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For Moe Seye, CEO of Managed Health, the motivation to enter the healthcare space was deeply personal and rooted in a clear gap he saw across the American workforce. Nearly half of Americans struggle to afford healthcare, and many of them are hardworking individuals who put in long hours yet remain uninsured or underinsured. Seye believed there had to be a better way to serve those people, and Managed Health was born from that conviction. At its core, the company was designed to solve a two-sided problem that impacts both employers and employees, one that often goes unaddressed in conversations about benefits. On one side, businesses, particularly small and mid-sized companies, are required to offer healthcare benefits while shouldering a significant portion of the cost. Healthcare has become one of the largest expenses for employers, often second only to payroll, and those costs continue to rise year after year. On the other side are employees, many of whom base career decisions on the quality and affordability of benefits available to them and their families.
Managed Health positions itself squarely in the middle, working to balance both realities. “It’s called employee benefits for a reason,” Seye explains. “Both sides matter.” The company’s mission is to help employers manage rising healthcare costs while ensuring employees have access to coverage they can actually use. That philosophy is reflected in Managed Health’s emphasis on simplicity, accessibility, and affordability. Accessibility, Seye notes, is closely tied to health equity, ensuring that blue-collar and hourly workers have access to the same quality of care as executives and white-collar employees. In practical terms, this means employees receive coverage that allows them to visit primary care physicians, specialists, urgent care centers, mental health providers, and pharmacies without having to choose between seeking care and protecting their income. Affordability is equally critical. Many Americans technically have insurance, but high deductibles and out-of-pocket costs make care feel out of reach. Managed Health focuses on structuring plans so employees can actually use their benefits without financial strain, creating a healthcare experience that works across income levels while offering consistent quality of care regardless of role or wage.
One of the biggest challenges in healthcare, according to Seye, is engagement. Confusing terminology and opaque systems often prevent employees from fully understanding or using their benefits, leaving many unsure of where to begin. Managed Health addresses this through education and guidance, breaking down complex concepts into practical, understandable information. To support this effort, the company developed AMI AI, a text-based tool that helps employees navigate everything from finding in-network providers to filling prescriptions. Employees can also connect directly with Managed Health’s support team across multiple time zones, ensuring help is accessible when it’s needed. Technology plays a central role in this strategy, but Seye emphasizes that data alone isn’t enough. What matters is making data understandable and actionable. Managed Health provides employers with monthly insights into plan usage, engagement, and trends such as doctor visits and prescription activity, allowing organizations to make informed decisions while empowering employees to better understand how they use healthcare.
Balancing cost control with quality care is where Managed Health’s model truly differentiates itself. The company uses an incentive-based approach that rewards education and engagement, encouraging healthier behaviors across organizations. Through monthly wellness topics, quizzes, and gamified learning experiences, employees earn rewards for participating and becoming more informed about their health. This approach not only improves engagement but also encourages preventive care, leading to better outcomes and lower long-term costs. The financial impact is measurable: on average, employers save more than $500 per employee per year in fixed healthcare costs, translating to significant annual savings for growing organizations. Employees also benefit from reduced or eliminated copays for services such as primary care, urgent care, and specialty visits removing barriers that often delay care and discourage early intervention.
One of Managed Health’s most notable success stories involves a national grocery chain with thousands of employees. Before implementing Managed Health, only 15 to 20 percent of eligible workers were enrolled in the company’s health plan. Within a year, enrollment rose to approximately 60 percent, while the employer generated over half a million dollars in fixed cost savings. At the same time, pharmacy-related spending, an often-overlooked cost driver, was significantly reduced. For employees, the impact was immediate and meaningful. Access to essential diabetes and asthma medications, mental health services, specialty visits, and urgent care became available at little to no cost, fundamentally changing how employees and their families engaged with healthcare.
Looking ahead, Seye believes the future of employee healthcare will center on shared responsibility. Education, wellness, and proactive engagement will play a much larger role as both employers and employees take greater ownership of healthcare decisions. This shift is especially important as the workforce continues to evolve. With an estimated 35 percent of Americans already working as 1099 or gig workers, and that number expected to grow, Managed Health has made inclusivity a priority. The company ensures independent workers and part-time employees have access to the same level of care traditionally reserved for large corporate environments. For entrepreneurs entering the healthcare space, Seye’s message is direct: bold thinking is essential. Solving the healthcare crisis will require creativity, innovation, and a willingness to challenge existing systems. “This is a mission that requires all of us,” he says. “The more innovators working on these problems, the closer we get to lowering costs and improving care for everyone.”
About 1099 Workers
1099 Workers is a benefits platform built specifically for independent contractors, freelancers, and self-employed professionals. Designed for today’s evolving workforce, the platform provides access to high-quality, affordable healthcare and benefits typically reserved for traditional W-2 employees. By removing the barriers that independent workers often face, 1099 Workers empowers individuals to protect their health, plan with confidence, and focus on growing their careers—without sacrificing coverage or financial stability.
About Managed Health
Managed Health is a healthcare benefits platform designed to make coverage more accessible, affordable, and practical for today’s workforce. The company partners with employers, traditional employees, and 1099 workers to deliver high-quality healthcare solutions that reduce costs while improving utilization and engagement. Through education, technology, and data driven insights, Managed Health helps organizations simplify benefits, empower their workforce, and create sustainable healthcare strategies that work for everyone—regardless of role, income level, or employment type.
Website: managedhealth.com
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