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A roundtable discussion on improving mental healthcare access and workforce well-being | Marathon Health
December 19th, 2025
Watch the on-demand recording from the live event at Ice Miller
Local business, healthcare, and community leaders came together to discuss how Central Ohio employers can expand access to mental health services, reduce stigma, and improve outcomes across the workforce.
Hosted by Marathon Health in partnership with Ice Miller and Columbus Business First, this exclusive event explored practical strategies to strengthen employee well-being through prevention, integration, and collaboration.
An expert panel of Ohio leaders
The conversation was moderated by Nick Fortine, Market President & Publisher of Columbus Business First, and featured a distinguished panel:
- Dr. Nirav Vakharia, Chief Operating Officer, Marathon Health
- Jamey Houle, Lead Sports Psychologist, Ohio State Athletics
- Erika Clark Jones, Chief Executive Officer, ADAMH Board of Franklin County
- Closing remarks by Michael B. Coleman, 52nd Mayor of Columbus
Together, they examined how employers can break through stigma, improve access to timely care, and collaborate with public and private partners to create a healthier, more resilient workforce.
Key themes explored
- Access and affordability: Reducing barriers to care and building equitable systems that reach all employees.
- Integrated care models: How advanced primary care and behavioral health can address up to 90% of needs within a connected care team.
- Employer impact: The measurable business case for investing in workforce well-being.
- Public-private partnerships: Why collaboration across sectors is essential to lasting change.
