A: With direct primary care, employers work directly with primary care providers, eliminating the intrusive and often costly influence of insurance companies. The typical fee-for-service model of healthcare is replaced with an affordable monthly per-member payment. Thus, employees are much more likely to see a doctor regularly, which reduces costly hospitalizations.
Our primary care providers are trained to handle up to 90% of a typical patient’s healthcare needs, which reduces the need for referrals to specialists. When specialist care is needed, the primary care provider coordinates it with a larger healthcare team. Virtual care through telehealth services ensures greater access to doctors. In addition, our contracting arrangements offer much lower prices on laboratory tests, imaging and medications.