Anti-Aging Secrets: An Unexpected Benefit of Primary Care?
Finding the fountain of youth is a burgeoning mission of the scientific community worldwide. Amazon’s Jeff Bezos and PayPal co-founder Peter Thiel pooled their resources with others to provide $385 million in funding for one biotech startup in pursuit of anti-aging technology. This concept appeals to investors because it’s not just about slowing the hands of time […]
Creative Healthcare Solutions for States with the Least Coverage
A recent study by AdvisorSmith highlighted the fact that the U.S. is a rarity as one of the only high-income countries where a high proportion of residents lack health insurance coverage. The study examined the percentage of state residents lacking health insurance in all 50 states and the District of Columbia, and the numbers may surprise you. […]
Three Overlooked Groups Looking for Innovative Healthcare Solutions [How Direct Primary Care Can Address Their Needs]
One of the best ways to distinguish yourself from competitors is to demonstrate to clients that you are incredibly knowledgeable about your industry. If you never revisit old strategies or offer new solutions to improve health plans, it can leave the door open for more innovative competitors to pursue your clients. Here we’ll examine three […]
Data-Driven Insights for Building Better Health Plans
Milliman is one of the most prominent actuarial companies in the world. They pride themselves on their data-driven insights, and their research frequently highlights innovative and intelligent solutions in the healthcare space. In their 2021 white paper, “Direct Primary Care: A unique healthcare solution for employers,” the authors discussed the role of DPC in a […]
Expanding Benefits Sales With Non-Insurance Alternatives For The Remote Workforce
Article: Expanding Benefits Sales With Non-Insurance Alternatives For The Remote Workforce Publication: Broker World Magazine Author: Andy Bonner The world’s reliance on remote work has been permanently altered thanks to the social distancing measures put in place during the pandemic. This reliance on technology has been implemented across industries and has affected employer groups large […]
DPC Practices Seek to End Disparities in Healthcare
A Slightly Different Approach to Providing Affordable and Accessible Healthcare Concierge medical care in the U.S. used to be an exclusive club for the wealthy. Members would pay their doctor a substantial annual membership fee, an estimated $1,500 to $2,400, for services such as same-day visits, 24/7 cellphone access to their doctor, health advice, and annual […]
The Relationship Between Physical Health and Mental Health [How to Promote Better Physical and Mental Wellbeing]
Science indicates there is a strong relationship between physical and mental health. Deteriorating physical health can affect mental health from a physiological standpoint as well as an emotional perspective. Conversely, declining mental health can have adverse effects on physical health if poor lifestyle decisions are made. Stress and sleep deprivation are a couple of factors […]
How to Promote Better Physical & Mental Wellbeing
Maintaining good health is often easier than trying to restore it, so here are a few simple ways to promote better physical and mental wellbeing. Point 1: Waking Rest Did you know researchers describe waking rest as a “4th puzzle piece” in the existing wellness trio of exercise, nutrition, and sleep? From taking a […]
Healthcare2U and the National Association for Medical and Dental Partner to Provide Affordable and Consistent Day-to-Day Access to Unlimited Nationwide Direct Primary Medical Care for Individuals
New partnership provides individuals seeking direct primary care with a convenient platform to enroll online and an easy-to-understand patient navigation hotline that simplifies valuable primary care benefits no matter their location within the U.S. April 27, 2021 (Austin, TX) – Healthcare2U and the National Association for Medical and Dental (NAFMD) today announced their partnership to provide Healthcare2U’s Direct Primary Care […]
Primary Care Counteracts the Negative Impact of Poor Economic Conditions on Health
It’s been well established that primary care is the vital foundation of a strong healthcare system that provides positive health outcomes, effectiveness, efficiency, and health equity. Primary medical care is designed to be the first point of contact for individuals engaging the healthcare system, leading to preventive care and minimizing healthcare spending and waste by […]