Our Disease Management approach focuses on minimizing a condition’s everyday effects and preventing the condition from getting worse through extensive education and close monitoring. Crafting a personalized plan of action includes having the employee complete the Problem Knowledge Coupler for his or her condition, and establishing appropriate goals to monitor progress. Some of the most common conditions include diabetes, asthma, COPD, hypertension, congestive heart failure, and coronary artery disease. Participants receive:

• Customized management options generated by Problem Knowledge Couplers® developed for the employee’s specific condition
• Detailed Healthwise® information about symptoms, self-care options, medications, and lifestyle effects
• Continual medical supervision and support from the Marathon Health coach
• Support for adherence to national treatment guidelines established for a specific condition
• Fewer complications, missed workdays, and emergency room visits that result from chronic conditions
• The ability to become experts in effectively managing their illness