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MOBE Welcomes Tim Lacy as President

MOBE, a leader in whole-person health solutions, is excited to announce the appointment of Tim Lacy as its new President.

MOBE Selected as Shortlister Top Vendor for Q1 2025 for Chronic Condition Programs

Discover why Shortlister named MOBE a top vendor for chronic condition programs in Q1 2025, based on performance and customer-centricity excellence.

Medica partners with MOBE for whole-person, cross-condition solution to drive improved health outcomes.

Medica, a non-profit health plan that serves communities in Minnesota, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Dakota, and Wisconsin, has partnered with MOBE to provide personalized lifestyle guidance and comprehensive medication management for its Small Business and Individual & Family Business broad access members.

MOBE expands program for weight management to address GLP-1 costs and drive sustainable health outcomes.

MOBE recently announced an extension of its program for weight management to meet the growing demand from employers and health benefits leaders for effective, sustainable solutions in obesity management.

MOBE recognized as a top presenter at the 24th Annual Employee Health Care Conference.

MOBE is pleased to announce it was selected as a top presenter at The Conference Board’s 24th Annual Employee Health Care Conference in San Diego, CA, March 18–20, in the New Frontiers in Group Benefits Innovation Category.

CNH selects MOBE to help improve the whole-person health of its employees.

CNH, a world-class capital goods company specializing in equipment and services for agriculture and construction, has chosen MOBE to provide personalized health guidance and support to its benefits-eligible employees and their families.

MOBE welcomes Darren Bovie as Senior Vice President, Health Plan Sales.

MOBE is pleased to announce the hiring of Darren Bovie as Senior Vice President, Health Plan Sales. In his role, he will work with health plans across the country on reducing health care utilization costs while driving health outcomes for their members.

Workforce health innovators MOBE and Kumanu collaborate to deliver a streamlined solution for employee health improvement with guaranteed ROI.

MOBE and Kumanu announced a partnership focused on reshaping the landscape of employee health and wellbeing solutions. The partnership between two industry innovators aims to simplify the delivery of comprehensive health and well-being solutions while providing guaranteed return on investment (ROI) for large employers.

MOBE and CNH Industrial co-presenting at HERO Forum23.

We are excited to announce that Janice Trey, CPA, VP of Global Total Rewards, CNH Industrial, and Travis Hoyt, Chief Information and Analytics Officer, MOBE will be co-presenting at the upcoming HERO Forum23.

Digital health innovators MOBE and Override launch shared savings program for management of chronic pain.

Override and MOBE announced an innovative, partnered approach to help people in chronic pain.

MOBE’s innovative whole-person health guidance now available to HealthPartners fully-insured members.

HealthPartners, an integrated, nonprofit health care provider and insurance company, has selected MOBE to provide one-to-one personalized health guidance to its insured members. MOBE pairs advanced analytics with a high-touch health coaching model to identify and help members that consistently seek more care but find their health not improving.

Tim Wicks, former CFO of Optum, and Dev Warren, Co-founder of Ascendant Advisory Group, join MOBE Advisory Board.

MOBE, a health outcomes company focused on improving people’s health while reducing health care costs, today announced the creation of its advisory board, naming Tim Wicks, former CFO of Optum as Board Chairman, and Dev Warren, CEO and Co-founder of Ascendant Advisory Group as a Board Member.

MOBE adds employer-focused expertise to leadership team.

MOBE today announced the expansion of its employer leadership team, naming Sarah Ziemer as Senior Vice President, Employer Sales. Sarah will report to Kurt Cegielski, Chief Commercial Officer. Since its founding, the health outcomes company has reached more than 100,000 people and saved over $210 million of spend within the health system.

MOBE to provide personalized health guidance to Polaris employees.

Global powersports leader Polaris Inc. has chosen MOBE to provide one-to-one personalized health guidance to improve the health of its employees and their families and reduce the company’s health care costs. By combining data and analytics, MOBE identifies individuals whose health care utilization is increasing while their health is not improving. MOBE Health Guides and Pharmacists work one-to-one with people, producing better health outcomes without additional cost to the health system, employers, or insurers.

In 2023, believe in the power of human potential.

When I reflect on the last seven months as the CEO of MOBE, one of our company’s guiding principles, to “believe in the power of human potential” emerges as an important theme. This philosophy continues to resurface in my leadership of MOBE employees, in our mission to help people on their personal path to health and happiness, and even in my role as a dad.

How to add innovation to whole-person care.

MOBE’s VP of Medication Strategies, Leslie Helou, was featured on a panel of health care leaders in Bright Spots in Healthcare’s webinar, “How to Add Innovation to Whole-Person Care.” They each give insight into their organization’s framework for addressing whole-person care and how examining someone’s entire health picture leads to improved health outcomes and lower costs.

Reaching employees who need the most wellness support.

As workplace reports of the Great Resignation and “quiet quitting” escalate, employers are re-examining ways to support employees’ changing physical, mental and family support needs, as well as to help protect their health and well-being.

Improving veteran pain management requires a committed, comprehensive approach.

Millions of veterans encounter health challenges every day, often as a direct result of their service to our country. As we honor their brave and selfless service, we must also commit to making the health, comfort, and safety of veterans and their family members a priority for our nation.

Addressing mental health and advancing health equity: Carlos’ story.

People face numerous barriers on their journey to becoming healthier and happier, including non-medical factors like environmental and socioeconomic circumstances that are not within their control.

Advancing Health Equity in Your Organization.

Anjoli Punjabi, Director of DE&I and Program Outcomes at MOBE recently participated in a webinar on health equity. The discussion focused on why it’s important for employers, health plans, and other organizations to get close to the community and collaborate on ways to eliminate disparities. The big takeaway is that it takes partnerships.

MOBE expands health plan leadership team.

Kathryn Moore joins MOBE as Vice President of Sales—Health Plans to drive growth and bolster MOBE's future endeavors.

Looking upstream to see how inflation may affect health care costs.

From groceries to gas, we know that consumers have felt the pinch of inflation as prices rise across goods and services. While several relief efforts are underway to tackle rising costs, it’s important for employers and payers to consider the effect of inflation on the healthcare industry, as increased costs are on their way.

MOBE appoints veteran health sector leaders as CEO and CCO.

Former Optum exec Mike Ott and health start-up pioneer Kurt Cegielski to drive growth in payer, employer markets for unique MOBE offerings.

MOBE Achieves HITRUST CSF® Certification and HITRUST Certification of the NIST Cybersecurity Framework.

Certification validates MOBE’s commitment to key regulations and protecting sensitive information.

Setting patients up for success—and improved health equity.

At last week's AHIP 2022 Conference, one overarching theme stood out to MOBE’s Chief Commercial Officer of Health Plans, Kurt Cegielski: the underlying need to advance health equity, starting on a personal level.

Leveraging data analytics to support employee mental well-being.

MedCity News features MOBE’s Chief Medical Officer Jason Doescher on three important ways employers can take advantage of technology to provide better, more purposeful support for the mental well-being of their employees.

Happiness matters: Five strategies for improving employee mental health.

A person’s health is uniquely theirs and they deserve to be treated as individuals. MOBE’s recent webinar uncovered five key strategies that employers can utilize to make a significant impact on their workforce’s health and productivity.

Shortlister features MOBE on their Meet a Vendor series.

Shortlister hosted Denise-Vance Rodrigues, Chief Commercial Officer, Employer to discuss how our innovative care solutions are transforming organizations. Learn how MOBE helps participants achieve a happier, healthier lifestyle leading to guaranteed savings. Includes login instructions to watch the full Meet a Vendor presentation.

The four letter word that gets the most out of your organization’s wellness offerings.

Data, big data, analytics, AI—whatever you may call it, today’s powerful information sources can play an essential role in managing our health and wellness when we apply them in smart and innovative ways. Read about the three crucial insights our expert panel distilled during MOBE’s recent webinar.

MOBE expands C-Suite to support continued growth across markets.

MOBE veteran leaders to shift roles; Meg Rush to Chief Operations Officer and Scott Hawkins to Chief Strategy Officer.

FLAACOs 2021: Maximizing health engagement with a data-fueled approach.

At last week’s Florida Association of ACOs (FLAACOs), MOBE’s Chief Analytics Officer Travis Hoyt connected with Evan Carter and Andrew Chang for a meaningful discussion around patient engagement.

MOBE receives TripleTree iAward.

MOBE is a recipient of the prestigious TripleTree iAward. The award was presented in recognition of MOBE’s contributions toward solving critical industry challenges and enhancing how health care is experienced.

How leveraging data ultimately helps meet the health and wellness needs of both the employer and employee.

Forbes features MOBE’s CEO Chris Cronin, who connected with Gary Drenik on new ways employers can help meet the health and wellness needs of their workforce through value-based wellness.

A #MOBEMinute with Anjoli Punjabi, MOBE’s Program Outcomes Manager of Medication Services and Director of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion.

We sat down with Anjoli to share her career journey, and what led her to MOBE.

MOBE expands national presence with additions to commercial leadership team.

Jean Hallem, Christine Berndt, and Sandra Barbella join the MOBE sales organization to drive growth and access to value-based wellness solutions in key markets.

SSOW retrospect: value-based wellness and the future of work.

At this year’s SSOW, one overarching theme rang true from HR to IT: navigating changing workforce needs is the challenge of our day, especially with the majority of managers leading teams with remote or hybrid work models.

SSOW outlook: workplace wellness can’t be “one-size-fits-all.”

More than a year into the pandemic, employers are juggling everything from return-to-work plans to fostering a strong company culture while employees work remotely.

The “secret sauce” for building a value-based wellness program.

In order to make a true impact on both employee health and maintain a healthy bottom line, employers need a crystal ball—not a rear-view mirror. MOBE’s recent webinar covered an important concept that is central to our mission: value-based wellness.

Ways leaders need to adapt wellness offerings in 2021—and beyond.

Employees are looking to their employers for help in achieving better health through their wellness offerings. Forbes recently featured insights from our CEO, Chris Cronin, on what employers should keep in mind to meet the evolving health needs of their workforce.

Personalized health guidance to support Nevada’s frontline workers.

The pandemic has disproportionately impacted healthcare workers. Renown Health recognizes this and is increasing benefit support of their employees to address their rapidly changing needs. MOBE CEO Chris Cronin and Renown Health’s Chief Human Resources Officer Michelle Sanchez-Bickley, discuss how MOBE’s partnership with Renown Health will help ensure their employees care for themselves as well as they care for their patients.

MOBE wins 2021 Star Tribune Top Workplaces recognition.

Employee feedback measuring engagement, organizational health, and satisfaction has led MOBE to be selected as a 2021 Top Workplace in Minnesota by the Star Tribune. The analysis included over 3,000 organizations and 76,000 employee responses, and MOBE was honored for its collaborative and innovative company culture.

10 tips to keep your diet on track.

Dieting can be difficult. U.S. News & World Report features advice from MOBE CMO, Jason Doescher on how to stay on track when following a weight loss plan or making any other sustainable lifestyle changes that support good health.

Shifting your mindset for better weight loss results.

Research shows that if you get in the right mindset, results will follow. U.S. News & World Report featured comments from MOBE CMO, Jason Doescher, on how behavioral change starts with knowing what you want and committing to that path.

Understanding and coping with food cravings.

Food cravings are something all of us deal with when we are trying to improve our nutrition. U.S. News & World Report recently featured insights from our CMO, Jason Doescher, sharing his perspective on what triggers food cravings and how to combat those triggers to ensure nutrition goals can be met.

Renown Health taps MOBE to provide personalized health guidance to employees.

MOBE has joined forces with Renown Health, the largest local not-for-profit healthcare network in northern Nevada, to improve the health and wellness of Renown employees and their families through MOBE’s novel data analytics and one-to-one personalized health guidance.

The Missing Piece to Improving Employee Health & Well-Being

The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted everyone’s lives and routines – and as a result, employers are re-examining how to best support employees’ changing needs, while protecting their health and wellbeing. BenefitsPro recently featured insights from our co-founder and CCO, Eric Hamborg, discussing the three key factors employers need to consider in order to successfully support the mental and physical health of their workforce and in turn see healthier, happier, and more productive employees.

Technology and a Human Approach May Improve Health Outcomes

MOBE has the data to prove the secret to identifying individuals that are accessing healthcare frequently, without their health improving and engaging them to achieve happier, healthier lives. The secret? Combining deep data science with a profoundly human connection to provide one-to-one guidance. John Nosta recently sat down with MOBE CEO, Chris Cronin, to discuss MOBE’s unique approach, business model, sophisticated technology, and what the future holds in his latest Psychology Today article.

COVID and People with Disabilities, Pre-Existing Conditions

For those who suffer from disabilities or pre-existing conditions, COVID-19 has impacted not only their health but their ability to work, especially since the shift to working from home has become the norm. More than ever, employers have a big role to play to ensure these workers have access to the support they need to stay healthy and maintain the ability to succeed at their job. MOBE sat down (virtually) with Dr. Jason Doescher, our Chief Medical Officer, to discuss the impact the pandemic has had on these individuals with disabilities and pre-existing conditions and what employers can do to help alleviate the additional obstacles they may be facing.

MOBE wins 2021 Top Workplaces USA recognition.

Employee feedback leads Energage to select MOBE from 1,100+ companies for 2021 Top Workplaces honor, along with Healthcare, Leadership, and Communication accolades.

Connecting the dots for better health with MOBE Pharmacists.

MOBE understands the critical role of medication guidance to help people live happier, healthier lives. Because we’re focused on approaching health guidance from a whole-person perspective, MOBE Pharmacists play an integral part in moving people on the path to better health. The Pharmacy Podcast Network recently featured our CEO, Chris Cronin, and our Vice President of Medication Strategies, Leslie Helou, who discussed MOBE and how MOBE Pharmacists help create a unique and personalized experience for our participants so they can achieve better health outcomes.

How to maximize value in the payer-provider model.

In healthcare many times we try to boil the ocean—it’s much easier to focus on how we can just boil the water in a single pot.

Making Workplace Wellness Programs More Effective

As remote work has become part of our “new normal,” employers are taking a fresh approach to supporting employee well-being. The secret may seem obvious – taking a whole-person approach and providing 1-to-1 guidance can reduce costs for individuals and employers alike while increasing productivity. ThinkAdvisor recently featured insights from our Co-founder and Chief Commercial Officer, Eric Hamborg, on the factors that make employer wellness programs more effective.

2020 Chronic Care Action Index: The Path to Better Care

For years, the health system has grappled with a daunting challenge: how to effectively identify, engage, and support people struggling to achieve their health goals, so that they can live happier lives.

New U.S. study reveals gaps in chronic care needs and experiences.

MINNEAPOLIS, August 3, 2020 — New research has shed light on a longstanding healthcare system challenge that affects more than 1 in 3 Americans: Health outcomes are not improving for those with complex, chronic health concerns, even though they see their doctor frequently and take multiple medications.

Reimagining Healthcare Delivery: The Whole-Person Approach

At the core of healthcare is human connection. Whether in-person or virtual, mental or physical, chronic or urgent, good health guidance is facilitated by the trust and personal attention between patient and provider. And although it might have seemed counterintuitive just a few months ago, telehealth is a great enabler of this one-to-one connection – if we use it wisely.

MOBE nears 100,000 member mark.

MOBE’s unparalleled approach shows improved outcomes and reduced costs for Americans with persistent health care needs.

MOBE News: Horizon Healthcare Services, Inc.

“Navigating the health care system and being healthy in general can be complicated and disconnected,” said MOBE co-founder Eric Hamborg. “Even with more access to information, specialized medicine, and technology, we’re not always healthier. Horizon recognizes all of these factors and sees the value of how MOBE can help.”

Promoting patient engagement to prevent readmissions.

Medical experts agree: better engagement with personal health decisions can have a significant impact on health outcomes, while also reducing catastrophic health events and preventable hospital readmissions. But patient engagement isn’t always that straightforward. One of the biggest culprits – for both preventable hospital admission and readmission is medication discrepancy. Medication discrepancy is the mismanagement of medication or complications that stem from medication use that isn’t optimized and patients who are not engaged in their treatment plans.

Introducing Dr. Jason Doescher, MOBE’s new Chief Medical Officer.

Jason Doesher, MD, has joined MOBE as Chief Medical Officer. Jason has a wide array of experience given his years of clinical practice and a passion for helping individuals by understanding what they need to overcome barriers and how to provide the best support and resources. Get to know more about Jason...

HCEG Reflections: 3 Challenges for Healthcare Executives

As a co-founder of MOBE, I could relate to many of the Top 10 issues – they’re the challenges we grapple with every day as we bridge the gap between lifestyle choices and medical care in order to support individuals in achieving their best health outcomes. While the full list included several important topics, there were a couple that continually came up in my conversations with other executives at HCEG, and seem to be particularly important as we consider the needs of today’s healthcare consumer and the industry’s future.

Spotlight: MOBE helps patients manage their care.

Despite repeated doctor visits and numerous prescriptions this group generally doesn’t get much better, said Eric Hamborg, MOBE co-founder and chief commercial officer. Yet its recurring use of services drives up health care costs for everyone, he said. Learn more about MOBE helps a hidden population.

MOBE does good together with MATTER.

At MOBE, we know a great company lives up to its values, which is why we’re so passionate about partnering with organizations that can help us fulfill our principle “Do good together.” Because of that, MOBE is proud to announce our partnerships with MATTER.

Eric Hamborg's recap of HCEG & the Top 10 list.

HCEG’s Annual Forum hosts some of the nation’s biggest thought leaders in order to identify the 10 biggest problems and opportunities for change within health care. This year, MOBE’s Co-founder and Chief Commercial Officer, Eric Hamborg led an expert panel, which discussed sustainable outcomes and savings through lifestyle and behavioral modification.

MOBE to Lead Expert Discussion at 2020 HCEG Conference

The HCEG forum offers an opportunity to gain insights on sustainable outcomes through lifestyle change from all ends of the health care spectrum. MOBE's, Eric Hamborg, will be hosting a panel at the event, joined by a pair of experts who represent the provider and payer aspects of the health care system to engage in a discussion that will drive action and awareness. Get to know our panelists...

Susanne's Story: One Teacher's Healthy Changes with MOBE

Premera Blue Cross, a leading health plan in the Pacific Northwest, and MOBE today announced an expanded relationship as a result of program success and member health improvements. Nearly 10,000 more members will have access to MOBE’s professional health guidance, at no additional cost.

Introducing Rick Waldron, Vice President of Innovation

Rick has devoted the better part of his career to new business creation. He gained expertise by building innovation teams and capabilities for some of the world's premier technology and consumer brands and Fortune 100 innovators. He now joins MOBE as the VP of Innovation. Learn a little more about his background, what drew him to MOBE, and how his passion for continuous improvement and desire to help others made him a perfect fit for the role.

New co-headquarters bringing innovative and tech-driven jobs to Reno

MOBE’s innovative health solutions provide a much-needed link between health care and lifestyle to improve health and wellbeing.

MOBE joins other health care innovators for on-demand care symposium

From January 21-23, Eric Hamborg, MOBE Chief Customer and Revenue Officer, joined thought leaders in Florida for the 11th Annual ConvUrgentCare On-Demand Strategy Symposium put on by Merchant Medicine. The symposium focused on innovative practices when it comes to on-demand care.

Meet Leslie Helou, Vice President, Medication Strategies

Leslie joined MOBE in 2018 as Vice-President of Guided Medication Programming. Her background includes patient-focused clinical care, pharmaceutical and clinical research, medical communications and strategic product development.

MOBE News: Announcement at J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference

MOBE Enables Health Plans to Address the Needs of a Hidden Population; Programming Expansion Announced at J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference.

Capital BlueCross Announcement

The partnership between Capital BlueCross and MOBE is an innovative approach that provides tailored support to individuals who are navigating specific complex conditions.

Premera Announcement: Program Extension

MOBE is pleased to announce that Premera Blue Cross and Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska are extending availability of the MOBE program.

Premera Announcement

MOBE and Premera Blue Cross, two independent companies committed to improving customers’ lives, announce a new relationship.