The Decline of People with a Primary Care Physician Raises Concern
A study* recently illustrated a significant decline in Americans who have primary care providers. Research shows a significant decline in people with a designated primary care physician. Specifically, the number of people in the U.S. with primary care physicians dropped 2 percent between 2002 and 2015. Among 30-somethings, there was an even sharper decline – those […]
Innovative Healthcare Solutions Shine at ASCEND 2020
The ASCEND Agency Growth & Leadership Summit took place in Dallas Jan. 9 – 12, 2020. In addition to sponsoring the event, Healthcare2U had the opportunity to host a booth along with many other benefits providers. Not only was it a great opportunity to speak with benefits brokers looking for innovative healthcare solutions, but it […]
The Primary Care Enhancement Act Could Improve Access to Quality Healthcare
A new bill seeks to improve affordability and expand access to primary care for patients. The Primary Care Enhancement Act was introduced by U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), Doug Jones (D-AL), Jerry Moran (R-KS), and Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH). The legislation seeks to make Direct Primary Care (DPC) compatible with health savings accounts (HSAs) paired with […]
How Physical Fitness Benefits Mental Health
Twenty-seven percent of health insurers predict mental and behavioral conditions will be among the three most common conditions in the years ahead, and 26 percent say these conditions will be among the most expensive. As people struggle to balance unexpected traumas, work, family life, and financial stress, mental health disorders are becoming more and more […]
Chronic Disease and the Impact of Primary Care Physicians
As large segments of the population age and life becomes more stressful, chronic diseases are becoming increasingly prevalent across the U.S. With 75 percent of typical primary care visits for multiple chronic illnesses, primary care physicians are feeling this rise more than anyone else. And because of mounting pressure from insurance companies to see a high volume […]
Tips for a Happy and Healthy Holiday Season
With all the shopping, socializing, and extra things on your to-do list, the onset of the holidays can quickly overwhelm you. Not only are there pesky cold and flu bugs floating around, but many people also suffer from seasonal depression or the holiday blues. Whether you’re a social butterfly or prefer to keep things low-key, […]
Can Direct Primary Care Stop the Bleeding within the U.S. Healthcare System?
A study published in JAMA on Waste in the U.S. Health Care System shined a light on what we’ve known for years: the healthcare system in America is broken. By their estimates, nearly 30 percent of healthcare spending is wasteful and is bleeding the U.S. healthcare system. When you break down that statistic into dollars, […]
How to Introduce Direct Primary Care to Employees
While direct primary care (DPC) is not new, some employee populations have not heard about DPC, or they may not be well-educated on the membership benefits. Most employee populations are familiar with fee-for-service models where they have premiums, deductibles, claims, and co-pays. So how do you introduce direct primary care to an employee population and […]
Five Ways to Reduce The Risk of Back Pain
Did you know office workers sit an average of 12 hours a day within a 16-hour waking period? It’s difficult for employees with desk jobs to get out of their chairs when a typical workday includes reading and replying to emails, making phone calls, and attending meetings. Sedentary jobs have increased by 83% since 1950, and […]
Direct Primary Care as an Employer Health Plan Strategy
Health insurance often feels like a financial gamble for employers and employees. Some health plans leave employees with high out-of-pocket costs and a substantial financial burden, while others raise claims and damage a company’s bottom line. Instead of leaving the decision to “dealer’s choice,” brokers can assist employers with a health plan strategy that offers […]