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Digestive health is no longer a niche—it’s a systemwide lever for cost and care transformation. This morning at Becker's Healthcare, Aaron Novotny, PhD, MS, MA at Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield, and Hau Liu, MD, MBA, MPH – Chief Medical Officer, Cylinder, explored how integrated GI care is reshaping population health and value-based outcomes. Key takeaways from the session: ✔️ Digestive symptoms often surface before conditions like diabetes, mental health issues, or obesity—creating an early opportunity to intervene. ✔️ Whole-person, coordinated GI care can meaningfully shift risk trajectories and improve member outcomes. ✔️ Scaling integrated digestive health isn’t just better care, it’s better economics. Thank you to Becker’s for the opportunity to share this stage and to everyone who joined the discussion, including our teammates Michael Midkiff, Morgan Vorba, Jessica Kiever, and Ryan Sloan who are on site for an incredible couple days of conversations and connection. The future of care transformation starts in the gut.

Big thanks to everyone who joined Cylinder and Airvet for an unforgettable night of hockey, conversation, and community. Nights like this are a reminder that the best partnerships start with real connection—and a shared view of what better care can look like. Appreciation to: Tom Armani, Sheri Keller, PMP, Angela Zausch, Sam Osborne, Connor O'Brien MBA, Michael Midkiff, Joshua Freund, McCain Johnson, Ashley Brennan, Lacey Gutierrez, Shilpa Guthikonda, Chiara Adamo, Laura Zard, MBA, PHR, Megan Fasula, John Brockberg, Nancy Steele Here’s to strong teams—on and off the ice. #MNWild #Partnerships #BetterBenefits #HealthcareLeadership #Networking #Airvet #CylinderHealth

Missed Integrated Benefits Institute Annual Forum? Here’s what employers were talking about. When David Hines shared Metro Nashville Public Schools’ story on stage, one thing was clear: Digestive health isn’t just a personal issue—it’s a cost issue. 💰 $2,000+ PMPY in claims savings 🤒 17% fewer sick days among older employees ⭐ 78 NPS from members who finally got the right care Learn how MNPS transformed GI care access—and why more employers are moving digestive health up the priority list. Read the recap: https://lnkd.in/gfmJKi5Y Because absenteeism, ER visits, and burnout don’t fix themselves. But the right care—delivered early—can.

What a game day in Atlanta! 🏈 Cylinder and Aetna, a CVS Health Company were thrilled to host an incredible group of HR and benefits leaders for Sunday’s Falcons vs. Dolphins matchup at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. From football and food to meaningful conversation, it was the perfect setting to connect and celebrate the work being done to improve employee health and experience. Huge thanks to everyone who joined us: Rachel Fowler Andre Demetrius LISA TOWE Kenyana E. Steven Newman Carrie Chapman Kristin Hothersall Michelle Baughman Kristy Whitehurst Bato Hasic Mike Jones Brad McKlveen Brad Bohacs and the Cylinder crew: Ryan Sloan Lawton Costello Kati Nortrup The Falcons may not have pulled off a win, but the conversations and connections were definitely something to cheer for. 🙌 #EmployerBenefits #HealthPlans #HealthcareInnovation #GutHealth #CylinderHealth #Aetna #Falcons

A strong start to HLTH USA! 💥 Huge thanks to our partners at Sword Health for teaming up with us to host Rise & Refresh — bringing together consultants, clients, and friends to talk about healthier employees and smarter cost savings. Here’s to more great conversations ahead this week! ☕

We brought the puppies... and the proof. 🐶 Last week at #IBIChicago, we had some of the best conversations yet about what’s quietly driving costs, absenteeism, and burnout: digestive health. It impacts 40% of people daily—and most benefits strategies still don’t cover it. At Cylinder, we’re changing that. We’ve already helped 100,000+ people feel better, faster. Thanks to everyone who stopped by the booth (and got a little puppy time). Let’s keep the momentum going 🚀 https://lnkd.in/e8-qPsZp Cylinder team 👏 Lawton Costello Eileen Fallis Connor O'Brien MBA Yael Horwitz, MPH Liz Littwin

Biologics are some of the most effective but expensive tools in GI care. In our latest Clinical Insights newsletter, we break down how Cylinder supports safe, evidence-based use that protects outcomes and budgets. No blanket de-prescribing and no shortcuts. Read on and let us know what you think 👇

🎙 Clinical Spotlight: Amit Ahuja M.D. on managing GERD with education, empathy, and early intervention. Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) affects up to 20% of Americans and it's widely misunderstood. In our latest Clinical Spotlight feature, Dr. Ahuja, head of GI at Cylinder, unpacks common myths, offers evidence-based strategies, and explains how virtual-first care helps members get relief faster. 🔍 Key insights: 🔷 Heartburn doesn’t always equal GERD 🔷Early virtual care reduces unnecessary testing and cost 🔷Lifestyle changes + tracking + education = lasting impact 📖 Read the full spotlight: https://lnkd.in/gyeJd-RB  #DigestiveHealth #GERD #VirtualCare #EmployerBenefits #HealthPlans #ClinicalVoices #HealthcareInnovation

Who's heading to The Conference Board Health & Productivity Forum in Chicago tomorrow?! Cylinder’s Yael Horwitz, MPH and Metro Nashville Public Schools’ David Hines will share a real-world look at GI care as a strategic benefit. You’ll hear how MNPS: ✅ Cut inpatient and ER visits by 25–27% ✅ Reduced sick days by 17% in employees age 50+ ✅ Saved $2,026 PMPY compared to matched controls We’ll also be hosting 1:1 lunches and dinners nearby. Let us know what time works for you: 👉 https://lnkd.in/gx4QnXuz This isn’t just a digestive health conversation. It’s about unlocking productivity, cost savings, and better care for your workforce. Hope to see you there. #IBI2025 #EmployeeBenefits #HealthCareStrategy #GIcare #ChronicCare #HR #DigitalHealth #CylinderHealth #MNPS

New peer-reviewed research. More real-world results. Endpoints News just spotlighted Cylinder’s latest peer-reviewed study published in JMIR Publications Formative Research — showing that 86% of members saw digestive symptom improvement with our platform. Conducted in collaboration with Stanford researchers and involving over 1,600 participants, the study adds to our growing body of evidence showing that clinician-backed, digital-first care works, especially for people who are often overlooked in traditional systems. 🧠 Why it matters: 👉 GI issues affect 40% of people, yet go untreated for too long 👉 Cylinder’s holistic care approach meets members where they are, from diet and stress to symptom tracking and virtual GI visits 👉 Our results are independently validated and published — because employers, health plans, and members deserve proof, not promises 🎙️ “To be able to receive that [peer] review makes us better,” said our Chief Medical Officer Hau Liu, MD, MBA, MPH “That’s what the customer demands, and that’s what the scientific environment demands.” 📰 Read the full story by Lydia Ramsey Pflanzer here: https://lnkd.in/gTXzgCJq #DigitalHealth #DigestiveHealth #PeerReviewed #HealthEquity #EmployerBenefits #VirtualCare #GIcare #HealthcareInnovation