Solutions to Alleviate Financial Worries in Healthcare
Americans with employer health benefits appreciate having access to healthcare through an employer plan. But many report financial challenges related to their healthcare costs, particularly among those facing high deductibles or suffering from chronic conditions. In 2019, 40 percent of people relying on employer coverage faced difficulty paying medical bills or struggled to afford their […]
DPC Addresses Cumulative Effects of Inflation and Escalating Health Insurance Costs
In the latter part of 2021, Sara R. Collins, Ph.D., vice president, health care coverage and access, for the Commonwealth Fund testified before the U.S. Senate Committee on Finance regarding the escalating costs of health insurance in America. Collins concluded, “The cost burden in commercial insurance is an enduring problem in U.S. health care that […]
Addressing Healthcare Deserts with Affordable Solutions
A 2021 report by GoodRx found over 80 percent of counties in the U.S. lack some form of healthcare infrastructure. These counties where people have limited access to healthcare services have been labeled “healthcare deserts.” Roughly 121 million people, or 37 percent of the population, currently live in a healthcare-desert county, according to the report. […]
A New Approach to Customized Benefits
By the end of 2021, 95 percent of American workers considered changing jobs. Of these, 92 percent were so ready for advancement they were willing to change industries to find a position better aligned with their goals. Dubbed the “Great Resignation,” this trend thrust employers into a fierce competition to keep talent from migrating to […]
Employee Well-Being is the New Normal
With the globally shared trauma of a multiyear pandemic, employees have felt disconnected, overwhelmed, and anxious. If you add on personal life responsibilities, the loss of loved ones, and other unique challenges, the cumulative stress can take a toll on anyone. A recent survey by the National Institute for Health Care Management revealed 51 percent of people […]
The U.S. Ranks Last in Healthcare Equity and Affordability Among High-Income Nations
A recent Commonwealth Fund study ranked 11 high-income countries in providing affordable, equitably accessible, high-quality healthcare. While Norway, the Netherlands, and Australia topped the list overall, the U.S. health system came in the last place. According to the study, Americans in every income bracket struggle to afford the healthcare they need, compared to people in other high-income […]
Diabetes Awareness Can Save Lives [Affordable Access to Healthcare Can Help Detect, Treat and Manage Chronic Diseases Such as Diabetes]
According to the American Diabetes Association, as of 2018, almost 11 percent of Americans had diabetes. Over 1.5 million people are diagnosed with diabetes each year, and countless remain undiagnosed. With a chronic disease so prevalent, it’s essential to understand the causes and how awareness and quality healthcare can play a role in slowing its progression. Type […]
DPC: The Foundation of Cost-Effective Health Plans
The world is experiencing unprecedented changes in the workforce, and employers are adapting their benefits strategies to keep up. Organizations are reviewing their retention strategies because providing top-notch benefits is a vital component of creating a company culture that attracts and retains the best talent. Companies are looking to their benefits agents for solutions to […]
5 Reasons Direct Primary Care Is a Necessary Ingredient for Health Plans
There are significant hurdles facing employers who want to provide meaningful benefits to their growing workforce. There’s a great deal of buzz surrounding cost-containment strategies, but you can’t create real solutions without examining these hurdles and customizing plans based on the needs of individual clients. Direct primary care (DPC) addresses many of the pain points […]
Benefits as a Recruitment Strategy [Cost-Effective Solutions Such As Direct Primary Care Provide Customizable Benefits]
According to Tom Sullivan, VP of small business policy at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, small businesses struggle to recruit qualified staff and continue to bear the burden of worker shortages. The burger chain White Castle recently reached out to 550,000 past applicants from as far back as 2017 to try to fill open positions. A poll conducted by […]