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Episode #216 Primary Care: The Great Navigator with Dr. Marla McLaughlin, CMO, Castlight Health and Vera Whole Health

Feb 25, 2026
31:10

Episode Description

When employers look at all of the point solutions that are out there to add to their list of employee benefits, the top three should be…

  1. Primary care
  2. Primary care
  3. Primary care

As a family medicine physician with an extensive background in advanced primary care, our guest today knows how true this is not just in theory, but in practice. Her work these days is getting employers to see the import of this investment as well. In her role as Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Marla McLaughlin partners directly with employers to identify workforce health priorities, design targeted strategies and apply real-time clinical insights to improve outcomes. 

Dr. McLaughlin has dedicated her career to expanding access to high-quality primary care, guiding patients to the right care at the right time and fostering trusted patient-provider relationships. She believes the most effective healthcare combines technology with human-centric care to improve outcomes and experiences. McLaughlin brings that perspective and passion to Castlight Health and Vera Whole Health, where she plays a pivotal role in strengthening clinical operations, improving care quality and enhancing both patient and care team experiences.

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