

Our top priority is to limit in-person clinic visits to only those that critically require them, so as not to unnecessarily expose any patient or clinic staff member to COVID-19. We currently define critical visits as those patients who are experiencing non-COVID related respiratory issues, belly pain or an orthopedic injury. All other appointments will be offered a virtual visit and/or be rescheduled for June 1 or later.

 

Has OurHealth closed a clinic in response to COVID-19?

No. All OurHealth clinics remain open and our bias is to keep them open. In the event that an onsite clinic should be closed due to an employer closure, we will offer virtual care to the impacted employees and deploy those clinical resources to other parts of our network.

 

Is OurHealth treating suspected COVID-19 cases in their clinics?

No. We encourage every patient who believes they may have COVID-19 symptoms to call us before coming into our clinic. If the phone triage turns up a suspected case, we will contact the local health department for advice on next steps. If a patient does show up in our clinic with symptoms, the clinic staff and patient would be outfitted in protective gear (N95 masks, gowns, gloves and face shields) and the patient would be immediately moved to a closed off area for evaluation. If the evaluation suggest a potential COVID-19 case, the clinic staff would contact the local health department for advice on where to send the patient.

 

How is OurHealth supporting clients during this time?

Our response is dynamic, but here’s what we’e doing right now:

  • Weekly webinars for our clients and benefit consultant partners to update them on our response protocols and answer their questions
  • Weekly emails with updated FAQs and advice for employers as they navigate this situation with their employees
  • Weekly patient emails with reminders for how we can support them, including virtual visits and wellness tips to navigate the stress and uncertainty
  • Partnering with clients to author or update their pandemic response plans and to serve as a resource for those strategy sessions
  • OurHealth has instituted COVID-19 surveillance for every clinic, which leverages our EMR and case management system to quantify the suspected cases. This information is reviewed on an hourly basis and we can re-deploy staff or protective gear accordingly to ensure adequate coverage.

 

What is OurHealth doing as an employer to limit the spread of COVID-19?

As of Monday, March 16, all corporate employees transitioned to work from home (WFH), including a fully virtualized call center. All non-essential business travel has been halted for at least four weeks. All corporate events have been cancelled. We currently operate in six states and are actively monitoring local guidance to maintain our compliance as the landscape changes.

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Marathon Health and OurHealth Announce Strategic Combination

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Combination to create strengthened primary care platform and accelerate development of enhanced population health capabilities to better serve patients, their families, and their employers

Winooski, VT and Indianapolis, IN – January 15, 2020 – Marathon Health and OurHealth, each a leading provider of onsite and nearsite health centers for employers, today announced a strategic combination of the two companies that brings together patient-focused primary care capabilities to serve employees and their families across the United States. The combined company will leverage the proven onsite and nearsite health center strategies of Marathon Health and OurHealth, including OurHealth’s MyClinics, a network of clinics available in several markets today, to serve employer populations of all sizes. General Atlantic, a leading global growth equity firm and existing investor in Marathon Health, will be the majority shareholder of the combined organization.

The combined company will be led by the existing senior leadership of both Marathon Health and OurHealth, including Jerry Ford, CEO of Marathon Health, who will serve as CEO of the combined organization. Ben Evans, Co-Founder and CEO of OurHealth, will assume the role of Founder & Chief Strategy Officer, while Jeff Wells, MD, Co-Founder and President of OurHealth, will serve as President.  Mr. Evans and Dr. Wells will be significant individual shareholders in the combined company and both will join the Board of Directors alongside Mr. Ford.

Marathon Health + OurHealth

Mr. Ford said, “The combination of Marathon Health and OurHealth is a landmark moment in the lifespan of both companies. Marathon and OurHeath share a strong vision for the future of healthcare, and the strategic merger of our companies will enable us to provide better care to more people across the country, improving outcomes for patients and employers alike. I look forward to working with Ben and Jeff to strengthen our combined capabilities and continue to change the face of employer-sponsored, value-based care.”

With increased scale, the combined company plans to accelerate investment in building stronger and broader technology-enabled clinical and population health capabilities that will ultimately deliver better care and a better patient experience, while driving cost out of the system for patients and employers.

“Marathon Health and OurHealth are a natural fit with one another,” continued Mr. Evans. “As we integrate our operations, we intend to leverage best practices from both organizations to not only improve access to high-quality primary care for our existing clients, but also to accelerate our MyClinic expansion into new geographies. We’re excited by the opportunity that lies ahead.”

Robbert Vorhoff, Managing Director and Global Head of Healthcare at General Atlantic, added, “We continue to believe that the onsite and nearsite primary care strategy deployed by Marathon and OurHealth is a necessary element to achieving the ‘Triple Aim’ of healthcare for the employer population – a superior patient experience, higher-quality outcomes, and lower costs. We are proud to be in partnership with this newly-combined organization, led by a talented leadership team dedicated to exceeding client and patient expectations.”

General Atlantic initially invested in Marathon Health in October 2019. Additional terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

 

About Marathon Health

Marathon Health offers a proven solution for helping employers and unions reduce the total cost of healthcare. The Marathon Health approach integrates the best practices of onsite primary care, health assessment with risk identification, coaching and advocacy, and disease management for high cost chronic conditions. Founded by Richard E. Tarrant in 2005, Marathon Health supports its care model with digital medical content, interactive diet and fitness tools, a personal health record, and a proprietary electronic medical record to manage care. For more information, please visit www.marathon-health.com.

 

About OurHealth

Founded in 2009, OurHealth provides employer-sponsored healthcare to organizations of all sizes via its onsite and nearsite primary care clinics. OurHealth offers a comprehensive healthcare approach to its clients and their employees, which includes primary care services, wellness services, onsite laboratory and medication dispensing services, and referral guidance. OurHealth operates clinics in Indiana, Illinois, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Tennessee. To learn more about OurHealth, visit www.ourhealth.org.

 

About General Atlantic

General Atlantic is a leading global growth equity firm providing capital and strategic support for growth companies. Established in 1980, General Atlantic combines a collaborative global approach, sector specific expertise, a long-term investment horizon and a deep understanding of growth drivers to partner with great entrepreneurs and management teams to build exceptional businesses worldwide. General Atlantic has more than 150 investment professionals based in New York, Amsterdam, Beijing, Greenwich, Hong Kong, Jakarta, London, Mexico City, Mumbai, Munich, Palo Alto, São Paulo, Shanghai, and Singapore. For more information on General Atlantic, please visit the website: www.generalatlantic.com.

 

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OurHealth

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General Atlantic

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Air Transport Services Group Partners With OurHealth, Reopens Its Onsite Primary Care Clinic For Employees

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The aircraft leasing and transportation services provider is the latest company to offer onsite and near-site primary care services to employees

CINCINNATI (January 2, 2020) – Through a partnership with Indianapolis-based OurHealth, Air Transport Services Group (ATSG) has reopened an onsite primary care clinic at their Wilmington Air Park facility. Nearly 1,000 employees and their family members will have access to the renovated health center as well as four other locations throughout the Greater Cincinnati area.

Named OurHealth @ Wilmington Air Park, the onsite clinic begins operations today and will provide comprehensive primary and immediate care medical services to covered ATSG employees and their families.

“We’re thrilled to be bringing this important benefit back,” said Joe Hete, Chief Executive Officer at ATSG. “We’ve experienced first-hand the impact that accessible, convenient and high-quality care has on people’s wellbeing and overall quality of life. We believe that taking care of our employees is the right thing to do and lowers their out of pocket healthcare cost—so it’s a win-win all around.”

OurHealth @ Wilmington Air Park

Joe Hete, ATSG Chief Executive Officer cuts the ribbon to signify the grand opening of OurHealth @ Wilmington Air Park, an onsite primary care clinic for covered ATSG employees and their families.

OurHealth entered the Cincinnati market in early 2019 with the launch of its industry-leading system of near-site primary care clinics, called the MyClinic network, which includes locations in Springdale, Kings Mills, Green Township and at Fourth and Main Streets in downtown Cincinnati. In addition to their onsite clinic at Wilmington Air Park, covered ATSG employees and their families will have access to all four Cincinnati MyClinic locations.

ATSG is the latest addition to OurHealth’s growing presence in Southwest Ohio. Last month OurHealth announced a partnership with Delhi Township, Ohio. Other Cincinnati area clients include First Financial Bank, Rumpke and Hamilton County, Ohio.

“We’re excited to be partnering with ATSG to provide care for their employees and their families,” said Ben Evans, OurHealth Chief Executive Officer and Co-founder. “We’re confident they’ll love the experience, and we can’t wait to build relationships that will have a lasting impact on their health, and of course their bottom line.”

Employers are attracted to OurHealth’s model for three key reasons — improved access to care for their employees and their dependents, independence from any hospital system or network allowing for unbiased referrals and robust reporting capabilities that allow business owners to easily understand their return on investment.

OurHealth clients enjoy an average savings of 17 percent on health plan costs through better management of chronic conditions, ER avoidance and reduced lab and drug costs. The company is on a mission to save employers $1 billion in healthcare costs, and to date has saved its clients more than $180 million. In 2019 alone OurHealth produced a total of $39 million in employer savings.

The company takes a patient-focused approach to care, including waiting room times of less than five minutes, appointments that average 20 to 40 minutes and a patient satisfaction score of 98 percent. OurHealth clients include a wide range of employers of all sizes and industries, including Anthem, Harris Teeter, CNO Financial Group and the Indianapolis Airport Authority.

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About OurHealth
Founded in 2009, OurHealth provides employer-sponsored healthcare to organizations of all sizes via its onsite and near-site primary care clinics. OurHealth offers a comprehensive healthcare approach to its clients and their employees, which includes primary care services, wellness services, onsite laboratory and medication dispensing services and referral guidance. OurHealth operates clinics in Indiana, Illinois, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Tennessee. To learn more about OurHealth, visit www.ourhealth.org.

 

About Air Transport Services Group, Inc.
ATSG is a leading provider of aircraft leasing and air cargo transportation and related services to domestic and foreign air carriers and other companies that outsource their air cargo lift requirements. ATSG, through its leasing and airline subsidiaries, is the world’s largest owner and operator of converted Boeing 767 freighter aircraft. Through its principal subsidiaries, including three airlines with separate and distinct U.S. FAA Part 121 Air Carrier certificates, ATSG provides aircraft leasing, air cargo lift, passenger ACMI and charter services, aircraft maintenance services and airport ground services. ATSG’s subsidiaries include Cargo Aircraft Management, Inc.; Airborne Global Solutions, Inc.; ABX Air, Inc.; Air Transport International, Inc.; Omni Air International, LLC; Airborne Maintenance and Engineering Services, Inc., including its subsidiary, Pemco World Air Services, Inc.; and LGSTX Services, Inc.

OurHealth Opens New Location at Green Township, Adds Delhi Township to Its Growing Roster of Clients

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Near-site primary care clinics provide convenient, affordable healthcare to members via their employer-sponsored health plans

CINCINNATI (December 11, 2019) – OurHealth, the industry-leading near-site healthcare clinic network for employers, today announces the opening of its fourth Cincinnati location in Green Township as well as a new partnership with Delhi Township, Ohio.

The healthcare provider will offer a full suite of primary care services for Delhi Township’s nearly 100 plan-eligible employees and their covered spouses and dependents, including wellness screens, physicals, sick care and health coaching.

OurHealth entered the Cincinnati market in early 2019 with the launch of its Cincinnati MyClinic network, which includes locations at Springdale Town Center, The Shoppes at Kings Mills, and downtown Cincinnati at Fourth and Main Streets. The fourth location – MyClinic @ Green Township – is now open on the westside of Cincinnati.

OurHealth MyClinic @ Green Township

In addition to its expanding network of clinic locations, OurHealth is growing its roster of Cincinnati-based clients with the addition of Delhi Township. OurHealth already has several established partnerships with local employers, including First Financial Bank, Rumpke and Hamilton County, Ohio.

“The MyClinic model made the most sense for our employees. Now with a west side location to complement their multiple clinic locations around Cincinnati, our people have the option to choose what’s most convenient for them,” said Melanie K. Hermes, Delhi Township HR Director.  “We believe that removing the barriers to healthcare will truly create healthier outcomes.”

The MyClinic network significantly lowers the barrier to entry by allowing employers to gain immediate access to a network of primary care clinics that are conveniently located within a 10-minute drive of the employee’s home or office.

Employers are attracted to OurHealth’s model for three key reasons — improved access to care for their employees and their dependents, independence from any hospital system or network allowing for unbiased, cost-effective referrals and robust reporting capabilities so business owners can easily understand their return on investment.

OurHealth clients enjoy an average savings of 17 percent on health plan costs through better management of chronic conditions, ER avoidance and reduced lab and drug costs.

“We’re excited to welcome Delhi Township to the Cincinnati MyClinic network,” said Ben Evans, OurHealth CEO and Co-founder. “We’re confident they’ll love the experience, and we can’t wait to make an immediate impact on their employees’ health, and of course their bottom line.”

OurHealth is on a mission to save employers $1 billion in healthcare costs, and to date has saved its clients more than $180 million. The company takes a patient-focused approach to care, including same and next-day appointments, waiting room times of less than five minutes, appointments that average 20 to 40 minutes and a patient satisfaction score of 98 percent.

In 2018, OurHealth patients lost a combined 40,000 pounds and 32,000 points of LDL (“bad”) cholesterol. OurHealth clients include a wide range of employers of all sizes and industries, including Anthem, Harris Teeter, CNO Financial Group and the Indianapolis Airport Authority.

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About OurHealth

Founded in 2009, OurHealth provides employer-sponsored healthcare to organizations of all sizes via its onsite and near-site primary care clinics. OurHealth offers a comprehensive healthcare approach to its clients and their employees, which includes primary care services, wellness services, onsite laboratory and medication dispensing services and referral guidance. OurHealth operates clinics in Indiana, Illinois, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Tennessee. To learn more about OurHealth, visit www.ourhealth.org.

OurHealth Patient Success: Michael’s Story

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Michael Griswold of Charlotte struggled with obesity for most of his adult life. Years of unhealthy eating and a lack of regular exercise took its toll and Michael eventually reached upwards of 300 pounds. He knew his lifestyle put him at risk for diabetes, but he rarely sought medical care unless he was sick.

Michael could access OurHealth’s Charlotte MyClinic network as an employee benefit through his job with Mecklenburg County in North Carolina. The County incentivizes employees who complete an annual biometric screening, so he scheduled an appointment. The results ultimately confirmed his fear—Michael had Type 2 diabetes.

His hemoglobin A1c measured 7.6 percent. A hemoglobin A1c test correlates to a patient’s blood sugar over the previous 90 days. A reading above 6.5 percent indicates diabetes, according to the American Diabetes Association.

“There was initial shock,” Michael says. “It was a realization that, ‘Okay, so it’s real now and I have to put together a plan to address it.’”

Michael was prescribed diabetes medication to help control his blood sugar and during a follow-up appointment, OurHealth physician Dr. Lloyd Bridges suggested he try health coaching. That’s where he first met Nate Littlefield, a health coach at OurHealth.

“From the outset, I wanted to set some phase goals that were realistic and attainable,” he says. “The first one was, ‘Let’s get to 10 pounds,’ and then that happened really quick. It just melted off.”

Nate helped Michael establish a regular workout routine, coached him on healthy meal planning and taught him how to count calories using an app on his phone. Michael was determined to get his health back on track and took Nate’s advice to heart.

“Nate has been really great,” Michael says. “He was willing to listen to what had happened or the challenges or successes that I’d run into since we last talked and then offer some strategic feedback on how to either overcome those challenges or offer that pat on the back for the successes.”

Michael says his regular meetings with Nate helped him stay accountable to his goals. Since starting health coaching, Michael has lost over 70 pounds, he’s shed 10 inches off his waist, his A1c has returned to a normal level and he no longer takes diabetes medication. He essentially reversed his diabetes through healthy lifestyle changes.

Michael is fully committed to his new lifestyle and has even signed up for a couple of 5k races in the near future. He credits his success to his own determination to make healthy changes, and the personalized, one-on-one support he received from Nate.

OurHealth relocates headquarters to downtown Indianapolis amidst rapid business growth

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Employer-sponsored clinic provider moves its headquarters operations to Indianapolis’ Market Tower building 

INDIANAPOLIS – Building on more than a decade of operations in Marion County, OurHealth today announces the relocation of its corporate headquarters from the city’s northside to Market Tower in the heart of downtown Indianapolis’ business district. The company is hiring for dozens of open positions, including finance, member relations, IT and engineering roles at its headquarters. 

Founded in 2009, OurHealth’s system of industry-leading near-site clinics, called the MyClinic network, significantly lowers the barrier to entry by allowing employers to gain immediate access to a network of primary care clinics. The company operates primary care clinics in six states, including Indiana where it has been headquartered since its inception. OurHealth was formerly headquartered in OneAmerica Tower in downtown Indianapolis but it has been on the city’s northside since 2017.  

“We’re thrilled to be back in the heart of the city’s business district,” said CEO, Ben Evans. “Downtown Indy is flourishing more than ever, which is a perfect match for OurHealth’s thriving culture. We’re excited about our growing business and this move represents an opportunity to attract top talent whose energy and passion for improving patient lives and saving employers money matches ours.”  

OurHealth, the nation’s largest near-site healthcare clinic network, has recently undergone rapid growth, highlighted by its expansion into Cincinnati, Ohio, earlier this year.  

In addition to expanding its clinic footprint, OurHealth has grown its client roster across all markets. Harris Teeter, a supermarket chain in Charlotte, North Carolina, and Hamilton County, Ohio, in Cincinnati both recently joined OurHealth’s networks. Other clients include the City of Indianapolis and Marion County, City of Charlotte, Anthem, First Financial Bank and the Indianapolis Airport Authority.  

OurHealth is on a mission to save employers $1 billion in healthcare costs, and to date has saved its clients more than $160 million. The company takes a patient-focused approach to care, including waiting times of less than five minutes, appointments that average 20 – 40 minutes and a patient satisfaction score of 98 percent.  

 In 2018, OurHealth patients lost a combined 40,000 pounds and 32,000 points of LDL (“bad”) cholesterol. OurHealth clients enjoy an average savings of 17 percent on health plan costs through better management of chronic conditions, ER avoidance and reduced lab and drug costs.  

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 About OurHealth  

OurHealth provides employer-sponsored healthcare to organizations of all sizes via its onsite and near-site primary care clinics. OurHealth offers a comprehensive healthcare approach to its clients and their employees, which includes primary care services, wellness services, onsite laboratory and medication dispensing services and referral guidance. OurHealth operates clinics in Indiana, Illinois, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Tennessee. To learn more about OurHealth, visit www.ourhealth.org.  

OurHealth Patient Success: Lisa’s Story

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Athletics have always been a big part of Lisa Herron’s life. She’s a former aerobics instructor, kickboxer and runner. In 2012 alone, Lisa completed six half-marathons.

But her genetics ultimately caught up with her. Over the last few years, Lisa underwent a foot surgery, followed by two cervical spine surgeries. She says it made it difficult to stay physically active.

In early 2019, Lisa started a job at OneAmerica Financial Partners in Indianapolis. She was due for her annual physical and could access OurClinic @ The Tower as a part of her employer benefits, so she scheduled a biometric screening. The results were a stark wake-up call.

“They didn’t come back favorably,” she says.

Lisa’s A1c measured 8 percent and her triglycerides measured over 500 mg/dl. An A1c reading above 6.5 percent indicates diabetes, while a triglyceride reading of 500 mg/dl falls in the “very high” range, according to the Mayo clinic.

Lisa had no idea she was at risk of diabetes. There’s a family history, but she says the thought never crossed her mind.

“It scared the daylights out of me,” she says. “But I wanted to live. In the past few months, I’ve lost four friends because of heart attacks and strokes, so it fueled me to be healthier.”

Lisa joined a diabetes support group and her benefits manager at OneAmerica encouraged her to try health coaching. That’s where she first met Debbie Richardson, a health coach with OurHealth.

Lisa was determined to change her lifestyle and get healthy. She began meeting regularly with Debbie and together they charted a healthy path forward that focused on lifestyle changes, not medication. She also joined a gym and started exercising several times per week.

Lisa says changing her diet was the hardest part.

“I love to cook, so I’ve had to reinvent the wheel of having healthier options,” she says. “Debbie’s guidance was that 90 percent of what goes on my plate needs to be vegetables with a clean protein.”

Lisa committed to eating only 1,600 calories per day and stuck with it. To help hold her accountable, Debbie helped her sync an app on her phone with her Fitbit so she could monitor her daily calorie intake.

Within three months of starting health coaching, Lisa’s A1c and triglycerides both dropped to a healthy measure (without the use of medication) and as an added bonus, she lost 30 pounds.

Lisa credits her success to the accountability and guidance she received from Debbie, and the support of her employer and the OurHealth clinic staff.

“She’s embraced the entire journey for me,” Lisa says. “The whole clinic and my employer more than wrapped themselves around me. It’s nice having the accessibility to have it done right here at our office building.”

Today, Lisa says she feels great and is full of energy. In May, she logged 100 miles on the treadmill. And her positive attitude has influenced friends and family to also make healthy lifestyle changes. Lisa’s mother recently lost 15 pounds while her boyfriend dropped 30 pounds.

“I’m trying to be a kick-ass 50-year-old,” she says, adding that she’s already signed up for the OneAmerica 500 Festival Mini-Marathon in 2020.

“This isn’t just a quick fix for me,” she says. “I have to own this destiny. That’s been my biggest takeaway from Debbie. This isn’t going to be three months and ‘Oh, look at what I did.’ Because of genetics and my age, this will be my lifestyle moving forward.”

Harris Teeter Selects OurHealth for Near-Site Clinic Solution

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Supermarket chain is latest employer to join the Charlotte MyClinic network

CHARLOTTE (May 21, 2019) – OurHealth, the nation’s leading provider of near-site primary care clinics for employers, today announced a partnership with supermarket chain Harris Teeter.

OurHealth will provide a full suite of primary care services, including wellness screens, physicals, acute care and health coaching for the company’s more than 2,500 Charlotte-area associates and their covered dependents. Based in Matthews, North Carolina, Harris Teeter operates over 230 grocery stores and 14 fuel centers across the South Atlantic states.

OurHealth entered the Charlotte market in January 2016 with its system of industry-leading near-site clinics, called the MyClinic network, and today has five convenient locations around the city: Uptown, Tower Place, Northlake, Wilkinson Boulevard and Albemarle Crossing. The partnership with Harris Teeter adds to OurHealth’s growing client roster, which includes the City of Charlotte, Mecklenburg County and Belk Department Stores.

The MyClinic network significantly lowers the barrier to entry by allowing employers to gain immediate access to a network of primary care clinics that are conveniently located within a 10-minute drive of the employee’s home or office. OurHealth’s MyClinic network includes seven clinics in Indianapolis and three in Cincinnati.

“Being an incredible place to work and shop starts with having associates who feel their best and provide world class service to our shoppers,” said Danna Robinson, communication manager for Harris Teeter. “Being healthy is a big part of that equation, and we’re thrilled to be able to offer our valued associates primary care through OurHealth.”

Employers are attracted to OurHealth’s model for three key reasons — improved access to care for their employees and their dependents, independence from any hospital system or network allowing for unbiased referrals and robust reporting capabilities that allow business owners to easily understand their return on investment.

“We’re excited to welcome Harris Teeter to our growing Charlotte MyClinic network,” said Ben Evans, OurHealth CEO and co-founder. “Savvy businesses are actively working to make an immediate impact on their health spending, and our model has proven an effective solution for our Charlotte partners.”

OurHealth is on a mission to save employers $1 billion in healthcare costs, and to date has saved its clients more than $160 million. The company takes a patient-focused approach to care, including waiting room times of less than five minutes, appointments that average 20 to 40 minutes and a patient satisfaction score of 98 percent.

In 2018, OurHealth patients lost a combined 40,000 pounds and 32,000 points of LDL (“bad”) cholesterol. OurHealth clients enjoy an average savings of 17 percent on health plan costs through better management of chronic conditions, ER avoidance and reduced lab and drug costs. OurHealth clients include a wide range of employers of all sizes and industries, including the City of Indianapolis, Anthem, First Financial Bank, CNO Financial Group and the Indianapolis Airport Authority.

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About OurHealth

Founded in 2009, OurHealth provides employer-sponsored healthcare to organizations of all sizes via its onsite and near-site primary care clinics. OurHealth offers a comprehensive healthcare approach to its clients and their employees, which includes primary care services, wellness services, onsite laboratory and medication dispensing services and referral guidance. OurHealth operates clinics in Indiana, Illinois, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Tennessee. To learn more about OurHealth, visit www.ourhealth.org.

OurHealth partners with Hamilton County and opens its newest Cincinnati MyClinic in popular downtown location

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Primary care clinics provide convenient, affordable healthcare via patients’ employer-sponsored health plans

CINCINNATI — OurHealth, the nation’s leading provider of near-site primary care clinics, today celebrated the grand opening of its third Cincinnati MyClinic network location at Fourth and Main streets.

OurHealth announced its planned expansion to the Cincinnati market in July 2018 and has since opened clinics at the Springdale Town Center and The Shoppes at Kings Mills. This month’s grand opening of its downtown location at Fourth and Main is the company’s third MyClinic in the greater Cincinnati metropolitan area. A fourth location is expected to open later this year in Green Township.

The opening of OurHealth’s MyClinic @ Fourth & Main coincides with its latest partnership with Hamilton County, Ohio. The company will offer comprehensive primary care and wellness services to the county’s 3,750 employees and their spouses and dependents. Other Cincinnati employers utilizing OurHealth’s services include First Financial Bank, Rumpke, ADVICS and Carestar.

“Providing convenient and affordable primary care when and where our employees need it will go a long way toward improving their overall wellness and quality of life,” said Jeff Aluotto, Hamilton County Administrator. “That, combined with the financial savings of having a healthier and more productive workforce creates a win-win-win scenario for the County, its employees and our taxpayers.”

OurHealth’s system of industry-leading near-site clinics, called the MyClinic network, significantly lowers the barrier to entry by allowing employers to gain immediate access to a network of primary care clinics that are conveniently located within a 10-minute drive of the employee’s home or office. The Cincinnati expansion adds to OurHealth’s growing MyClinic networks in Charlotte and Indianapolis.

“We’ve already seen tremendous engagement from our Cincinnati patients and employer partners in the first three months of operations, and we’re excited to see continued growth and a track record of success,” said co-founder and CEO, Ben Evans. “The momentum is proof that providing cost-effective and convenient care makes a real difference in the health and well-being of our customers’ workforce while also creating significant cost savings.”

Employers are attracted to OurHealth’s model for three key reasons — improved access to care for their employees and their dependents, independence from any hospital system or network allowing for unbiased referrals and robust reporting capabilities that allow business owners to easily understand their return on investment.

OurHealth is on a mission to save employers $1 billion in healthcare costs, and to date has saved its clients more than $160 million. The company takes a patient-focused approach to care, including waiting room times of less than five minutes, appointments that average 20 to 40 minutes and a patient satisfaction score of 98 percent.

In 2018, OurHealth patients lost a combined 40,000 pounds and 32,000 points of LDL (“bad”) cholesterol. OurHealth clients enjoy an average savings of 17 percent on health plan costs through better management of chronic conditions, ER avoidance and reduced lab and drug costs. OurHealth clients include a wide range of employers of all sizes and industries, including the City of Indianapolis, the City of Charlotte, Anthem, CNO Financial Group, and the Indianapolis Airport Authority.

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About OurHealth

OurHealth provides employer-sponsored healthcare to organizations of all sizes via its onsite and near-site primary care clinics. OurHealth offers a comprehensive healthcare approach to its clients and their employees, which includes primary care services, wellness services, onsite laboratory and medication dispensing services and referral guidance. OurHealth operates clinics in Indiana, Illinois, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Tennessee. To learn more about OurHealth, visit www.ourhealth.org.

OurHealth adds experienced market leader to accelerate growth in the Southeast

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John Leary brings 30 years of healthcare experience, passion for primary care

CHARLOTTE — OurHealth, the nation’s leading provider of near-site primary care clinics, today announces the hire of John Leary as Vice President for the Southeast Region.

Leary joins following an unprecedented year of growth for the healthcare company and is charged with adding to the momentum of establishing OurHealth as the No. 1 employer-sponsored clinic provider in the Carolinas. He brings more than 30 years of healthcare experience, including health systems and plan design, corporate health and wellness, digital wellness and disease management solutions.

“Charlotte is the tenth most expensive market in the U.S. for medical care, and employers here are paying far too much,” said Leary. “I strongly believe in the power of primary care and the impact it can have on an individual’s life when it is accessible and proactive in addressing preventable health issues. I’ve experienced many models for tackling this problem, and no one does it as effectively as OurHealth. I can’t wait to bring our solution to even more employers.”

OurHealth entered the Charlotte market with its industry-first MyClinic network in January 2016 and today has five convenient locations around the city, including Uptown, Tower Place, Northlake, Wilkinson Boulevard and Albemarle Crossing. The company’s client roster includes marquee employers like the City of Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, Belk Department Stores and Harris Teeter.

“Demand for OurHealth has never been stronger, and we’re excited to add someone of John’s caliber to our team in Charlotte,” said OurHealth Chief Revenue Officer Chad Ashcraft. “Local leadership and community investment are core to our company values and growth plans, and I’m confident John will be a great asset in Charlotte and future markets throughout the southeast.”

Employers are attracted to OurHealth’s model for three key reasons — improved access to care for their employees, independence from any hospital system or network allowing for unbiased referrals and robust reporting capabilities that allow business owners to easily understand their return on investment.

OurHealth is on a mission to save employers $1 billion in healthcare costs, and to date has saved its clients more than $160 million. The company takes a patient-focused approach to care, including waiting room times of less than five minutes, appointments that average 20 to 40 minutes and a patient satisfaction score of 98 percent.

In 2018, OurHealth patients lost a combined 40,000 pounds and 32,000 points of LDL (“bad”) cholesterol. OurHealth clients enjoy an average savings of 17 percent on health plan costs through better management of chronic conditions, ER avoidance and reduced lab and drug costs. OurHealth clients include a wide range of employers of all sizes and industries, including the State of Indiana, City of Indianapolis, Anthem, CNO Financial and First Financial Bank.

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About OurHealth

OurHealth provides employer-sponsored healthcare to organizations of all sizes via its onsite and near-site primary care clinics. OurHealth offers a comprehensive healthcare approach to its clients and their employees, which includes primary care services, wellness services, onsite laboratory and medication dispensing services and referral guidance. OurHealth operates clinics in Indiana, Illinois, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Tennessee. To learn more about OurHealth, visit www.ourhealth.org.