Ohio Employee Benefits
Innovative Health Plans Your Employees Will Love
Ohio businesses: Transform your employee benefits experience with an innovative healthcare model that boosts value while controlling costs. Health2Business helps employers unlock significant premium savings, predictable renewals, and dramatically lower out-of-pocket expenses for members through direct care partnerships and smart plan design.
Your team gains access to affordable, high-quality healthcare with options like low or zero deductibles and better cost transparency, while you cultivate a benefits package that attracts and retains talent. Simple to administer, sustainable year-after-year, and proven across industries, this approach redefines what “employee benefits” can mean for Ohio employers and their workforce.
Our Ohio Program: Direct Health Connect (DHC)
Direct Health Systems Available Through This Program:
Mercy Health – Cincinnati, Toledo, Springfield
St. Elizabeth Healthcare- Northern Kentucky, Paducah, Irvine
OrthoCincy
Would you like to become a direct provider in our Ohio program?
Who Can Participate?
Ohio Employers with 20 or more Employees in these Service Areas
Complementary Solutions
- Diathrive
- ConnectDME
- Innovative Care Management (ICM)
- Prime Practitioner Wrap Network
- Medical Mutual of Ohio (MMO)
Who Should Ohio Brokers Call?
Distribution Partner, Direct Health Advisors
Patrick Shiels, Director — Ohio / Northern Kentucky Markets
Patrick Shiels is a seasoned healthcare strategy and benefits professional based in Cincinnati, Ohio, with deep experience helping employers improve affordability, value, and outcomes in their employee health plans. He plays a key role in advancing Health2Business’ mission to transform how employers access care and manage healthcare spend through innovative programs like DirectHealth Connect.
With a strong foundation in business development and client engagement, Patrick works across the Cincinnati region, surrounding Ohio communities, and Northern Kentucky to support employers of all sizes — from small groups to larger enterprises. He partners closely with benefits advisors, employer leadership teams, and healthcare providers to design and implement tailored health plan strategies that foster sustainability and competitive benefit value.
Patrick is known for his ability to bridge complex healthcare solutions with real-world employer needs, driving outcomes that balance cost management with high-quality care access. His commitment to building strong professional relationships and his passion for reshaping healthcare delivery make him a valuable resource for organizations seeking meaningful change in how benefits are delivered and experienced.
Outside of his professional work, Patrick is married and a father of three wonderful boys. He enjoys coaching his son’s sports teams, any racquet related activities, traveling, volunteering and spending quality time with his family and friends.
Who Should Ohio Employers Call?
Find a Broker in Our H2B-Certified Benefit Advisor Directory.
Would you like to become an H2B broker? Contact us
Which TPAs Can Employers Use?
Find a TPA or WRAP solution partner in our directory.
Would you like to become an H2B partner? Contact us.