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 […]

The Disruption of the Status Quo

The healthcare industry has multiple players, and like every pair of rivals, there is a genuine struggle between the status quo and those who are disrupting the industry. In Nelson Griswold’s article It’s time to choose: Status quo or disruption, the power struggle is illustrated between the “Status Quo” and the “Disruptors.” For years, insurance conglomerates with fee-for-service models have influenced the […]

Five Factors Contributing to Childhood Obesity

Children are often unaware of the patterns or conditions that cause obesity, therefore, placing the responsibility on adults to lead them in the right direction. Junk food, candy, and sugary beverages may be tasty and rewarding to children, but how do they contribute to their overall lifestyle? What effect do these snacks, along with genetics […]

Five Things Employers Should Consider When Looking for a Direct Primary Care Provider

The goal of DPC is to provide patients with convenient primary care in the effort to prevent illness, reduce hospitalization and encourage healthy living. Over the last decade, prices for healthcare grew faster than the general economy, so it’s no surprise that almost 92 percent of Americans say they have a major or minor problem paying basic healthcare bills. […]

Brokers: Increase the Value of Employee Benefits, Not the Cost

An estimated five percent increase in health benefits cost raises employee contribution to nearly $15,000 annually. The National Business Group on Health released its annual survey of 150 large US employers to find they estimate a five percent increase in health benefits cost for 2020. They foresee employers contributing 70 percent, leaving 30 percent to employees – […]

Utilizing Direct Primary Care to Promote Cost Transparency

“Flying blind” is a term that may sound acceptable to adrenal-junkies but is unsettling in the context of seeking and acquiring medical care. Imagine not knowing the price of a meal until you’re finished eating or hiring a cleaning service to shampoo your carpets without an estimate beforehand. It wouldn’t happen – the purchasing power of consumers simply wouldn’t allow it. However, this scenario is very common within the healthcare industry. Patients receive services and prescriptions that are crucial to their health without understanding the accumulating costs. Healthcare has become opaque. “Everyone’s flying […]

Health Insurance Literacy: Employees Need More Resources

Without a doubt, healthcare is a complex entity that includes multiple constituents beyond the patient and care provider. From various carriers to government regulations, the intricacies of healthcare can turn around even the most informed consumers. So, what happens when consumers become overwhelmed by options and guidelines? Among other factors, the complications lead to a […]

Are High-Deductible Plans Placing Employee Health at Risk?

Chronic disease management is not only expensive and complex but it’s key in improving patient outcomes and minimizing overall healthcare expenditures. Currently, the price tag of chronic illnesses accounts for 72 percent of the $2.2 trillion spent on healthcare in the U.S. each year. Diabetes is one such chronic condition that is so common, 30 […]