Prevention is the Best Strategy for Chronic Disease
According to the CDC, 60 percent of Americans suffer from at least one chronic disease like heart disease, cancer, stroke, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and diabetes. These and other chronic conditions lead causes of death and disability in America, and they are also a leading driver of health care costs—to the tune of $3.5 trillion per year. […]
Healthcare2U Launches Redesigned Website to Better Support Brokers, Employers and Members
Healthcare2U is excited to launch a redesigned website for benefits brokers, employers, and members who want to learn more about our barrier-breaking and cost-effective DPC solutions. In addition to a fresh new look, the site offers practical information, educational, and marketing materials along with a rich library of blog content and newsletters. As an innovator […]
Direct Primary Care Protects Employers’ Bottom Lines
Before the pandemic, healthcare spending was expected to rise by 42 percent between 2019 and 2028. According to a recent survey by the National Business Group on Health (NBGH)¹, large U.S. employers predicted their healthcare costs for 2020 would rise by a median of 6 percent without any cost management adjustments, and by 5 percent if cost […]
Doctors Love Direct Primary Care
The rising prevalence of burnout among physicians has raised questions on how it affects healthcare access, the quality of care, and patient safety. Doctors experiencing burnout or depression are more likely to leave a practice, which interrupts patients’ access to and continuity of care. In addition to taking a toll on the mental health of […]
Is There Such a Thing as Balance?
Many people struggle to make their careers fit with the needs of their families. Work, children, and significant others combine to form a juggling act of sorts. Add to that personal development, self-care, health and fitness — many end up feeling like they fall woefully short. Fitness, work, and family don’t have to be mutually […]
Men Visit the Doctor Less Than Women
A recent study by Cleveland Clinic highlighted the fact that there is a gender gap when it comes to medical care: men visit the doctor less than women. Of the men they surveyed, 65 percent said they avoid going to the doctor as long as possible. Seventy-two percent said they’d rather do household chores, like cleaning […]
Hidden Causes of Hypertension
High blood pressure, or hypertension, often has no symptoms or warning signs. This silent foe can harm your blood vessels, heart, brain, eyes, and kidneys. An estimated 46 percent of adults in the United States have hidden causes of hypertension. Unhealthy habits like smoking, poor diet, and lack of exercise can combine to contribute to elevated […]
Solutions for Anxiety and Depression
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the number of people suffering from anxiety and depression is increasing globally. The number went from 416 million in 1990 to 615 million as of 2013. Feeling a little down from time to time is a normal occurrence but solutions for anxiety and depression are needed. Anxiety is […]
The Importance of Primary Care
It seems the number of Americans with primary care providers (PCPs) is shrinking. Part of it is due to economic disparities and other barriers to care. In fact, 50 percent of Americans say they put off getting healthcare because of costs. But there’s also a growing number of people who don’t understand the importance of primary care […]
DPC Will Be Crucial for Health Plans Going Forward
Despite best efforts at containment by governments, employers and employees during the COVID-19 pandemic, it continued to spread and placed extraordinary pressure on the American healthcare system. This unexpected rise in the demand for care will likely lead to a sudden and significant increase in employer healthcare costs in the upcoming year, if not years […]