Hello Heart

“What can we do to help our associates? More importantly, how do we empower them to feel like they can help themselves?” That question guides the work of Melanie Goodwin, MBA, Director of Total Rewards at Extended Stay America. Her answer? Start with the ❤️. 🫀📈 When Melanie and her team saw cardiovascular health rising as a top driver of claims, they knew it was time for a new kind of support. They brought in Hello Heart to help associates lower their heart disease risk. What they didn’t expect? ✅ Off-the-charts engagement ✅ Easiest implementation in years ✅ Meaningful outcomes in the first 12 months Watch Melanie’s story and see how Extended Stay America turned heart health into a company-wide movement.

🏥 Hospital employees care for everyone. Are we doing enough to care for them? ❤️ The very nature of a healthcare worker's job can put their heart health at risk. Shift work, stress, and burnout are fueling a clinical and financial crisis across health systems. A new blog post from Dr. Edo Paz, SVP, Medical Affairs breaks down how heart risk factors are driving: 📅🛑 More absenteeism 📈💰 Rising healthcare claims 🖥️⚠️ Reduced productivity But HR leaders have a powerful opportunity. 💡 With proactive benefits, heart health tools, and personalized support, you can reduce risk and build a healthier, more resilient workforce. 📖 Read the full post and learn how to protect your people and your bottom line: https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.plnkd.in/exvURzwj #HeartHealth #HealthcareHR #WorkforceWellbeing #HospitalStaff #HRLeadership #EmployeeBenefits #HealthcareWorkers

The ULA Network extends a big thank you to Frank Carti and the team at Hello Heart for sharing how their innovative digital health platform is making a difference in the union labor community. Hello Heart is a cutting-edge technology company focused solely on cardiovascular health. Their mission: to empower individuals with the tools and insights they need to take control of their heart health combining behavioral science and smart technology to help prevent avoidable heart disease. Catch our full conversation with Frank and learn how Hello Heart is supporting plan sponsors and union members alike. Watch now and don’t forget to subscribe to our channel: 👉 https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.plnkd.in/eh4p5TER

Congratulations to Baylor College of Medicine on once again being recognized as one of the Healthiest Employers® of Texas! 🎉 We ❤️ partnering with leaders like Monica Williams and Jesse Gavin, DrPH to make heart health management simple, engaging, and accessible for the College of Medicine’s dedicated employees. This award shows what’s possible when organizations prioritize preventive care and empower people to take control of their health. 🫶 👉 See the full list of winners here: https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.plnkd.in/e-JFCKeH

🚧 🏗️ Heart disease is a top cause of medical issues and costs for construction workers. So the Indiana Laborers Welfare Fund took action. They introduced preventive heart health tools that are helping union members lower their risk, avoid costly care, and stay strong on the job. It's been great for the fund's budget: 💰 Savings of $1,422 per member per year compared to matched nonusers 💰 $406K estimated total savings since program launch 💰 3:1 program ROI within the first year When labor funds invest in prevention, everyone wins. 👷♂️👷♀️ #HeartHealth #WorkforceHealth #DigitalHealth #LaborUnions

Nothing beats getting out of the office and connecting in person. Big thanks to the Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield NYC office and Hello Hearters who came out — even in that 90° heat! We 💙 this partnership and can’t wait for what’s ahead in 2026. John DiMatteo Alison Forte Brent Smith Rory Shelley Maureen Parr Trey W Hundley, MBA Kevin Urgo Jack Murray Michael Arnold, FSA Sue Boland-Harter Samantha Roemer Caroline Moorehouse Ilana Hamer Andrew Padgett Lucas Raggio Colagrossi

I am honored to have been quoted so extensively in this interview with Healthline News regarding the new information that heart attacks have decreased as the top cause of death for Americans. I review the reasons why, and detail why we are not out of the woods yet. Healthline Media Hello Heart Medical Association of Atlanta Medical Association of Georgia Morehouse School of Medicine Full article here: https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.plnkd.in/eJzVgME5

I had the pleasure of joining Aon on The Stretch podcast to explore how heart health cost should and can be reduced with the right approach. Aon’s independent, peer-reviewed study found that Hello Heart users save an average of $1,434 per member, per year—thanks to lower ER and inpatient costs, and better preventive care utilization of the plan's existing network. Big thanks to Leanne Metcalfe, Kevin Fyock, and the entire Aon team for spotlighting the powerful connection between cardiovascular health and financial outcomes. 🎧 Listen to the episode here: https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.plnkd.in/eAbXeYtn And before you finalize your plans for 2026 - let's chat and explore if we can make your members and your CFO happier about your benefits offering. #HeartHealth #EmployeeWellbeing #HealthcareCosts #HelloHeart #TheStretch #Podcast #Aon #CostSavings

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New data was published yesterday showing that heart attack deaths have actually fallen almost 90% in the past 55 years! It's encouraging as we're clearly getting better at treating heart attacks and helping more people survive. But the article also notes that heart disease remains the number one killer of Americans, and that hasn't changed. The same study found deaths from hypertensive heart disease have increased by a whopping 450 percent! Why is this? For one, many people who survive a heart attack later face serious complications like heart failure or arrhythmias because of the damage done to the heart. So while fewer people may be dying from heart attacks directly, they’re still dying from the long-term effects, shifting heart attacks from a primary, to a secondary cause of death. Main take-away? We've gotten very good at treatment and intervention, but still have much ground to cover in the area of prevention. That’s why we can’t take our foot off the gas. Proud of Hello Heart team for putting preventive heart health first! Association of Black Cardiologists, Inc. National Hispanic Medical Association (NHMA) Medical Association of Atlanta Medical Association of Georgia Indian Health Service https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.plnkd.in/embsuv9b